Author: Candice Tolentino

  • The Body Beckons

        by Candice Tolentino. Lest you think this is another one of those the-spirit-is-more-important-than-the-body Catholic articles, please read until the end. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and I am in no way working in the health industry. Anything I say here related to health is just based on my reading corroborated by observation.…

  • Marry Someone Who Isn’t There To Be Satisfied

    On the Topic of Divorce and Abuse in the Philippines by Candice Tolentino Yep. You read that right! But before accusing me of being a masochist, let me explain. Below are the truths I wish I had heard from my Pre-Cana before diving into marriage, or at least re-affirmed with unrelenting passion. 1. Pleasure is…

  • Do You Want To Be Humble?

    An Advent Rambling by Candice Tolentino Are you humble? Do you want to be? Then this article is for you! I am here to teach you how to be humble! Ha! Of all the things that can be written in a book as a tutorial, step-by-step guide, or as a DIY, humility is the exception. You…

  • Raising Catholic Kids: An Observation

    by Candice Tolentino Last week we were asked to give a talk about “Strengthening the Christian Families” which means we needed to talk about raising Catholic kids. They might as well have asked us to perform a brain surgery. We didn’t have a clue. Well, maybe we did. But it’s not because we have results…

  • Heaven and Homeschooling

    by Candice Tolentino When I was an expat in Cincinnati 11 years ago, I met this weird family. They were homeschooling. I mean, would their kids even get a decent job if they didn’t learn from a school? And how would they get accepted in university? And gasp! How will their kids socialize? I thought…

  • Money Mistakes and Finding Freedom

    Money Mistakes and Finding Freedom   by Candice Tolentino. Shortly after getting married, I was given the rare opportunity to work as an expatriate in the U.S. for three years. There was a generous benefits package that came along with it. Plus, I can bring my husband and my daughter, all expenses paid. And so…