​Just before lunch on Easter Sunday, we had a chance to catch up with the kids of Parthenos in Quezon City. We reflected on how Jesus rising from the dead sets Him apart from all other religious founders—He’s alive, and because of that, we live in hope that we, too, will rise one day. The kids received packed meals and snacks, and the highlight? Their brand-new choir uniforms, which they'll wear proudly when singing at Mass! A big thank you to our generous sponsors for making this possible. We’ll share photos of them in their lovely new uniforms once everyone’s back from their vacation in the provinces. Thank you for your refreshing generosity—we remembered you as we prayed the Glorious Mysteries. Happy Easter!

​On Easter Sunday, the mission community of the Missionaries of the Holy Face of Jesus (Mshikhe d-Parṣufa Qaddisha d-Ishoʿ) gratefully received a brass Tabernacle box, a generous gift from physician benefactors who made the donation in memory of Fr. Joseph Raymund Biliran—a dear friend in life, whose spiritual presence continues to inspire us now that he has returned to his eternal home. 

Dearest Padresito, we humbly ask you to intercede for us from the balconies of heaven. To our esteemed physician donors, your Easter offering will bear fruit in deepening devotion to the Holy Eucharist, particularly among the children of the mission community in Naic, Cavite. With this gift, they are now able to visit the Lord Jesus daily in the Blessed Sacrament enthroned at the altar.

"If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—and he will repay you (Proverbs 19:17)." The mission community offers its sincere love and prayers for your continued success and well-being. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Easter.

​At 29 years old, Teacher Regina has already dedicated nearly a decade to nurturing the minds of pre-schoolers. Now teaching in a public school, she manages a class of 40 to 50 pupils, many of whom rely heavily on visual aids to grasp daily lessons. On the morning of Holy Wednesday, we had the opportunity to meet Teacher Regina and hand over a set of essential teaching tools: a color printer and scanner, a laminating machine, reams of laminating film, and stacks of bond paper. These resources will allow her to produce engaging instructional materials and visual aids for School Year 2025–2026.

Her young students—future doctors, nurses, teachers, astronauts, firefighters, and priests—are only beginning their journey. But thanks to your generous support, the first notes of their dreams are already rising in a hopeful #Crescendo toward a brighter future. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made these much-needed supplies possible. May God bless you for the goodness that echoes in your hearts.

Our visit to the sick, disabled, and special children at Home of Joy in Tayuman, Manila was a beautiful reminder of how God’s love shines through the kindness and generosity of people like you.  

Thanks to your support, we were able to bring plenty of essential items—canned goods like sardines, corned beef, and tuna, as well as biscuits, rice, milk, Milo, and other groceries. This Lenten Food Drive wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity. "Your heavenly Father, who sees your good deed in secret, will reward you openly and abundantly." (Matthew 6:4)  

A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors! May this Lenten season inspire us to continue sharing and helping, bringing joy and hope to those in need. Wishing you all a blessed and meaningful Lent!

As Super Typhoon Pepito intensified and struck Bicol on Saturday, Tagaytay City remained warm and sunny, with a cool breeze in the air. The goal of the day was to reconnect with Tahanan Vedruna, which had been off my radar for months. Their contact details online were no longer up to date, and I had not received a response to the emails I sent. So, I decided to visit Tagaytay in person to check on the children and sisters, bringing much-needed supplies like bond paper, rice, and food packs. The children and sisters were deeply grateful for the visit and eagerly shared some homemade products they had made. Before I left, they also gifted us with fresh papaya and sayote from their home garden. Christmas is truly for children, and I encourage you to consider visiting them during the holidays to spread joy. I also reached out to a couple of friends working with PLDT to help get them connected to the internet. This will allow them to get back online and become reachable to everyone once again. I’m confident they’ll be back in circulation very soon.
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A heartfelt thank you to all the donors who made this visit possible by contributing grocery and school supplies. A special thanks also to the generous soul who drove us and the goodies to and from the mission area. You are all living testaments that when God blesses you financially, you don’t raise your standard of living; you raise your standard of giving. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated.