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Harmony of Transformation: Nicole David Yalong’s ‘She Used to Be Mine’ Unveils a Symphony of Motherhood and Evolution
'She used to be mine' by Sara Bareilles...sung by Nicole David Yalong who shared how she had one defining moment in her life - the birth of her twins. "I was once single, empowered, independent, strong, to now a mother of twins, always touched and always needed,...
Lucita Luciani’s 83rd birthday at The Diplomat
What a loving birthday luncheon for dear Lucita, described as the one and only brilliant, beautiful, generous, loving, lovable, and hilarious Lucita! It was so well organized by Lina Paredes, with all the best Mediterranean dishes and entrees. I love the conversations...
Netflix’s Mysteries of Faith: Unveiling Divine Threads from Holy Faces to the Holy Grail and Sacred Cross Splinters
Are you watching Netflix's Mysteries of Faith? Image of the Holy Face of Jesus in Manoppello, Italy; Crown of Thorns saved from the burning Notre Dame, the Search for the Holy Grail: San Lorenzo, who was the custodian of the Holy Grail in the 3rd century; Valencia...
Makka: An Authentic Italian Place That Lives up to Its Name
Makka refers to the Neapolitan vintage spiral screw - like equipment for making the dough, aka as the muscle energy to form the dough, aka Macaroni. By the door, a dedicated staffer rolls out and thins out the dough in an extruder. After flattening it to its desired...
3rd Visit to Our Lady of Fatima, In Portugal
I prayed the Rosary inside the Chapel of the Apparitions next to the Holmoak tree where Our Lady appeared before Lucia and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta on the 13th of May 1917. Her last apparition was on Oct. 13, where 70,000 folks were present. Pope Francis...
Embracing Our Colonial Roots
I am a citizen of the Philippines, the country colonized by Ferdinand Magellan whose gift or burden to some, was the Catholic faith. He was at the helm of this monument. Rediscovering our colonial roots in the past, enjoying the present moments and looking forward to...
A Sacred Journey of Love and Faith: From Camino del Norte to Portugal, Prayers for Health, Peace, and Reunion
Would you believe this? A convergence of purposes of both hubby and mine: @Enrique to complete his 45-day Camino del Norte pilgrimage and my unintended journey to Portugal. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. I lighted a candle for the total measure of health...
Sunset
@enriquedlz posted: "Sunset over Lisboa from our 12th floor window".
Belem’s Timeless Delights
Belem founded 1669, while Pasies de Belem founded in 1837. Fast forward to 2023, the lines are long, but moves fast. Here with hubby @enriquedlz indulging for lunch: hot chocolate, pasties de belem and cheesecake.