Good Shepherd Sunday
Left the condo around 2 PM to attend the anticipated Mass at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel, with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and Apple watch on my right.
I prayed my Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet, and joined the community to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary.
The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
Whose voice are you listening to? Whose direction are you following? Whose truth are you believing? Whose life are you living? Jesus is the shepherd. Jesus is the gate. "Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture."
In the Gospel, Jesus observed the people following the law but devoid of the spirit of the law. It is the blindness of the Pharisees and the religious leaders.
After the Mass, passed by Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark.
Went to Manam for our food-to-go. Ordered their House Crispy Sisig, Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon, and Gising-Gising. ✔ After paying, I left Edgar to wait for the food as it was being prepared.
Two weeks ago, I had a customized screen protector installed in my OnePlus Pad Go 2. There is a small bubble. Then, I bought a tempered glass for it via Lazada. So, went to the store which installed the customized screen protector. I requested them if they can remove it and replace it with the tempered glass I bought. ✔ They kindly did it. Thank you!
My additional food-to-go is at The Landmark Food Center where I bought the Poppy's halo halo, ✔ and a small try of The Lasagna Manila. ✔
What I missed to do is to go to the National Bookstore is to buy a pen so I can redeem the remaining reward points. ❌
Home.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, rosary
Moshi Gran Cafe Again
Will attend the Friday Mass at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. I left the condo with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and Apple watch on my right. Also wore the tabiRela.
Joined the community to pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer, and the Rosary.
The Mass presider is Fr. Sebastian.
In Jewish tradition, when one wants to teach something important, they use a literary device—repetition. This is what Jesus did when He told them that He is the Bread of Life. This is the most important teaching of Jesus.
The two parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
We are reminded of the importance of the Holy Eucharist.
Every time we receive Jesus in Holy Communion, we not only "eat" but we promise to live the lifestyle of Jesus.
After the Mass, passed by Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark, withdrew from BPI's ATM ✔ at Glorietta 2, then to Moshi Gran Cafe at One Ayala.
Ordered their Ebi Tempura Set, and Matcha Panna Cotta.
Next stop is at National Bookstore. I thought they could scan documents (aside from photo copying). I wanted to have the notarized lease agreements scanned. Nope, I made a mistake. Since I am already there, bought a ream of A4 sized paper. Used my reward points ✔ since it would be expiring by the end of the month. I still have 37.83 points remaining.
Went to Abenson to pick-up the water filter I pre-ordered. ✔ I learned that I paid PhP300.00 more. Since they cannot return it to me, it will be deducted on my next purchase.
Then, proceeded to Mercury Drug at The Landmark. Bought medicines. Since I have singaw, I asked the pharmacist there what I can use. She suggested Rowagel 2% Gel (Carbenoxolone Sodium).
Home.
Before going in, I asked Edgar, the driver to check the stores of the four towers if any one of them can scan a legal sized document. He found one. Immediately went there for it will close by 5 PM. Nice. Completed the last in my list. ✔ It is PhP10.00 per page.
Since I brought with me my Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro, below are the images I took.
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| Side of Greenbelt 4 |
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| Moshi Gran Cafe's Ebi Tempura Gran Set |
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| Moshi Gran Cafe's Matcha Panna Cotta |
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The Lasagna Manila
Grocery day.
Left a bit late so that Edgar, the driver, who is not feeling well can extend rest a little. Left with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 mm on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore my on Cloudhorizon 2 Waterproof.
After paying for the groceries at The Landmark Supermarket, I left Edgar to bring our purchases home. He will be back later to pick me up after the anticipated Mass.
Skipped the Saturday noon Mass and went for an early lunch at Yakiniku Like. Then, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. Walked my way to Glorietta 1 for a yogurt fix at Red Mango. Ate it at one of the tables of Glorietta 4's Food Choices.
Since there is still no The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Glorietta, and the dining area of Food Choices is closed and being renovated, I walked to The Landmark Food Center where I started today's blog.
When done, I walked my way to Sto. Niño de Paz 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.
The challenge of our faith is to truly believe that Jesus has risen.
The Gospel tells how some of the disciples recognized the risen Lord. Jesus called Mary Magdalene's name. Peter was told to cast his net on the other side of the boat. Scriptures were explained to the walking disciples and Jesus broke the bread.
How can you see the risen Lord? We can experience the risen Lord anywhere, everyday… in the Mass
The Eucharist is the continuation of what happened in Calvary.
After the Mass, I went to The Landmark Food Center. Yesterday, when I bought Poppy's Halo Halo, I noticed the stall beside it--The Lasagna Manila. I wanted to try it, too, but it is a Friday. Thus, I will buy one today, instead, to have a taste.
I took photos using the kids camera I brought with me--myFirst Camera 10. The challenge is to take "creative" photos using a very basic camera.
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| "Framed" pickleball |
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| Pickleball. I liked the play of shadows. |
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| Pop-up stalls |
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| Selfie |
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| Man made pond. I like the shadows and geometric shapes. |
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, grocery, mall, Mass, photography, prayer, rosary, shopping
Poppy's
Instead of the usual Friday activities, I have to-dos first to meet before attending the Mass at Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel. Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore my Yui Tabi Shoes.
First stop is at our Ortigas office. My separation papers will be released and it will only be available Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM to 10AM. Must inform 2 days ahead if you are going so that they can prepare the papers. When I arrived, the small conference was already full. I have to wait for my turn. When I was able to get a seat, my papers were readily available. But the people who was there when I arrived, were still there when I left. The difference? I have already signed-off the quitclaim and waiver months before, while said document is still in front of them. They have a lot of questions, thinking whether they should be signing off now or later.
Second stop is at baby hub. I bought a kids camera via Lazada. The camera has issues in displaying and printing certain images (specifically night shots). I have coordinated with the (foreign) support. After several exchanges, the support recommended that I coordinate with the local reseller and have it replaced. After several exchanges with the local reseller, they advised that I have the item sent to them via Lalamove or Grab. The number of days the items can be returned via Lazada has already expired. Since our Ortigas office is few minutes away from Quezon Avenue, I decided to bring the item to baby hub and show to them the issue. I also printed the exchanges I have with the (foreign) support and the record of my Lazada purchase. Hopefully, it will be replaced.
And, finally, I was dropped off at Greenbelt Chapel.
The Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
The miracle of the feeding of 5000 men is the only miracle present in all the Gospels. This miracle is the view of what is to come in the Kingdom. When they get to heaven, they will be satisfied.
Bread of Life discourse will be the Gospel for six succeeding days. It is the Holy Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the continuation of what happened in Calvary. The salvation continues in every Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the testimony of His presence. He said He will always be with us.
The "gather the fragments" in the Gospel represent those who have served the Lord in his life. When you feel fragmented after serving the Lord, He will gather you and refresh you.
After, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. For lunch, it is at Bacolod Chicken Inasal. Then, I returned to The Landmark to go to Anson's to buy an induction stove. I asked Edgar, the driver, to meet me at Anson's so he can carry our purchase.
While I was having lunch and scrolling through the Swarm mobile application, noticed food reviews. There's this Poppy's Halo Halo at The Landmark Food Center. So, we went there to buy halo-halo to-go.
Passed by our Washington apartments on our way home to see the progress.
N.B. Edgar said that the halo-halo is masarap. Even Lyn concurs. I was able to taste after 12 midnight. It is true. But I don't like beans in my halo-halo. Good thing there are just a few beans.
Labels: Chromebook, Church, food, mall, Mass, transaction
Divine Mercy Sunday
I attended yesterday the anticipated Mass. But I wanted to attend the Mass today, too.
I was late in leaving the condo with my Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. It is 15 minutes before the 8:30 AM Mass at Holy Family Parish Church. Walked fast. Was able to reach it in roughly 5 minutes. 🙏
The Mass presider is Fr. John Ken a.k.a. Fr. JK. The Mass is in Tagalog.
When you give everything to Jesus, you will lose your "ego" but gain "goodness".
Walking back after the Mass, I was hoping to take a good photo. Brought with me my Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro Instant Camera. Nope.
Passed by SM Hypermart. I was able to buy Meiji dark chocolate macadamia, Cloud 9 bite sizes, and blue Yakult.
Home.
Prayer on Divine Mercy Sunday (after confession and communion)
Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, You promised St. Faustina that the soul that has been to Confession [I have] and the soul that receives Holy Communion [I am] will receive the complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Lord, please give me this grace. Jesus, I trust in You.
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Psalm 51
Tomorrow is Divine Mercy Sunday. The core promise of Divine Mercy Sunday is the complete forgiveness of all sins and punishments (temporal punishment due to sins) for those who receive the Holy Communion in a state of grace, with trust in the Divine Mercy, and after making a confession.
Thus, left the condo around 9 AM with my favorite Omega Speedmaster 38 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right. Also wore my on shoes with the lavander (?) shoelaces. LOL
On the way to the Sto. Nino de Paz Greenbelt Chapel, Edgar, the driver, told me that Sintaro is asking to buy him an electric fan and radio. Sintaro was using the portable ceiling fan left by the security guard. It must have stopped working. Good thing, I bought before from Lazada a clip portable fan.✔ I asked Lyn to look for it at home (which she was able to) so that Edgar can get it and set it up at Sintaro's bed.
The confession at the chapel starts at 8 AM. When I arrived, I think I was between 10th to 12th in the queue.
The confessor is Fr. Everett.
After the sacrament of reconciliation, left and looked for the second request of Sintaro. I wanted that either you can use a battery or plugged in an electrical outlet.
But first, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel at The Landmark. I was also able to buy the radio I wanted ✔ at the same department store. And it is 10% off!
I was also giving away blessed rosary bracelets to security guards, janitors, salesladies, etc. Unfortunately, I think the rosary bracelet I am giving away is for women use only.
Since I brought with me my Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro Instant Camera, I took images that interested me. I forgot to set it to have a border. Tsk! Tsk!
I have already decided I'll be having lunch at Chili's. I ordered their Country-Style Pork Belly and Bottomless Lemonade. Like.
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| Chili's Country-Style Pork Belly |
Went to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel at SM Makati. The Mass is already ongoing. I stayed outside where I prayed the Precious Blood of Jesus Chaplet.
Since The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at the Glorietta is still closed and being renovated, I went to The Landmark Food Center so I can start this blog using my Chromebook.
Back at Greenbelt Chapel, I was able to pray the Divine Mercy Novena, joined the community to pray the Rosary.
The anticipated Mass presider is Fr. Benny.
The Feast of the DIVINE Mercy.
We have a God always merciful from the very beginning.
Justice = you get what you deserve
Divine Mercy = you receive which you do not deserve
This feast reminds us that we should recognize God's mercy in us. But at the same time, we should be merciful to others; be agents of Divine Mercy to others.
After the Mass, proceeded to Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar to buy food-to-go. Although I have finished much earlier, I have to wait for Edgar because he has to pick up my niece around 6:30 PM and bring her to the mall.
As I was about to go inside the car, Edgar told me that the portable clip fan is no longer working. It smelt burnt. Must be affected by the day's heat. So, I asked Edgar to park the car and meet me at Anson's inside The Landmark. Bought a 3D stand electric fan. It is buy one, get one.
Home.
Psalm 51
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you alone, have I sinned,
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you are justified in your sentence
and blameless when you pass judgment.
5 Indeed, I was born guilty,
a sinner when my mother conceived me.
6 You desire truth in the inward being;
therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones that you have crushed rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me away from your presence,
and do not take your holy spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and sustain in me a willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
14 Deliver me from bloodshed, O God,
O God of my salvation,
and my tongue will sing aloud of your deliverance.
15 O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
16 For you have no delight in sacrifice;
if I were to give a burnt offering, you would not be pleased.
17 The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.
18 Do good to Zion in your good pleasure;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem,
19 then you will delight in right sacrifices,
in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.
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Tenya Tempura Tendon
I was delayed in leaving the condo to attend the Friday Mass as I have to wait for Dindo for the document I would be signing. In any case, I was not late at Sto. Niño de Paz Greenbelt Chapel as I was able to join the community to pray the Rosary, the Sacred Heart prayer and the Divine Mercy Novena.
Left with my Tudor Black Bay 54 on my left wrist and my Apple watch on my right.
The Mass presider is Fr. Sebastian.
The Easter season asks us not to focus our eyes on the tomb.
Sometimes it is hard to see the presence of the Lord if we are overwhelmed by our confusion, by discouragement. Sometimes it is hard to see His presence, but He is already journeying with us.
Jesus came not to condemn the apostles but to restore them.
The message of Easter is to give us new life, hope, and restoration.
After the Mass, I visited the Mary, Mother of Hope Chapel.
Then, I went to The Landmark supermarket to buy Sensodyne toothpaste. ✔
For lunch, I went to Tenya Tempura Tendon. I tried this restaurant before and I am not happy with the food I ordered. I will give them a second chance. LOL. This time, I tried their Tempura Donburi (rice bowl) of Asakusa Special Tendon. Not bad.
I brought the OnePlus Pad Go 2 to buy a case for it and put a tempered glass/ screen protector. Both are not available at Digital Walker where I bought the item via their online store. Next option our the stalls. Since the tablet is not common here like the iPad, Samsung tablet or Huawei, there is no case and no tempered glass. Option is a "customized" screen protector. ✔
Went to BPI to withdraw then proceeded home.
Labels: Chromebook, food, mall, Mass, prayer, rosary, shopping
