Saturday, July 19, 2025

Single Origin

Grocery day.  And a rainy day because of Typhoon Crising.

But first, I passed by Honda Makati to pay for the (automotive) services made to my HR-V.  This way, Edgar, the driver, can just pick the car up when it is ready.

Next, to The Landmark Supermarket.  There are still available parking slots that we were able to park even if we are already late.  Not sure if I would be able to attend the Saturday Mass.

But I guess the heavens have other plans.  I was able to attend the anticipated Mass at the Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.  I was also even able to join the community in praying the Rosary, and I finished my Precious Blood Chaplet devotion.

Fr. Alemar is the Mass presider.  When I arrived at the chapel, he is also the confessor.  Me thinks he covered the priest that was supposed to celebrate the Mass given the weather.

The Gospel is about Jesus leaving when he learned of the plans of the Pharisees against him.

Fr. Alemar started by asking what the circumstances are that we leave.  Leaving is OK but not in all circumstances.  Leaving or departing is OK for precaution.  Even in the Old Testament, the Israelites left Egypt for the promised land.

What are the circumstances we can leave?

  1. Leave the place.  When you are out of place, leave.  Jesus was out of place as Pharisees are plotting against him, he is not accepted in that place.  If the plans of the Pharisees came to fruition, Jesus' mission will be impaired.
  2. Leave people.  Withdraw from the crowd.  If you do not agree with the crown and cannot convince them, leave, especially if what they wanted is against your faith.
  3. Leave sin behind.  Jesus wants us to leave the world of sin.  Sin can stop us from fulfilling the mission the Lord entrusted to us.  
There are circumstances to leave place, people, and sin.

Bro. Edwin is the lector in the Mass.

For my taste test, it is Single Origin. Ordered their Pork Belly Barbecue (PhP480.00) and Fresh Lemonade (PhP260.00). The pork belly is rice topping. What I liked about it is that the viand’s sauce is well mixed with the rice, making it enjoyable to eat. Although the pork itself has many fat. Does fat in pork make it taste good? The lemonade has a tangy taste to it.

Single Origin

Pork Belly Barbecue

Fresh Lemonade

Then, proceeded to Mary, Mother of Hope chapel at The Landmark. It is one of the Jubilee churches. I hope to gain a plenary indulgence and I offer it for Aunt Pat, wife of Uncle Tony who is the brother of my Tatay.

In order to start this blog, went to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, sipping a hot Cafe Latte.

On the way to the coffee shop, met the senior couple. They have attended the Saturday Mass and already had their lunch. But they will forego the Anticipated Mass because of the inclement weather. The husband who is driving might have impaired vision because of the heavy rain. Praying they’ll be safe. 

The anticipated Mass is presided by Fr. Benny.

The first responsibility of a disciple is to listen to the Lord. It is a necessity that we know His will before we do anything.  They you will be directed well.

For somebody who is burned out, he is already lacking in faith.  Pray continuously.

Prayer = Communication with the Lord

At times, we are dictating just like Martha.  We should do a prayer of listening.

After the Mass, went to Sarah's Bakehouse to buy Classic Burnt Cheesecake before proceeding home.

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