liturgical year

  • Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

    O ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comfort of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; deign to cast upon me a look of mercy. By appearing in the Grotto… Continue reading

    Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
  • Advent Thoughts from Years Past

    I was going through my unpublished drafts and came across these two, so I’m publishing now as part of my digital decluttering efforts: Unfinished Draft From 2011: Two weeks ago I finally tackled the kitchen island that hasn’t been decluttered… Continue reading

    Advent Thoughts from Years Past
  • Sweet Potato Soup

    SWEET POTATO SOUP sweet potatoes + celery + onions + broth (your pick, i used beef) + tarragon + bay leaves + salt and pepper. cook together in a pot until tender then puree in blender. add a bit of… Continue reading

    Sweet Potato Soup
  • “Injera” Crepes

    “INJERA” CREPES In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast 1/2 cup teff flour 1 cup whole wheat flour (or if wanting gluten-free, King Arthur’s Measure for Measure) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups water Stir… Continue reading

    “Injera” Crepes
  • Tom Kha Gai

    Start out with coconut milk — canned or boxed — put in large saucepan or pot, medium heat. Amount of coconut milk will depend on how much chicken or vegetables you want to cook. You don’t need to have the… Continue reading

  • Dairy-Free Quarter-Whole Wheat Bread

    DAIRY-FREE QUARTER-WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD Combine 4 cups warm water a can of coconut milk + enough water to measure 2 cups (can also use other types of milk or “milk” — you do want some richness to this to produce a… Continue reading

    Dairy-Free Quarter-Whole Wheat Bread
  • Churros con Chocolate

    For the churros: In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 cup water, couple large pinches of salt, 1/4 cup butter (or 2 tablespoons oil), and 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional). Stir in one cup of flour and remove from heat.… Continue reading

    Churros con Chocolate
  • All Souls Day 2018

    O Master and Creator of the universe, Lord of life and death, You give our souls being and fill them with blessings: You carry out and transform everything by the work of Your Word, at the time foreordained and according… Continue reading

    All Souls Day 2018
  • Feast of the Holy Family

    When the days were completed for their purificationaccording to the law of Moses,They took him up to Jerusalemto present him to the Lord,just as it is written in the law of the Lord,Every male that opens the womb shall be… Continue reading

    Feast of the Holy Family
  • St. Lorenzo Ruiz Coloring Page

    Happy Feast Day!! Here’s a coloring page for you: Or download stlorenzoruiz. Read more about St. Lorenzo Ruiz here. Continue reading