My Journey-Being In The World

I’ve been struggling with this post for the fourth month now. I wanted to share about my trip last November to Shenzhen China for the international Taichi competition, and about my short but wonderful trip to Hong Kong right after that. However, every time I read through my own writing which I reedi

It's Chinese (Lunar) New Year eve. Like any other Chinese families, my parents are busy with some last minute preparations and also getting some dishes ready for tonight's New Year Eve (thanksgiving) dinner. As for me, I try to help where I can when I'm summoned by them. But for now, I will just get

I was on Skype with a non-Christian friend yesterday. Here was how our conversation went...Friend: “... everyone’s saving up money now for the coming Chinese (Lunar) New Year.”Me:“Yeah. But I hate Chinese New Year. It makes no difference whether I celebrate or not.” Friend:“I like Chinese New Year!

Have you ever wondered off from your group of friends as you didn't feel like talking or listening to them? Did you have that urge of being left alone while in a crowd sometimes, particularly when you're feeling down? I have. In fact, I do that very often. I would rather be left alone than to feel a

As a Catholic, if this photo and video below fail to bring a smile on your face, I don't know what else would. Pope Benedict XVI "plays" the piano cake during lunch with 12 young people on 19 August, World Youth Day Madrid11 I was simply speechless. No words could ever describe how amused I was (i

The best birthday gift August. A very busy month for me. Even on my birthday which was 9 days ago, I wished that no one would remember it. I even rejoiced when I found out that it falls on a weekday this year, so that there would be no celebrations, no wishes, no presents, and definitely no chance

One of the greatest advantages of working in the Archdiocesan Media team is the privilege to get news hot from the oven. And I'm very thankful to God for that blessing and privilege. :)In February when I first read about YouCat, the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) specially designed and produ

Some people reading the banners on Carmelites spirituality.The Triduum for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel has just ended yesterday. Every year at this time, the Carmelite nuns would specially invite me to attend the Triduum, but unfortunately, I always missed it. In 2009, I was in Singapore with

Photo source:pimp myspaceDo you believe that if God can work through a person, He can also work via a simple smile? Well, I do. I just never imagined such an incident would ever happen to me.It was the 6th Sunday of Easter. After Morning Mass, I joined my good friends for breakfast and only reach

We are still in the Easter Season, so Happy and Blessed Easter, everyone! :)It was a rather tiring Easter for me. Having to sleep late and wake up early for 3 consecutive days wasn’t that easy anymore when age has caught up on me. I was among the 880 youths who came from both the city and rural pari