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Posted on 2023-04-052023-04-18

My Lenten binge-watch list

I MADE A VOW, A FEW YEARS BACK, that during Holy Week, I will be watching nothing else but religious films, to induce me to meditate about the sacred things in this life and beyond. So, for this Lenten break, may I present to you all: my top utterly religious films to watch (and they’re unquestioned cinematic classics too):

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Posted on 2022-12-252022-12-25

Christmas decor guide for the homeless

Homeless Ayta family begging in Metro Manila streets

CHRISTMAS DECOR GUIDE FOR THE HOMELESS,
or, my 5 winningest tips on how to gladden your Yuletide surroundings while living on the streets with your kariton, karton and tarpaulin.

(Posted earlier on 9 November, and reposted today to include the fifth winningest tip. Inspired by an ABS-CBN news feature, delivered in the cheeriest tone by our favorite anchorwoman.

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Posted on 2021-03-302021-04-01

Tax collectors are not among the scum of the earth

Jesus with Mary Magdalene

CURRENTLY LISTENING TO A PODCAST about early Christians, who tried to follow Jesus’ path in the most literal way.

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