Saturday, September 27, 2025

Nanbantei of Tokyo

Grocery day.  This time, I left the condo really late and I am not sure if I would be able to attend the Saturday Mass.  Left with my Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT on my left wrist (to match may maroon jogging pants) and my Apple watch on my right.

We were still able to park near the supermarket as the car we are following changed his/ her mind to park in the slot.  I guess it is ours for the taking.  Hehehe!

Doing the groceries at The Landmark Supermarket is a breeze.  I left Edgar, the driver, to bring our purchases to the car.  He still has to wait for me as I'll be buying cheddar sausage at Big City at Glorietta 1.  Not sure if something is stopping me from attending the Mass but when I gave the sausages to Edgar to bring home, I have to go the restroom.

After, I walked my way to Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.  The rosary is finished.  But at least, I will be able to attend the Mass.

The Mass presider is Fr. Hans.

Fr. Hans started that he believes everyone in Metro Manila is praying about Typhoon Opong.  We were spared but we still have to continue praying for our brothers who were affected by the Typhoon.

Then he shared about the church in Masbate that was not spared.  Everything, except for the image of Saint Teresa of Calcutta remains standing.  

In the end, charity, love and kindness will remain.

Poverty is not being less in material things.  The greatest poverty is being unloved, being unaccepted.

Remain focused. Pay attention.  We are in this world but we are not for this world.

He shared his experience when he was a seminarian.  Once a week, they are allowed half a day to go out and buy their necessities.  They cross the overpass to go to the mall on the other side.  For ten (10) years for him to become a priest, he does that, seeing an old woman and grand daughter begging at the overpass.  Now, he has reflected, for that ten years, how many times did he stop to help the old woman and her grand daughter? Was he so focused on becoming a priest that he forgot to become a good Christian?

For my taste test, it would be Nanbantei of Tokyo at Greenbelt 3.  Odd.  How come most of the restaurants at Greenbelt Japanese?


Nanbantei of Tokyo



They have the Japanese bowls.  I wanted to try their Katsudon (PhP275.00).  I asked the server and she recommended the Salmon Belly Teriyaki (PhP285.00).  Thus, salmon it is.

Salmon Belly Teriyaki

I forgot that I just had salmon yesterday at Conti's.  Anyway, it is good.  I think I can go back here to try their other dishes.  Besides, the staff is very friendly and courteous.

After, I walked around the 3rd floor of Greenbelt 3 to see what other restaurants I could try.  There are two more, both Japanese.  Noted that Gerry's Grill (restaurant) is no longer at Greenbelt.

Then, proceeded to Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.  It is one of the Jubilee churches.  Hoping to gain a plenary indulgence and I offer them for the souls in purgatory who had opportunities but refused charity to their neighbor.

And of course, I went to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf where I had a Spanish Latte while I started this blog.

Back to Greenbelt Chapel, I was able to join the community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary.

The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.

Last week's reading is the warning of prophet Amos on the rich abusing the poor.

For this week, prophet Amos said those in abundance but are not taking care of the poor will be the first to go in exile. There will be swift justice in the end.

The Gospel is the parable of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus.  In the Bible, if the person is named, that person is important.  Lazarus means "God is my  help".

The rich man did not go to heaven because he is rich. Nor Lazarus went to heaven because he is poor.  Being uncharitable, it can be a reason for us not to obtain heaven.  Lazarus, in his poverty, is generous and did not do any bad action against the rich man.

God is the owner of everything.  We are the stewards.

After the Mass, went to Aquaflask where I bought two (2) tumblers.  I will give it to the one who is delivering my ordered food for lunch.  My retirement is near and I would no longer be ordering food from them.

Then, went home.

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