ThOuGhTs, iDeAs, oPiNiOnS, cHaTtEr: Laboratory Test, Friday Mass and Secret Recipe

Friday, January 24, 2025

Laboratory Test, Friday Mass and Secret Recipe

Took a leave today to take the laboratory tests requested by my doctors. I need to fast for ten to twelve hours. My last meal is at 10:30PM so that I will have enough buffer when I leave the condo around 9AM to Makati Medical Center.

I thought it will just be a breeze; did not know I need to have a urinalysis test. So, bought three (3) 500ml water, hoping to force me to pee. Unfortunately, it was not the case. Perhaps if they requested for a stool test? LOL

Since I don't think I would be able to give a specimen without being late for the Friday Mass, decided to give the specimen tomorrow instead. Was dropped off at Glorietta so I can check the pop-up stall of myjourneyph. Was able to buy three (3) St. Christopher and Our Lady of Highway clip for my Avanza, my HR-V and for my niece's car. Will have it blessed.

Interestingly, met one of their customers who are asking how their products are made, where they buy the materials, etc.--spiritual warfare concerns. I butted in telling him to check the design itself to know. He said he doesn't know what to look for. So, I explained the things to check for in the Miraculous Medal as well in the Benedictine Medal. Learned he has an exorcist friend. Also his sister has cancer and is now confined at Makati Medical Center. Will pray for her. Before I left, gave him a bottle of exorcism oil. He also knows about Fr. Darwin Gitgano, an exorcist from Bohol.

Walked quickly to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. The community praying the rosary is about to start. Left the religious items on the table for the blessing later after Mass and proceeded to my seat.

The Mass presider is Fr. Marthy. He started his homily by asking why we are there attending the Mass. He said it is because we are called. Remember the grace of God for (us) being called.

Jesus called, summoned those who He wanted. It is intentional. Inspite of our sinfulness, inadequateness. Just because we are called, we should not be comfortable that we are already saved because Judas was also chosen. If you have forgotten who you are, you betray the Lord.

He added, after Mass, preach the love and mercy of God.

Another interesting thing happened. The blessing Fr. Marthy gave to our religious items is an exorcism and a blessing. 🙏

For late lunch, went to Secret Recipe at One Ayala, I will try their Pan-Grilled Fish Cutlet with Lobster Sauce (PhP475.00). Did not finish it and have my left-over packed so I can bring it home.