Truly Rich and Blessed

Woman, You Are Meant to Shine! (An Invitation)

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One of the things that I had been praying for during my bedrest period was that I would be well enough to attend this year’s Jewels Conference. I went to the first conference, and had been waiting for the next one… which will be happening soon—on June 2, to be exact!

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So I am very grateful to God for answering my prayers—I’m finally off bedrest, and there’s a big chance that I can go! Woohoo! 🙂 (I still need to see if I can though… since I still need to take it easy. Husband’s and my parents’ orders!)

In any case, I’d like to extend this invitation to YOU, my dear fellow women out there. Take some time off to rest in God’s presence, and be reminded of how precious you are in His sight. (This goes out especially to my fellow moms. You deserve a break. We all do! 😉 )

Dear _____________, (fill in the blank with your name)

Let’s face it.

It takes a woman to understand another woman’s soul.

The anguish of a broken heart, the pain of childbirth, the challenges of raising a family and taking care of aging parents.

It’s tough to be a woman. Yet, each season every woman goes through also promises an exciting journey of struggles and victories altogether.

That is why the Jewels Conference was conceived. To be a venue of inspiration and renewed hope for women, no matter what season we all are in.

And I’m inviting you again (and all the other women you know) to be part of the Radiance: Jewels Conference 2018.

Jewels Conference 2018 is happening on June 2, 2018 (Saturday) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the SMX  Convention Center in Pasay City, Manila.

Speaking of hope and inspiration at the conference are lay preacher and international speaker and author Bo Sanchez, Rissa Singson-Kawpeng of Kerygma Magazine, Sr. Eppie Brasil of Regina Rica, showbiz personalities Dimples Romana and Ai Ai De Las Alas, and worship leader Veia Lim-Vinas.  I’m sure you wouldn’t want to miss this!

You still have time to avail of your tickets to our much-awaited all-women gathering! I hope you’ve blocked off your June 2 already to spend a day with Jesus.

My prayers go out to you and your families.

See you at the Jewels Conference!

Peace and Love,
Marowe Sanchez (and me! LOL!)

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P.S. For more details about the Jewels Conference, please visit the Jewels Conference  too! Here’s a glimpse of what happened at the first conference:

P.P.S. Hurry! Get your tickets today at ! Regular tickets are priced at P995 and Premium tickets are priced at P1400 (with Jewels journal and reserved seating area).

And in case you need more convincing, here’s Kuya Bo Sanchez personally inviting you to the conference:

Please pray that I can go? Hope to see you there! 🙂

God Values You (Especially for the Singles Out There)

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I don’t know how many of you reading this are still single but I thought I’d share this episode of Gabay sa Biblia on Radyo Veritas846, where my husband filled in for one of the regular anchors. This video was originally posted as a Facebook Live video on the .
I hope that this video will remind you that God values you very, very much. He loves each of us dearly! This message is applicable whether you are single or not, in my humble opinion, so I pray that this will bless and encourage you somehow!

Did this post encourage you in any way? Please feel free to share it with others!

On Giving Back: One of the “Secrets” of the Truly Rich (and Blessed!)

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Here on Truly Rich and Blessed, one of my goals is to inspire others to “discover and grow the riches they already have.” Believe it or not, if you’re reading this, you’re actually a lot richer than you think! You are actually already blessed in so many ways!

Being truly rich and blessed is not primarily about the material aspect of our lives (though being rich financially and resource-wise isn’t a bad thing, of course!). It’s more about having an “abundance mindset,” which is something I learned about from Brother/Kuya Bo Sanchez and from being a member of the Truly Rich Club.

But what is an abundance mindset in the first place? Well, in my own words, it’s really just about believing that there is already an abundance of blessings around us — all we need to do is to wait expectantly (and work hard, if we’re talking about financial blessings 😉 ) so we can receive them! We need to claim in faith that, yes-indeedy, we are #TrulyRichandBlessed!

Connected to having an abundance mindset is having a generous heart — which is one of the “secrets” of the “truly rich,” according to Kuya Bo. Yes, if you want to receive more, you should give more. Give back, especially to those in need.

I must admit that my family and I have a long way to go in concretely putting this into action. We have been involved in different causes over the years but we have yet to commit to a cause that we regularly give back to, whether in terms of time, talent or treasure (or all three!). I’d like to share what the aforementioned causes are here though, in the hope that maybe some of you out there would also like to help out somehow:

1. Concerts for a Cause

Since our eldest joined the a few years ago, he has performed for three fundraising concerts so far. As his parents, we have also been part of the concerts somehow, helping in whatever way we can. Our most recent “concert for a cause” was for the medical needs of Kuya Arnold Candelaria, a fellow homeschooler who had a traumatic brain injury and had to undergo brain surgery.

As of this writing, he actually still needs our prayers — and any material assistance for his home care needs would be a huge blessing, too! Here is a short video about Kuya Arnold, which was made by a friend of the Candelarias, Marita Pierce (this is publicly posted on ).

If you feel moved to help the Candelaria family out in any way, please feel free to contact me.

2. Kalinga: Caring Is Our Business

Last year, we had the opportunity to make ‘s annual All Saints Day celebration more meaningful by collecting and packing items for the beneficiaries of the run by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).

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The Center is run by Fr. Flavie Villanueva, SVD, who happens to be one of the priests we used to serve with in Timor Leste. (You can read more about the Center, and Fr. Flavie, here.)

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Fr. Flavie has actually asked for our help to raise more funds for the Center. I’ve been thinking of how to do so — maybe we can organize a fundraiser or something like that soon — what do you guys think?

3. Grace to Be Born

Grace to Be Born Maternity Home and Orphanage is just one of the Mercy Ministries of the Light of Jesus Family. It is a ministry close to my heart because it helps pregnant women in crisis, and their babies, too.

We have yet to visit the actual premises of Grace to Be Born but I thank God that we were able to contribute financially to their cause last year.

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God used our trials last year so He could be glorified even more, I believe, and we were able to donate even more money to Grace to Be Born earlier this year, just before Titus had his operation. We responded to His call to give more from the funds we had raised for the surgery — something that may seem strange to others, but again, this is our response to His kindness and generosity. I pray that more and more people will be moved to give to the Lord in different ways, whether through Mercy Ministries like Grace to Be Born, or directly to the Church, which has many other ministries!

4. The Parenting Emporium

Before I end, I’d like to mention that over at The Parenting Emporium (TPE)— a retail social enterprise near and dear to me and my family, there are also different ways in which one can help those in need. I love how every purchase made at the TPE store benefits their Advocacies and Beneficiaries!

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In photo: Maricel Cua (second from left) and Beng Feliciano (third from right), the founders of The Parenting Emporium, pose with different influencers along with Fabien Courteille (the only guy in the photo) and Erika Ng Wong (second from right). Fabien and Erika are two of the people behind Plush and Play and , both of which are “Proudly Filipino with Love,” social enterprises that benefit families in Bulacan. You can read more about how The Parenting Emporium gives back to others here.

Well, these are just a few causes to which one can practice “giving back,” of course. I’d like to hear from YOU about how you practice giving to those in need, or if you haven’t started yet (and that’s perfectly all right — it’s never too late), how you plan to do so.

So go ahead — leave a comment and share how you give back to others. 🙂 Hope to hear from you!

This Is Why You Should Attend the Shine Forth Holy Week Retreat

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Looking back to my younger years as a “nominal” Catholic growing up in a predominantly non-Christian country, I realize that I took my faith for granted for a very long time. I did not really have a personal relationship with God, and said my prayers because I was expected to; because it was our “obligation.”

It was only when I attended a youth activity at my parish — a retreat of sorts — that I began to see how God is Someone who not only created me but also loves me unconditionally and wants to be in a relationship with me. Still, it took me years to really grow in my love for the Lord, and I know I still have a long way to go in getting to know Him and deepening my faith.

Now, I don’t know how your faith walk was, has been, or is now but I do dare to say this: You and I most probably have ate least one thing in common.

We both have what you could call “dark” areas in our lives.

At one point or another on this road towards eternity, we have fallen. I still fall many, many, many times to this day. (Just ask my husband and kids!)

Fallen into sin. Fallen into dark pits of despair, hopelessness, apathy, and so on.

(It’s OK. God knows. He sees. He understands. He still loves us.)

And this is why I believe the upcoming Shine Forth! Holy Week Retreat is something you (and I!) should definitely attend.

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But don’t take my word for it… Here’s an invitation from Brother/Kuya Bo Sanchez himself:

Every year, we have the Holy Week Retreat and it’s always extra special. It’s done in a very different way and people are just wowed. The way we do it, is we actually go to the level of where people are. We don’t begin with what is the revelation of God. We begin with what are the needs of the people.

What’s your need? What are you going through?

What’s your personal experience? Right now, what is your reality? And based there, we bring the revelation of God, we bring the voice of God in that situation you are in.

Are you in pain? Are you going through a need? Are you confused? Are you wandering? That’s where we’re going in. We’re allowing God to address your deepest needs.

And we’re very excited at what’s gonna happen in the Holy Week Retreat and in the Grand Easter Feast. Shining forth. That’s our theme. We’re so excited how God will make you shine forth.

At the end of the day, all of us have our own darkness,. All of us have our own confusion, All of us have chaos inside us. And yes, it is dark. But listen to this. Light dispels all darkness. And we’re gonna be praying that God’s light will come in and push out the darkness that is right now there within you.

It’s gonna be an awesome time and I want you to be there.

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Kuya Bo won’t be the only speaker at the Retreat though. Expect to be inspired and encouraged by powerful Catholic preachers like Fr. Bob McConaghy, Fr. Bong Lo, Alvin Barcelona, Didoy Lubaton, John Ben Rodriguez, JC Libiran, and Audee Villaraza.

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I know many, if not most, of you reading this may already have plans for this coming Holy Week but in case you don’t and are looking for a truly meaningful way to spend the holidays connecting (or reconnecting) to the Reason behind your much-deserved break from work and school, please do consider attending the Shine Forth! Holy Week Retreat on April 13-14 (and Grand Easter Feast on April 16).

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As of this writing, tickets are still available but are running out quickly so hurry and get yours while you still can. You may buy them online via SMTickets.com or in person at any SM Tickets outlet. Tickets are also on sale at . Hope to see you there! 🙂

What will you be doing this coming Holy Week? Whatever you choose to do, I hope you won’t forget to take time to reflect and connect with the One behind it all; the Holy One who is the main Reason for the upcoming break!

How to Retire as a Multimillionaire: Learn from COL Financial’s Edward Lee

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‘Tis the season for giving and sharing so I thought I’d pop in for a really quick post to invite you all to learn with me as COL Financial‘s very own Edward Lee — one of Kuya/Bro. Bo Sanchez’s mentors when it comes to being “truly rich” in the financial aspect — spills his secrets to investing in the stock market.

As you may (or may not! 😉 ) already know by now, my husband and I have been stock market investors for a while now, but we are still a looooong way off from being “truly rich” like Kuya Bo and Sir Edward are! That’s why we are committed to learning and investing as much as we can, not for our own personal gain but so we can bless our loved ones and those in need, too!

That’s why I’m extending Kuya Bo’s personal invitation to YOU, to join the webinar by Sir Edward Lee.

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Below is the letter Kuya Bo sent out to us Truly Rich Club members:

Dear Tina,

For many years, I’ve been investing in the stock market.

And because of this, I know that I will retire a multimillionaire. As a
member of the TrulyRichClub, I know that you will also be the same.

Let’s bless other people more.

This coming December 18, 2016 at exactly 2:00 P.M. Manila time, I will hold
another webinar. But this time, I have a special treat for everyone. My
mentor, who has been investing in the stock market for 42 years, will spill
all his secrets, so you too can retire a multimillionaire.

The last webinar had thousands of viewers, and many of them are now
applying what they learned. I have no doubt that in a few years, they too,
will enjoy the fruits of what they’re planting now.

Let’s empower people to do the same to take charge of their finances, and
then become a blessing to others.

Invite people to joing us for another webinar happening this December 18,
2016 at 2:00 PM. 

Blessings,

Bo Sanchez

Remember, this webinar is ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE! You can sign up for it NOW here. I hope and pray it will bless you somehow!

By the way, if you’re looking for ways to have a more meaningful Christmas, please do follow my #TRBFaith and #LiturgicalLiving posts on and . I’m actually thinking of doing a Facebook Live session about it — would  you guys be interested in something like that, if ever? Let me know in the comments, please! Thanks in advance. 🙂

Oh, and if you know someone who might be interested in attending the FREE Webinar by Sir Edward Lee, please feel free to share this post by clicking any of the buttons at the bottom of this post. Thank you and God bless!

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Remember, you can learn how to retire as a multimillionaire from one of the best financial “experts” around, just by attending the webinar. Click here to register.

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