“Catholic Culinary Inspiration to Help You Grow in Faith around the Table”
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Eating, Communion, and Our Need for Repentance
“Note the empty divine throne at the top of this icon of the Prodigal Son…. The Prodigal is going to be made one of the sons of God, and Christ…
Inside the Light: Understanding the Message of Fatima
Sixteen years ago today the last seer of Fatima, Lucia dos Santos (known in religious life as Sr. Lucia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart), joined her beloved cousins Francisco…
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Mary, the Mother of Jesus and My Mother
Yesterday we celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. I have always found this to be the most appropriate way to usher in the new year. Mary of Nazareth,…
2020: Unexpected Blessings
One of the unexpected blessings of 2020 was having all the kids under our roof again. When the pandemic hit and the quarantine was first announced, our oldest child (and…
The Incarnation: God’s Great Surprise
On this 6th day of Christmas I want to reflect on the Incarnation and what it means for me and you. I confess that I approach this subject with a…
The Eminently Practical Wisdom of Scripture
The first reading for Mass this morning is from the first Letter of St. John, and what John has to say is strikingly practical for me today in my own…
The Holy Innocents and the Chaos of Fear
The Holy Innocents… those male babies two years and younger who were slaughtered by the hand of Herod the Great because he feared to lose his power to the Newborn…
The Holy Family, John the Evangelist, and Christmas Out of the Ordinary
Today we celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph… at the beginning of this year dedicated to St. Joseph. Historically, December 27th is the feast day of St.…
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St. Stephen, Christmas Martyrdom, and Trying Something New
Today is the Feast of St. Stephen, deacon and first martyr. In his homily this morning, Fr. Robert (at St. Peter’s in Covington) noted the echoes of Jesus’ death that…
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Recipes
I’ve been busy in the kitchen cooking up new favorite recipes.
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Prepping for Easter: Pomegranate & Pistachio Turkish Delight
I know we are only on the Second Sunday of Lent, but it doesn’t…
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Beef Chili from Scratch
Special thanks to Alicia Quebedeaux at Catholic Community Radio for gently nudging me to…
Giving Thanks even in the Mess
Thanksgiving embodies the idyllic family feast, at least for us here in America. Our…
Creole Tomato Jam Recipe
I shared this recipe this morning on the Wake Up! show on Catholic Community…
Meatless Friday at CatholicMom.com – Summer Bulgur Salad Recipe
Barbara Stein shares her recipe for Summer Bulgur Salad today at CatholicMom.com as part…
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Sister T’s Ratatouille Recipe
Recipe submitted by Sr. Tracey Dugas, FSP When you hear the word Ratatouille, what…
King Cakes, Mardi Gras and the Epiphany
From Wednesday’s show… King Cakes, Mardi Gras and the Epiphany… including the history of…
No Meat! Meatless Fridays Throughout the Year | The Catholic Foodie Show
Hot on the heels of my interview on Catholicism Live! last night we tackle…
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Vietnamese Preserved Lemons (Chanh Muối) and Salty Lemonade | Garden Betty
About a month ago, my wife and I had the opportunity for a date…
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