Tag: Family

Do Not Be Afraid of New Things • Tue.12.23.25

God walks with us into every new step—no need to fear.

God walks with us into every new step. Even when change feels heavy, His love remains steady. He cares for our families more than we ever could, and He alone can awaken their hearts. Trust frees us to follow Christ with courage—not fear.

Based on the Word of Life (October 1978) by Chiara Lubich

✝️ Prayer for Courage and Trust

Lord, You know every tomorrow. Forgive us when fear keeps us from following You. Thank You for caring for our families with perfect love. Help us welcome new things with the strength that comes from You. Amen.

A prayer a day, keeps the soul from drifting away

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

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Simbang Gabi, Not Just for Wishes—or Is It?

Nine early mornings, one quiet tradition, and a meaning often missed.

Simbang Gabi is about preparation.

For nine days, people wake up early while everything is still quiet. It slows you down before Christmas arrives.

Christmas is about the coming of Jesus. Simbang Gabi prepares the heart for that moment. It teaches patience, presence, and attention.

In another way, Simbang Gabi is also a countdown to Noche Buena. Not to the food, but to being together.

Most days, families are incomplete. Work, school, and daily schedules pull people in different directions. Meals are rushed or taken separately. This has become normal.

Noche Buena is different. At midnight, families try to gather at one table, even if only once in the year. The food is not the focus. It represents the blessings received through shared effort and sacrifice.

What matters is that people are present. Together. Thankful.

Simbang Gabi leads to that moment. It reminds us to prepare not just the home, but relationships.

It is not about getting what we want, but about being thankful for what we have.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

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