Rockstar
Not sure why there was a plan to go to a Karaoke/ Videoke after office.
It would be a treat for our team. He would be shouldering PhP10K. Anything over will be shared by the rest. A deposit half the amount was already paid. Unfortunately, the one treating us cannot join (he went to the ER yesterday). Unfortunate, too, our reservation cannot be rescheduled--the deposit will be forfeited if we did not push thru tonight. Rescheduling should be done at least three days before the reservation.
So, off we went to Rockstar at Glorietta.
We are always in a spiritual warfare--did not know that there is a song titled "Demons" by Imagine Dragons, and "Zombie" by The Cranberries. Praying silently the prayer in the Benedictine Medal while the songs were being played.
I was one of the first to leave. LOL.
Labels: mall, Spiritual Warfare
stuff'd
It is the first Saturday of April. I was supposed to leave around 8:30 AM hoping to be the first in line for the confession. Again, I was late. But this time, it is an hour late. 😞 No excuses. I just have to share to Lyn what I learned last night. According to the mystic, Luz de Maria, the anti-Christ is already among us and he is already talking with the world elites. And his name is Alex but he will be known by another name when he reveals himself. Soros? Asked by the interviewer in the video I saw. Sorry, no last name was given. She was the one who prophesied about the virus (COVID-19) but she said there is a second one much worse--it is being made in the laboratories. She also mentioned about having a single currency, being marked (or chipped?) else you would not be able to buy or sell without it. Praying that they will be stopped. 🙏
I was dropped off at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. No one is in the queue. As soon as I arrived, I rested for a bit and entered the confessional. Fr. Alemar is the confessor.
After my penance, meditated for at least 15 minutes on The Annunciation, prayed the Act of Reparation for the first five Saturdays of the month, prayed the Rosary as a community and joined in celebrating the Mass (Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist).
Then, I noticed that a queue is starting to build at the confessional. 🙏
The Mass presider is Fr. Dave.
Regardless of who you are, regardless how strong you are, regardless how successful you are, everyone has a breaking point.
If there are trials and sacrifices to be successful, how much more if you want to be holy?
It will question your principle, your foundation, your love. If your conviction is clear, you will raise the difficulties ahead of you.
For his parting words, Fr. Dave said, "Your love for God will not spare you from sufferings. Instead, embrace sufferings with the reality that each one of us has a breaking point."
After the Mass, went to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark, one of the Jubilee churches, in hope of gaining a plenary indulgence. This time, I offer it to one of my aunts whom we fondly call Mommy Cora.
And for my taste test this week, it is stuff'd at One Ayala.
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There are instructions on how to "make" your order.
I opted for the Grain Bowl (PhP285.00). I think this is too "heavy" for me because of the rice. Although I liked it when I tasted the portion with the vegetables. Maybe I should have mixed the bowl when I ate it? Next time, it would be the Daily Bowl (PhP335.00).
Default it comes with lettuce and tomato salsa. You have the option not to include them. 1st step: Chose quinoa rice and Mexican rice. 2nd step: Chose Mayo Cucumber sauce and Sweet Thai Sauce. 3rd step: Buttered Corn instead of Adobo Black Beans. 4th step: Chicken for my mains.
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| Grain Bowl |
And for my Frappuccino fix, went to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I started this blog.
I walked my way back to Greenbelt Chapel for the anticipated Mass. I was able to pray as a community the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Ronaldo.
During Lent, we contemplate and meditate on the passion and death of Jesus.
In the Old Testament, the glory of God left the temple because of corruption.
In the Gospel, Jesus arrived in the temple area. We can see it as glory is back to the temple.
The story about the woman is the story of misery and mercy. The Pharisees and scribes are not concerned with the woman but more to trap Jesus. They are using others (sinfulness of other people) to cover for their sin. They even tried crowd sourcing. Jesus did not fall into their trap--He did not want to be part of the mob.
Instead, when He said "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her," the focus was being directed to the accusers.
Do not dwell on misery; but, focus on the Divine Mercy.
Reflection: What are my miserable situations, and where is the mercy of God during these situations?
After the Mass, I went to BPI to withdraw from their ATM, bought food-to-go at Fatfook, bought hair clip at On.Cat, and a mini cake at Mary Grace.
Labels: Chromebook, food, frappuccino, Mass, rosary
April Fools
A holiday. Already planned to go to the PLDT-Smart Business Center at Cash & Carry to enroll my replacement credit card in my mobile phone's automatic payment.
Yesterday, although I am working from home, I still advised I'll start work late for an hour (and extend) as I would be going to pick-up my replacement card. I was at the Bank while still closed. It opens at 9 AM. Got the card, had it activated, dropped Theo, the dog, at Pet Express for his grooming, and back home with a few minutes to spare.
Since the mall would open at 10 AM, left the condo a few minutes before 10 AM, and was the only client of the PLDT-Smart Business Center. It was a quick business for I only have to give my mobile numbers, have my credit card and ID scanned, and sign-up the forms. The last time I enrolled my credit card, it took a lot of time as I had to fill-up all the information.
I went to Mercury Drug to buy medicine and the Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion (noticed yesterday that my hands are dry and peeling). They don't have the Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser. Will look for one during my weekly gallivanting at the mall.
Strolled around the mall before leaving. With me are Auntie Anne's cheese pretzel dog and cheese stix, 1/4 kg Lydia's Lechon, and four pieces of fried Bao.
Labels: food, mall
