The Pampanga Diaries

Lent is a most anticipated event (annually) for the most christians and catholisism for this visita iglesia and a time to pray while visiting those churches along Pampanga. There's a time to wish their luck, prayers and well-anticipation with these 6 churches to must-try to visit.

The Christ Our Lord of the Holy Sepulchre Apung Mamacalulu

The Christ Our Lady of the Holy Sepuchre Apung Mamacalulu, Brgy. Lourdes Sur, Angeles

- Was the first-stop of our Lenten Pilgrimage to celebrate the mass and the beginning of the way of the cross,

Holy Rosary Parish Church

Holy Rosary Parish Church, Angeles city

-(Then Santo Rosario Church) build in 1877 is the oldest church in downtown Angeles who handle by the Spanish colonial government. And every Good Friday of the holy week, devotees have a procession with barefooted as a sign of sacrifice, mercy and compassion.

Carmelite Monastery

Carmelite Monastery, Angeles city
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San Fernando Metropolitan Cathedral

San Fernando Metropolitan Cathedral, San Fernando city
-is the oldest church than Holy Rosary church (build in 1754.) Great for almost celebration such as wedding ceremony.

San Guillermo Parish Church

San Guillermo Parish Church, Bacolor
- is the first and oldest cathedral for long-years ago in the low-land of Bacolor. And in 1991, the half of a chapel sink due to lahar (lava and rain-flood)

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, Cabetican, Bacolor
-as same as San Guillermo, this original chapel sunk by lahar and now, the original one is rebuild the new one as seen in this picture.

St. James the Apostles Church

St. James the Apostles Church, Betis, Guagua
-or well-known as Betis Church. Think Vatican church with this hand-painted ceiling paintings made by Italian, Belgian and Dutch paitners with tricking the eye (or Trompe L'ioel in French) like a true-sculted art.

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish Church

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish Church, Sta. Rita
-Well-known as a miraculous saint after Her name by giving a answered prayers of those possibilities and give graceful for the family who wants to have a children as blessings.

St. Augustin Parish Church

St. Augustin Parish Church, Lubao

-is our last-stop of our tour as a farewell remarks after the way of the cross.

"Until see you again, Pampanga!"

Athlete's Meal: Shrimp-Squash patties

INGRIDIENTS:                                      

• Grated Squash (1 1/2 cup)                 
• Baby Shrimps (2 tablespoon)               
• Ground Meat (optional)                         
• Egg (1)                                                 
• Flour or Cornstrarch (1 teaspoon)            
• Parmisan Cheese (optional)                      
• Garlic and Onions (1 each, crushed)           
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)                            
• Cooking Oil (1 cup)                                            

PROCEDURE:                                          

1. Grate squash in a large bowl and combine shrimp, ground meat and crushed garlic and onions and mix well.                                                    
2. Combine egg beaten and flour, mix well and add to the mixture. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste and continue to mix.                          
3. In a pan, heat 1 cup cooking oil. The mixture formed into patties with your clean hands or 2 spoons and deep fry.      
4. Served with rice and choices of your sauces and dips.                                        

GOOD FOR 3-4 SERVINGS          

Be my Niños (for a day)

Sinulog or ati-atihan festival is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January to give-thanks to the young holy child, Jesus and to give their blessings for every children who wear different kinds and styles of Sto. Niño's dress.                                            

#ProjectHappiness: Be a (Local) Jetsetter

24th of October, 2015 (Saturday). 

01:00:00hr

LOCATION: La union & Baguio city.                

Our Marian pilgrimage tour in La union and Baguio is meaningful, yet-enjoy our trip in order to be praise to God with prayers and experiencing a visiting their churches and cathedrals in their tourist-friendly location.                                       

First stop: La Union                                    

Inside of Our Lady of Charity

The Altar 

STA. MONICA PARISH, AGOO

This parish is located at the heart city of Agoo, in La Union and well-known for a miraculous saints and fulfilling your achievements, goals and pledges in life.

Nuestra Senora Del Mar Cautiva

Our miraculous saint (replica) 

HOLY GUARDIAN ANGEL PARISH, STO. THOMAS

This next-stop chapel who became "messenger of peace across the sea" that delivers to honour and love as their children of God and also, a miraculous saint and its mission of clergy, religious and laity. 

OUR LADY OF FATIMA, BURGOS

This parish is establish in 1845 by a parish priest, Fr. Santiago Romero who propagated the devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary: "Virgin of the Rosaries."

Last Stop: Baguio city.                            

Inside of Our Lady of Lourdes parish, Baguio city

View of grotto

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH, KISAD ROAD

This chapel found on the apparition of Virgin Mary of the Poor and all begin the story of a young lady, Bernadette Soubiroux, 14 who devoted to Virgin Mary on February 11, 1858 as a first apparition.  

Panoramic view of Mines View Park

Mines View park

Well-known as Summer capital on our country, they are lots pine trees, parks and markets for prime needs such as veggies and fruits for a budget-friendly price and selfie-ready snapshots like the views of the Mansion (for example) and also, memorabilia.                                      

Don't forget the following:                            

Saint Bernard dogs

Take a picture with the huge big dogs like   St. Bernard (if you want to pay).
               

Dreamcatcher in my bag

Take-home a cute, companion key chains (P15 for two/P100 for 15 pieces)                  

#ProjectHappiness: Passion for Fashion

Semi-Hi-Cut Sneaker

•Love to dance? No problem! This cute, Chuck Taylor-inspired with costumized shoelace fit for the dance floor.                    

 Birkenstock-inspired Slipper.

•Fashion or function? This slipper actually used as casual or lounge wear suits your best-foot forward                                                 

*All available at King One store (Gen. Luna road, San Mateo, Rizal)                       

#ProjectHappines: Wellness

Package of my well-being stuff

 The happiness doesn't stop there while you are young is to feel well and healthy life to-the-fullest and don't feel weak.

WaxVac Ear-wax cleaner:

• Unlike the traditional cotton swabs to clean-up your ear canal can hurt eardrum inside, this vacuum cleaner for ears is a easy way to clean-up your ear canal into 100% earwax dirt-free and battery-operated with double "A" batteries (optional) and built-in flashlight to check your ears inside (but not on your naked eye.)

Kosmodisk Spine Massager:

• After of whole-hard days of scrounging your posture? Spine massager is the answer to soothes, heals your spines and you feel relax while sitting on a chair or to take a meditation to relives back-pain.    

Meaningful Dinner Night

THE LOOK:

• Ruffled Sheer top
• Black trouser
• Bejeweled Sandals

19th of August, 2015

I'm going to the church's sacrificial dinner with my Mom, and two aunts. While waiting for the dinner, we take the mass for a thanksgiving and then, we enjoy the "meaningful" dinner to give-thanks to our patron saint, St. Joseph - the worker.