tetchcgEven as a child, Tetch sought her sacred work through writing. As an idealistic youth she found meaning in “love for country.” Then she looked outside herself for purpose as an editor. In midlife, she discovered the holy contract in her deepest core. It is to live for God. She listened to Him in the silence and she spoke to Him in verses.

Tetch discovered the stillness through journal writing which helped her connect to her soul and reclaim the writer within. Through trekking and other adventures in nature, Tetch and her husband Jorge discovered the sanctifying element in their marriage. The union of her free verse and her husband’s nature photographs in the Philippines gave birth to “Lumine: Finding the Light.”

What readers are saying about 'Lumine: Finding the Light'

“This journey breaks the typical horizons about God, my environment and myself … Grow with the light, be still and seek new heights.”

—Victor Cruz

“Teresa, you are an artist!” “Por fin he leido todo tu libro: BEAUTIFUL! It really shows you are a woman of faith, leaving all in His hands. “To be centered is to be free”, what a true reality! I think you are gifted not only with words and feelings but also because you show you are the loved/chosen one. How beautiful to see an increasing way to freedom along the years… leading you to express: beyond mind, feelings, body — human relationship! I thank God for making you see the bigger picture. CONGRATS! It’s a work of inner being! Go on writing!”

—Maria Luna

“Thanks so much for this treasure now in my hands. I can see that you have spent time after high school journeying from the mind to the heart. I will certainly take my time in reading it. A treasure like these … how can I help you share it with others? The photos are also to contemplate”

—Sr. Eudingena Fabic

“I am awed by your book. The photography is so beautiful and so apt for the poems. I didn’t even know you are a poet! Congrats my dear. Finally, a book is published. It was worth the wait.”

—Cecile Deles-Canon

“It’s amazingly beautiful and precious…so deep and refreshing to the soul. The images can make one reflect.”

—Josie Manuel

“A-drop-everything-and read”

—Rory Dee

“Masarap basahin ng paulit-ulit.”

—Thelma Llamas

“Congratulations on your new book. I can’t wait to start reading this.”

—Tess Barnes

“Photos are picturesque and spell-binding”

—Elena Rodriguez