Visita Iglesia 2024
Maundy Thursday. This is the day we always do our Visita Iglesia. With Lyn, Edgar the driver, and Theo the dog, left the condo around 6AM to start our visit to seven (7) churches praying the Stations of the Cross.
First stop is at the Manila Cathedral (Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Manila) where the Chrism Mass and the renewal of priestly vows is ongoing.
We then walked to the
San Agustin Church.
And of course, not to forget, a mini-pictorial with Theo the dog before leaving
Intramuros.
Our third church is the
Malate Catholic Church. We will be going back later to this area to buy our to-go meal at
The Aristocrat.
The fourth stop is at the
Archdiocesan Shrine of Jesus, The Way, The Truth and The Life. This is where we prayed the 7th and 8th Stations of the Cross.
The fifth is the
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish.
Our sixth church is the
Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish.
The first six churches are the usual churches we visit for the Visita Iglesia. The seventh and last church is the new one in our itinerary. Nothing special from the outside but so impressed when I went inside, especially the altar. The church is San Isidro Labrador Parish.
Before going home, we went back to Malate to buy our to-go food at The Aristocrat.
Labels: Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Stations of the Cross, Visita Iglesia
Blabbering...
Because of COVID-19, a lot has changed. For me, I think it is for the better.
At the start of the pandemic, since we are unsure on how to handle the situation, there were lockdowns, limit on people going out, working from home, etc. Because of this, it seems we have a lot of time in our hands. This is when I took to the internet. Browsing, surfing, watching, streaming...
Then I came across the following YouTube channels:
Jose Gonzalo Ditching, Faith Seeking Understanding
Bro. Wendell Talibong--Pananampalataya At Katuwiran
Rev. Fr. Darwin Gitgano--Punto Por Punto
I also became a Punto Por Punto Supporter, leading online prayers in Latin, English and Tagalog.
Eventually, there are other YouTube channels I follow related to spiritual warfare, crimes, dogs... 😁
Before, my weekend would consist of watching a movie (which I give a review, if you would call that as one), attending the anticipated Mass, trying out new restaurants.
But now, grocery every other weekend, Saturday Mass during grocery day, attend anticipated Mass, observe first Saturday devotion (even first Friday devotion as we are blessed that our company ensures there is Mass every Friday). Sounds boring? It's not. I feel contented.
You can check my posts in X (formerly Twitter) Bible readings for the day. Or the daily video on my YouTube channel on the Liturgy of Hours (or Divine Office) Invitatory and Lauds for 6AM, and Compline for 9PM.
I try to practice CARES. (C)onfession, (A)doration, (R)osary, (E)ucharist, (S)acramentals.
Then, a thought would pop in my head. What if I have not stumbled on this and I died? I don't want to imagine where I would be going...
God is good and merciful. He does not want to lose any of His flock. He is very patient to us sinners. 🙏
Hair
Hair-pampering day.
Was late for my appointment. No worries. I think after me, there are only about three (3) customers who came in and were they were rather quick.
Normally, after, I would be rushing to attend the Sunday Mass. Since I already attended the anticipated Mass yesterday, would just buy our merienca to-go.
Being "Attacked"?
My laptop went kaput. It is the laptop I use to share the slides during an online prayer (if I am assigned to share the material). After doing the troubleshooting tips from said laptop's website, the issue still persists. Decided to bring it to a service center.
After doing my grocery at The Landmark Supermarket, went to Glorietta to buy cookies at Mo' Cookies and cheese roll at Mary Grace.
Supposedly, I should be going at SM Mall of Asia for my laptop's repair. Learned that there is also a Gigahertz branch at Glorietta. Left my laptop there for their diagnosis, bringing with me my laptop case to leave it to Edgar, the driver.
Since I still have time, decided I'll be attending the 12:15PM Mass at Greenbelt chapel after I leave the laptop case and have Edgar be on his way with my groceries. But while going down the escalator, the mouse flew and fell at the escalator. While trying to pick the pieces, I have reached the bottom of the escalator that I am having a hard time to get up. Good thing a man reached out and helped me get up. Thank you! 🙏
Then, I noticed that I was bleeding. Decided to go home and clean my wound. This means, I would not be able to attend the Mass... and it is the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. 😔
While at home, thought of getting an anti-tetanus. Our company's health card is accepted at Patient First. If only Patient First is still at Glorietta, would have no need to go home. Their clinic now is along Chino Roces Avenue, in front of Don Bosco Technical School.
According to the doctor, there are two types of wounds: dirty and clean. Depending on this, the type of anti-tetanus is given. My wound is "clean". But he says, it is right to have the anti-tetanus for the wound.
Good thing, again, Patient First have the anti-tetanus that I don't have to go out and buy one then have it injected to me.
After, went to Glorietta again. Received an advise that the problem is the motherboard. In this case, it is better to buy a new laptop than have it repaired. Picked up the laptop, gave it to Edgar to be on his way. He'll pick me up later at 5:30PM.
Finally, had my late lunch of tuna sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Then, went to Villman Computers to have one of their Asus laptops (under promotion) be reserved. Will be back the following Saturday as I do not want to miss my anticipated Mass.
After the anticipated Mass, proceeded home as I would be leading the Latin rosary online.
If you are into the occult, New Age (crystals, yoga, etc.), superstitions, Feng Shui, etc. suggest that you renounce them. First, confess them. Next, in front the Blessed Sacrament, renounce them.
Prayer to Renounce Occult and Non-Catholic Beliefs and Practices
In the name of Jesus, I renounce <state belief/ practice/ occult/ cult/ ritual done/ etc.>. I repent and ask to be forgiven. I now chose you, Jesus, as my only Lord and Savior.
(Repeat this prayer three times.)
Kapuntos Special Lenten Recollection
Attended an online recollection. 🙏
UTI, Again
Last night, having a pain on my left waist. Decided to take my temperature. Reached 38C. Did not take paracetamol and decided to sleep earlier than my usual. Also tested for UTI using my kit--one of the band indicated positive (for leukocytes) and the other is negative (for nitrite).
When I woke up, checked my temperature. It is already 37.4C. The pain is now slightly in front of the waist (left abdomen). Asked Edgar to come and was dropped off at Makati Medical Center's emergency room.
Blood and urinary tests were done. The result? It is UTI. Antibiotics and pain reliever was given to me.
Walked my way to Glorietta since not sure if my niece is already done with the services of the driver. Took a tuna sandwich for my late lunch. Then, was picked up by Edgar, the driver, and proceeded home.
N.B. Online deliverance.
Planning
Was included in the planning session of our unit at Cassandra's Place in Binan, Laguna. Was targeting to be there by 11AM. Was late.
It was supposed to be overnight; but, will be going home same day.
Was finished around 8:00PM.
