Saturday, February 07, 2026

First Saturday of February 2026

I observe the First Saturday Devotion.  And today is it!

I was supposed to leave the condominium around 8:30 AM to be early in the queue for the confession.  But left past 9 AM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.

Arrived at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel with me as the first in queue for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  A penitent is already inside the confessional.

Fr. Manny, the confessor, advised that one should look within.  Be kind to yourself.  Sometimes, one tends to judge others by comparing self.  People make mistakes.

I was able to meditate the mystery of the Resurrection for 15 minutes, prayed the Rosary with the community, celebrate the Holy Eucharist, all for the reparation for the sins and blasphemies made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  I was also able to finish my Precious Blood Chaplet.

The Mass presider is Fr. Paolo.

There are times in our life that we get dead-tired.  There is the feeling of tiredness, emptiness, loneliness, meaninglessness.

Sometimes, this can be restored by eating, by sleeping.  But there are those caused by lack of meaning or significance in life; the lack of focus on what is essential in life.

People tend to measure their worth by their success and accomplishments.  But there can be another perspective--not only how far we have reached but the depth.

In the Old Testament, Solomon surrendered his youthfulness and uncertainties to the Lord.

Rest.  Reset. Rekindle.  Receive God's grace and love.

How do we rest with the Lord?

  • Take time to pause.  When we pause, we regain a new perspective, a new vision, a new mission.
  • Priorities.
  • Passion.  What do you love doing?  Passion must be grounded on a deeper purpose.
  • Peace.  Things we cannot control must be out of our mind.
  • Prayer.  At the end of our prayer, it should be "Thy will be done" and not "Thy will be changed."
Passed by Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.  I also bought here a Mass Card for the mother of my friend and previous office mate.  Will go to the wake on Monday.

And for lunch, at at Chuck's Steak and Pork at The Landmark Food Center.  I used to pay PhP120.00 for my order.  Now, it doesn't reach PhP100.00.  Thanks to the Senior Citizen discount.

I was looking for the Instax Mini 99,mostly because of its feature of double exposure.  The Instax Mini Evo doesn't have one.  The latter is a hybrid.  I went to Henry's Camera which according to them they never carried one.  At CameraHaus, it is no longer available.

So, I went to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to while away the time and start this blog while waiting for the anticipated Mass.

I walked my way back to Greenbelt Chapel to attend the anticipated Mass.  I was able to join the community to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet and the Rosary.

The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Rany.

Fr. Rany started by asking if we have ever cooked a meal that looks good but has no flavor.

Our mission is to be the salt of the earth, light of the world.

Our weakness may be used by God to promote His love.  

Faith that stays hidden is useless. Real faith is seen, felt, and experienced by others through our love, courage, and humility. 

How to accomplish our mission:

  • Turn on your light (love) and make it visible.  Not self promotion but inspire others to do the same.  Let it lead to God.  Light is not just knowledge of God but visible proof of God's presence.
  • Let us make a difference in the world.  Salt gives flavor.  It is also a preservative.  Your presence should prevent moral spoilage and add richness to the world flavor.  Ask: would life taste different without you?  Magiging kawalan ka ba sa mundo?
  • Let the Holy Spirit work through you.  God's brightest works happen through imperfect people.  Your life may be the only Bible someone ever reads.  So let it be salty with grace and bright with love.
After the Mass, I went to Kaya to buy food-to-go.  Since it would take 30 minutes to prepare my order, after paying, I went to the parking lot to leave my things.  Then, to beabi to buy an eyeglass case and medicine case.  Plan to buy Instax mini film already; thus, proceed again to Henry's Professional and to CameraHaus.  Both are out of stock.  My option is to buy at Lazada.  Picked-up the food and proceeded home.

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