Reyes Barbecue
I was supposed to leave the condo around 8 AM because (1) it is the first Saturday of July, and (2) I have to pass by Ziebart first to pay for the services to be made on my Avanza, that is, ceramic gloss and interior detailing, so that Edgar, the driver, will just have to pick up the car when it is ready.
I woke up almost 9 AM, left around 10+ AM. This time there is no unexpected call that will delay me further that paying at Ziebart was a breeze. Hehe!
There were also a lot of available parking slots at Glorietta when we arrived. Buying and paying for the groceries is also a breeze. After paying, left Edgar to bring home our purchases.
I walked my way to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. There is already a queue to the confessional box. I am not sure if I am on the 7th or 8th. In any case, I am now not panicking unlike last time. I am asking Mama Mary's help that I will be able to confess before the Saturday Mass starts. While waiting in queue, I finished praying my morning prayers, my Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet devotion, and four (4) decades of the Rosary.
The confessor is Fr. Froilan.
And, yes, I was able to confess prior to the Mass. I was able to join the community to pray the 5th Joyful Mystery of the Rosary (and other prayers including the Angelus).
The (anticipated) Mass presider is Fr. Paolo.
In his homily, he started with the question: Have you ever felt envious that someone seems to have more than you?
Today, with social media, it tends to divide the "winners" and the "losers". This brings a feeling of bitterness, silent resentment.
Even in families, favoritism causes envy, a bitter trust within the family.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives the new law--providing the blueprint for Christian life and a vision of God's Kingdom.
After the Mass, followed Fr. Paolo on his way to the sacristy because I left the religious item on the table where the priest blesses them after the Mass. My "portable" altar (which I bought at The Catholic Woodworker) is now a sacramental.
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| Portable altar |
Did not leave yet the chapel as I did a 15 minute meditation of The Presentation, and prayed the Act of Reparation for the first Saturdays of the month.
Then, proceeded to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark, one of the Jubilee churches in hopes to gain a plenary indulgence. And this plenary indulgence, I offer for my Tatay's sister, Auntie Letty.
Since it is really late, decided to eat at The Landmark Food Center. Reyes Barbecue is relatively new there. I tried their 2 pieces Pork Barbecue (PhP255.00). It is OK, although I think I like The Aristocrat's pork barbecue better. They also have a peanut (?) sauce, just like The Aristocrat's. I actually don't like this sauce. I tried dipping the meat on it, same verdict. But, when I tried mixing a little sauce with the java rice, the taste actually improved. Maybe, I should do the same when I eat barbecue at The Aristocrat.
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| Reyes Barbecue at The Landmark Food Center |
And of course, did not miss going to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I had my Frappuccino fix and started this blog.
- Collegiality. The apostles were sent in pairs. For the Jews, two (2) witnesses are more credible than one (1). This is the Spirit of the Church--for us not to work alone; that we have co-workers, co-disciples.
- Courageous. Jesus did not sugarcoat the discipleship. "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16) Be ready. Be prepared. As a lamb, do not stray from the flock.
- Christ-centered. There will be people who will reject Jesus. But still bring peace to them. Do ot rejoice for being acknowledged. What is important is doing the mission.
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| Double-wristing |
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