28 years ago today, I gave birth to my Angelo

There’s really no need to say it, but I am proud of him—my Angelo, first born among 7 siblings. I have always wanted to ask him, but have not—has he ever felt any pressure when at 16, he was already kuya to 3 boys and 3 girls?

Now, at 28, Angelo is husband to Caren and [...]

The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy–Available for Download

by J. Angelo
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We are helping distribute an audio and audio/visual media of the Divine Mercy prayers produced by someone close to us. I’ve made the audio files available for download here, and I will encode the video version soon. If you would prefer it in hard media (CDs), then please email me so I can [...]

My Countdown to the New Year Begins with Wishes for 13

I may be averse to the #13. It had in many instances connoted bad vibes for me, but in 2008 let me face this aversion and convert it into something positive—my countdown to the New Year. Let me share my candid wishes for the 13 who are close to my heart (group of many, group [...]

A Mother’s Heart (a father’s, too) Bears it All

My husband called me up to ask if I have read BA’s latest blog. No, I told him, what about I asked? He could not talk, he spoke in riddles, he just said for me to read it. I told him about how BA has in the past written about morbid things, even before the [...]

40 Heavenly Days

Last Sunday, 11 November 2007 was our Joseph Michael’s 40th day in heaven. God took him away from us on 3 October and where else would he have gone, if not in heaven, among the multitudes of angels and saints? Michael was such a sweet and innocent little infant turned angel. My [...]

Joseph Michael (Our Angel)–Thank You

To you, dear Joseph Michael,

Thank you for the immense joy you brought to our family, though brief. You will remain forever in our hearts. We love you.

To all of you dear family and friends,

Thank you for your prayers, for your presence, for your words of comfort, for your hugs, for your help, for your love, [...]

Our Baby Joseph Michael is Now in Heaven–We Know (w/ updates)

Son, J Angelo, wrote yesterday afternoon,

Dear all,

Our youngest son, Joseph Michael G. Racoma, passed away this morning (3 October, Wednesday). He was one month and thirteen days old. Your prayers would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,

J. Angelo, Caren, Pia and Cate Racoma
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Update (5 Oct 2007): Mass today (Friday) will be at 9:00 p.m. Mass tomorrow will be [...]