Welcome to my little nook on the web!

This is where I write about my trips, tales, tips, and thoughts as a Catholic Filipina pilgrim. I'm also an advocate of Laudato Si and Theology of the Body.

Most importantly, this blog was created in anticipation of the time when dementia strikes. I try to capture my ideas as much as I can before they dissolve into oblivion. So, thanks for your patience in advance.

Jef Genilla (Pinay Pilgrim)

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Where there's a cathedral, there's a father of faith.

Some travel for sports, some for pleasure, some for food, and some for work. But for me, as a pilgrim, I travel to dig even deeper into my Catholic faith as I encounter other people, discovering how Catholicism is practiced in different cultures. Join me in this journey to visit all countries of the UN and visit (or ideally go to Mass) at least 1 cathedral per country.

Jef Genilla

May 151 min read

Image of St. Joseph holding a lily and a carpenter tool. Image from Monastery Icons Pinterest

Saint Joseph and the Power of Ora et Labora

St. Joseph, The Model of Workmen and Protector of the Universal Church, might not have a single word to his name in the Bible. But he’s the strong foundation of the life of the Holy Family.

Mission

Jef Genilla

Apr 12, 20253 min read

My First Volunteer Work

Work has always taken up most of my day since I first started working. But in 2019, during the NYD, I volunteered to help care for the National Youth Day delegates for a week.

Mission

Jef Genilla

Mar 9, 20252 min read