But first what got us here: 2 years (and roughly a month/6 weeks ago) I sat at our collective kitchen table for three weeks very early, talking softly trying not to wake my kasama roommates in Missionary and Deaconess online trainings. Week two and week three were marked with online blessing/welcome services, where my roommates … Continue reading A transformation 5 weeks
Category: WW 2 HK 2020
My “public” 34th birthday wish
Its my 34th Birthday this coming Sunday April 11. This last trip around the sun has challenged me to trust both God and my community as I answered my call back into Mission work even with the ongoing global pandemic. The migrant workers community in Hong Kong have welcomed me back with open arms. For … Continue reading My “public” 34th birthday wish
“When Some days became some hours”
Once upon a time we used to say some daysSome days were busySome days were full of human rights violations and responding in solidarityOther days we slowerOther days we could awake to calm facebook feeds and get a chance to breathe Then a global pandemic Somehow spurred leaders around the world to commit more human … Continue reading “When Some days became some hours”
Why I rise in 2021!
Every year since the launch of One Billion Rising (OBR), way back in 2012 (with the first rising on 14 February 2013) I have reflected on what it means for me and for whom I rise. There has only been one year when I've been able to rise "official day" (if you wanna see a … Continue reading Why I rise in 2021!
Dear 2020, thank you next!
Oh me oh my 2020, guess since my blogged as lived in Hong Kong time since it was started. This post will properly appear on New Years eve. Yet why did you take me so literally when I asked that you be a bit kinder with visits to LAX. A few more would of been … Continue reading Dear 2020, thank you next!
Its been 40 days, talaga? Justice For Zara!
I wrote and shared tis initally on my facebook the day after Zara Alvarez was shot dead in the Island of Negros. Now 40 days later, the pain still hurts, the tears still fall, it still doesn't quite seem real, yet I know it is.. But Im reminded that Zara lives on in each of … Continue reading Its been 40 days, talaga? Justice For Zara!
Adjusting in the midst of a Global Pandemic (#JusticeforZaraAlvarez)
Reminded today that I have been in Hong Kong now for over forty days and in my flat for over a month. While things are coming together more steadily theres been times to reflect. So i've tried to do some writing They said, take your time to adjust, to process through the transition They said, … Continue reading Adjusting in the midst of a Global Pandemic (#JusticeforZaraAlvarez)
Loving Mercy in the Face of the Unmercyful (PCPR Reflection)
This was originally written and published for the weekly devotional for the Promotion of Church People's Response (PCPR) Baliktanaw Sunday Gospel Reflection here. PCPR is ecumenical organization based in the Philippines of Church's people committed to its mission of living in solidarity with the people’s struggle for a just and humane society and in the … Continue reading Loving Mercy in the Face of the Unmercyful (PCPR Reflection)
Out of Quaratine and in to life in HK
Its been about 48 hours since I've left hotel quarantine and headed to my new flat. Beginning to ground myself back in the neighborhood i know within a community which looks different but still shares the same unities in work for justice and peace for everyone. There is much to learn on how things have … Continue reading Out of Quaratine and in to life in HK
Living by God's Grace: Serving God, serving the people 