Jubilee Churches Pilgrimage
I have scheduled today to go on a pilgrimage with our very small number of pilgrims (me, Lyn, Edgar and Theo the dog). According to Monsignor Matt Garcia, we should visit at least five (5) Jubilee Churches. The plan is as follows:
- Attend the 6 AM Mass at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish
- Eat breakfast at McDonald's beside the church
- Visit the San Ildefonso Parish
- Visit Saint John Bosco Parish
- Visit the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart
- Go to the office to check if I left my Handmade Wooden Rosary--Queen of Martyrs there
- Visit the Mary Mother of Hope Mission Station-Landmark Chapel
Left the condo around 5 AM. We all prayed by the car to protect us on our pilgrimage. We were able to reach the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish (for Prisoners and their families) around 5:30 AM. We were the first there. Edgar was able to park within the church compound; thus, he and Theo were also able to enter the church. So proud of Theo because he is quiet all throughout the Mass--he stands when it is time to stand, he sits when it is time to sit.
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| Theo at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish |
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| Our Lady of Sorrows Parish |
The Mass presider is the parish priest, Fr. Cris Robert.
Hope does not disappoint. Pope Francis opened the Jubilee Year of Hope.
Hope is something tangible which was proven by Jesus Christ because He loved us first.
We are so busy that we tend to gloss over things--taking things for granted. With hope, we need to stop, to rest, to slow down, by being patient. Thus, we would appreciate God amidst us.
We should be thankful for the simple joys. Everything is grace, except for sin.
The highest form of rest and highest form of thanking God is when we do good.
After the Mass, we went to McDonald's for our breakfast. You are supposed to fast at least an hour before taking the communion.
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| McDonald's |
Our next church is the San Ildefonso Parish (for young adults and professionals).
Our next stop is the Saint John Bosco Parish (for artists, musical bands, and athletes). When we arrived there, the Mass was ongoing. We entered at the side so as not to disturb the Mass. Did our prayers and stepped out after the priest finished his homily.
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| Saint John Bosco Parish |
Our fourth church is the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart (for entrepreneurs and business owners).
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| National Shrine of the Sacred Heart |
On our way to my office (I am uneasy until I am sure that I did not lose my rosary) I saw that beside the Shrine is the Masonic Temple! The car was moving so fast that I was not able to pray for the conversion of the people in that temple. Whenever I see a car with their decal, I pray for their conversion that they may find Jesus and follow His ways.
While I am at the office, Lyn, Edgar and Theo the dog is at the Salcedo Park. Thank You for finding my rosary! And also went to the restroom. 😆
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| Salcedo Park |
And finally, our fifth Jubilee Church is the Mary Mother of Hope Mission Station-Landmark Chapel. The mall (and the chapel) opens at 10 AM. The supermarket and the food center open at 8:30 AM. So, we have to wait for the mall to open. Since we cannot go at the same time to the chapel (Theo does not have a diaper which is a requirement when bringing a dog at the mall), someone has to stay behind with Theo. So, Lyn and I would go first. Then when we are finished, Lyn would be staying with Theo while I do some window shopping, and Edgar visits the chapel. They would be leaving me behind for I would be attending the anticipated Mass later.
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| Mary Mother of Hope Mission Station-Landmark Chapel |
Told them to wait for me as I would buy some pastries they would be bringing home. Bought Buttery's Puff (PhP140.00 each) at Buttery & Co at One Ayala. Bought the Chocolate Mascarpone Cloud Cake (PhP1,480.00) at The Manila Baker.
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| Buttery & Co. |
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| The Manila Baker |
And for lunch? Tried The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery at One Ayala. I think their popular meal is the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Ube Waffles (ranges from PhP360.00 to PhP495.00). But I wanted to try their main courses. The waitress recommended the Fish & Chips (PhP490.00), TFS Signature Porkchop (PhP590.00), and Kimchi Fried Rice with Maple Bacon Slab (PhP360.00). I chose the TFS Signature Porkchop. It is really good. I think this is why they put their brand (TFS) on the name of the meal. There is a choice of rice or quinoa. Quinoa is supposed to be healthier than rice, so decided to try it. Next time, I will order rice. LOL
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| The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery |
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| TFS Signature Porkchop |
Of course, I would not skip my ice blended double chocolate with whipped cream (Frappuccino) fix at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I started this blog.
I walked my way to the Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel to attend the anticipated Mass. I was able to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary as a community.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
The Gospel affirms those with strong faith, inspires those who are struggling, and encourages those without faith.
Peter was confident that he knows more than Jesus--he has not caught any fish all through the night--when the latter asked him to cast his net because he is a fisherman while Jesus is a carpenter. To humor him, Peter threw the net. This is when Peter's faith in Jesus developed.
Sometimes we claim we know everything about life. And we complain. Our faith is always tested. Often our faith is lost. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for.
The Gospel reminds us no matter how good we are, we always need the Lord's grace, and that entails faith.
After the Mass, I went to Bistro Ravioli to buy food-to-go--Spinach and Feta Cheese Ravioli (PhP405.00) and Seafood Spaghetti (PhP390.00). While waiting for the food to be packed, went to Rustan's The Marketplace to buy nuts (snacks).
Then, proceeded home.
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posted by ~GFA~ @ 2/08/2025 12:45:00 PM
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