We were just in time for the blessing of the palms at the church grounds. It’s a good thing we were early since the church was full.
Palm Sunday always has that festive atmosphere, it is a celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The gospel is quite long but the priest delivered an inspiring and meaningful homily.
Right after the mass, we went to buy sweet potatoes on the roadside, they were selling it at P30 a kilo. Then I saw an old lady selling suman sa latik. I’ve craved for something sweet the past few days but I was too lazy to go out because of the heat and it’s been a while since we bought kakanin. Josef laughed when I said, “hmm…this is so yummy”.
All that mouth-watering goodness. It’s made of sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. The toppings are just coconut creme with a little sugar and freshly grated coconut for that nutty flavor.
May you have a meaningful Palm Sunday celebration.
That sounds tasty and sweet. Happy Easter this coming week.
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Yes, we all look forward to Easter, the beginning of a new life and new hope. Happy Easter too Donna!
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It sounds like you had a wonderful and meaningful Palm Sunday.
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Yes it was. Thanks Sheryl. It’s nice to see you here.
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It’s such a special time of the year. Lovely post.
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Thanks Miriam!
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Nice to hear that you enjoyed your special Sunday, Arlene.
I had a long walk with Ollie, in a very cold wind, with the mud still underfoot.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete! Does it rain every day there? We are officially in the summer season now and the days are really hot.I am in between gardening and reading opinions on the just concluded 2nd Presidential Debate. We will have our national election this coming May. Please say hi to Ollie for me.
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It hasn’t rained for the last four days, Arlene, but the mud just won’t go away! Ollie has been given his hello…
Your coming election finally made it to the news here, looks confusing.
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You said it. there are five presidential candidates. Lots of mudslinging and lots of I don’t know what. Josef is urging me to make a blog about it but I told him, I’ve already decided who to vote for so there is no need for one. Let’s leave that to the political analysts. It’s quite interesting though to read what the “man on the street” thinks of our political situation here. I hope everyone would be discerning enough to vote for someone who is not corrupt, and not vote for one who is a neophyte and who had acquired an American citizenship before but now wants to run as a Philippine president. She might even beat Trump…haha! Not vote for one who is bold enough to say that he will resign in six months (that is if he wins) if he could not eradicate crime and corruption. I am for someone who could bring decency back to the Filipino people, someone who would continue what Pres. PNoy has started.
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i’ve noticed the grated coconut at once and it’s young…i presumed you bought 4 kinds of kakanin that defined the four aspiring presidential candidates and i guessed the candidate that you’ll vote was represented by the kakanin you most craved for….cheers!
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Haha! I’ve made my choice so one is enough. Thank you 🙂
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looks yummy, Arlene! 🙂
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Thanks lolaWi!
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Have a meaningful Lent ate Arlene. =>
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You too Kay!
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