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Chili's

Grocery day.

Should have left around 9 AM.  I was late.  In any case, no worries as it is not first Saturday.  Left with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist, my Apple watch on my right, and my on Cloudhorizon 2 Waterproof.

We have easily found a parking slot and buying the groceries at The Landmark Supermarket is a breeze.  Left Edgar, the driver, after paying our purchases so he can bring it home.

Walked my way to Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel.  I was able to finish my morning prayers and the Precious Blood of Jesus chaplet.  I was able to join the community to pray the Rosary.

The Mass presider is Fr. Paolo.

What is prayer?

• Joy
• Act
• Contrition
• Supplication
• PUSH (pray until something happens)
• Not only talking but listening
• Don't give God instructions but report for duty

Prayer is a relationship.

Prayer is not only receiving God's grace but remaining with God.  Not only being with God but being in the mission with God. 

After the Mass, visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.

For lunch, I went to Chili's at One Ayala.  One of the things I get distracted when attending Mass or praying is thinking where I should eat.  Thus, in order not to get distracted, before the Mass, I already decide where to eat. LOL.

I ordered their Classic Nachos, Country-Style Pork Belly, and lemonade.  Happy with my lunch.  And because I ordered a lot, I have a doggy bag with me.

Chili's Country-Style Pork Belly

Since the place I usually hang-out after lunch is still closed (I do hope they would still be the ones occupying that space), went to The Landmark Food Center to start this blog.

Back at Greenbelt Chapel, I was able to join the community to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet, and the Rosary (although I think I napped while praying as I think I skipped mysteries).

The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Albert.

Fr. Albert

It is the Feast of the Lord’s Ascension, 40 days after the Resurrection.

The Ascension is the story of the new way of Jesus remaining with us--His earthly mission has been completed, and His heavenly mission begins. 

His glorification, salvation. His love did not end at the Cross, nor in His resurrection nor in His ascension. Jesus is interceding for us to the Father. 

Jesus is the Advocate.  The Holy Spirit is the "other" advocate--the advocate within us.

Being holy is a long process, a daily struggle. It is difficult to be holy by our own merit; this is when grace comes in. 

Be spiritual persons— persons truly living under the Holy Spirit. 

After the Mass, I went to Pet Express to buy Theo's dog food, and met Edgar there.  He brought the dog food in the car while I went to The Landmark Food Center to buy halo-halo (Poppy's) and lasagna (The Lasagna Manila) to-go.

Home.

Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, grocery, mall, Mass, prayer, rosary

posted by ~GFA~ @ 5/16/2026 02:54:00 PM