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Bishops wear a special hat called a miter and carry a staff known as a crosier. This fun snack celebrates how St. Patrick was a bishop, and comes in the form of a delicious apple cinnamon treat! This recipe makes about 24 staffs; 1 apple…

With all the loud and crowded parades, green beer, leprechauns, and kelly-colored costumes, it can be easy to forget that St. Patrick’s Day commemorates a real man, and that the feast of St. Patrick — March 17 — marks the day of his death.…

3 cups water 1 zucchini, stemmed and chopped ¾ cup chopped okra 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ cup peanut butter ½ teaspoon hot red…

From the awesomely inspiring Bake until Bubbly: The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook New Orleans Baked French Toast 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 loaf Italian country bread, cut into 1/2 inch…

I had just met the man of my dreams. But how could I tell him how I felt?

For a tasty treat to celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes, try building this grotto out of Cocoa (or Fruity) Pebbles!   Our Lady of Lourdes "Cocoa Pebbles" Grotto Ingredients: ½ stick butter 10.5 oz pkg mini marshmallows 13 oz box Cocoa Pebbles…

Only the Church Believes What the Love Songs Say

How do you communicate your love for others? How do others communicate their love for you? We give our love to family, friends, and those in need, but many times they can fail to feel our love because we don’t effectively communicate. Why?…

¼ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup all-fruit apricot jam ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 (4 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon…