Sacrament of Confirmation (23 Nov 2024)

Richie has completed the Catechism program, culminating in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Through this, he has been affirmed as an adult Catholic, ready to embark on his spiritual journey.

This is not the end of the road but the beginning of a deeper encounter with God.

The Archbishop reminded us that to evangelize and share the goodness of God, we must first encounter Him ourselves. He shared three key ways we can experience this encounter:

1. Through Life’s Crises
   In moments of great struggle, when our faith feels small, we often turn to God and surrender to Him. It is during these times of collapse that God finds us again. However, without a firm foundation of faith, some may lose their way when challenges persist.

2. Through God’s Grace and Mercy
   Just as Paul and Peter were called by God in ways they could never have imagined, we too can encounter Him through His unmerited grace and mercy, transforming our lives in extraordinary ways.

3. Through Evangelization
   Hearing others share the goodness of God can spark curiosity and a desire to know Him more deeply.

This is just the beginning. Life is not always a bed of roses, and challenges will come. That is why we need God. To trust Him, we must build an intimate relationship with Him—knowing His heart, His character, and His faithfulness, even when His plans remain a mystery to us.

First school trip to Cambodia (17 - 21 Nov 2024)

This was Richie’s first time traveling overseas without us. He joined his school’s trip to Cambodia, spending 5 days and 4 nights there.

It was a wonderful experience, especially meeting students from a local school in Cambodia. He also got to learn traditional dances, create local arts and crafts, and visit the genocide museum.

We sent him off at the airport early Sunday morning and welcomed him back on Thursday afternoon.

We thank God for His protection, provision, and for keeping Richie in good health throughout the trip.