Coming down from Antipolo was more challenging due to the closure of the main road going to Sumulong Highway towards Masinag. There must be millions of young people going up the hills of Antipolo from all access points. I have emphasized “young people” because 50 and above would have trouble walking for at least 20 kilometers non-stop, under this very hot and humid day, and uphill. Whew!
Traffic was diverted to a road, which according Edmund if you go straight, would lead you to Quezon Province.
We reached Masinag intersection in probably half-hour which is not so bad considering that the road was narrow. We also couldn’t drive faster because of the sea of Alay Lakad devotees.
Our fourth church is the St. Therese right beside the SM Masinag bridgeway across its shopping mall.
Their altar is all gilded and the structure is modern. The only downside is the vehicle noise coming from the highway. A church must be quiet, conjucive to praying, soul- searching and meditation
I am so proud of my two children. They willingly and wholeheartedly come with us every year to the Visita Iglesia and they really take it to heart. They do pray.
Fifth stop is the Padre Pio in Libis, Quezon City.
We only stayed for 15 minutes because it was hard to meditate due to the thousands of people. No place to kneel or sit. Hundreds were in line for the cross penitence. I saw a woman overloaded with some unwanted pounds carrying a very tiny cross intended for little children. Maybe she didn’t have any sin.
Last stop is the Christ the King along Greenmeadows Avenue. Traditionally, this is our last stop because of its proximity to our residence.
They moved the altar to their airconditioned chapel. They had it in the garden for many years which I preferred.
We arrived at the Christ the King Church at 11:30 pm, No more candles to light.
