In January, we write our “New Year” resolutions, such as losing weight, having a healthy diet, investing more money, writing a book, and so on. However, “New Year” resolutions tend to be broken, or ... Read More about Keeping resolutions by struggling all year round
Inaugural post: Our love without borders
We are Claire and Pedro, and this is our story. Claire is Filipina and used to live in Metro Manila, north of the Philippines. Pedro is Portuguese, and lives in Porto, north of Portugal. Even if ... Read More about Inaugural post: Our love without borders
Newlyweds: How to get special blessings by the Pope
Marriage is an important milestone in one's life. For us Catholics, nothing is more memorable than to have it blessed by the pope. If you have been married for two months or less, this is something ... Read More about Newlyweds: How to get special blessings by the Pope
How I proposed to a woman on the other side of the world
I have always been a romantic guy. I used to fantasize a lot about the woman I was going to meet and eventually get married with. I used to conceive all kinds of imaginary plans: where I would bring ... Read More about How I proposed to a woman on the other side of the world
Imperfect Chapels – A Reflection
«Know you not, that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?» — 1 Cor 3:16 (DRV) Midway upon the journey of my life, I found myself within a dark crisis of faith, ... Read More about Imperfect Chapels – A Reflection
Fascinating Fatima – how and when to visit
Fatima is a religious and touristic hub in Portugal. It is deeply ingrained in the Portuguese cultural and national identity. In fact, it is said that Portugal consists of three “F”s (Fatima, football ... Read More about Fascinating Fatima – how and when to visit
