We catholics of the 21st century have it easy. Especially here in south Louisiana where fresh seafood is plentiful. But it used to not be that way. Today, for Roman Catholics, there are only two official fast days in the liturgical year: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In years (and centuries!) past, that was not …
Spicy Baked Tilapia [#Recipe]
It’s Friday again… a Friday in Lent. I want to share a new Lenten recipe with you, a recipe that makes me think back to my visit to the Sea of Galilee last year: Spicy Baked Tilapia. Tilapia is called St. Peter’s Fish because it hails from the Sea of Galilee. When the gospels tell …
7 Unique Lenten Recipe Ideas for Fridays in Lent… with a Serving of Charity
Tired of fish sticks and tuna fish sandwiches on Fridays in Lent? Want something really yummy instead? On this Lenten Friday I want to share 7 unique recipe ideas for you and your family. Simple, easy, and tasty, these recipes will not only beckon your family to the table, they will keep them there… asking …
Ugali with Bean Soup from Tanzania #4Lent4Life
One of my favorite Lenten practices is taking part in the efforts of CRS Rice Bowl. This Lent, CRS Rice Bowl has put together new stories and new recipes for each week of Lent, and I will be sharing one story and one recipe with you each Sunday in Lent. The first story and recipe comes …
How Do You Grow in Faith During Lent? [Feedback Wanted!]
I know we just exited the Christmas Season and that we are now in Ordinary Time, but I am already starting to think about Lent. Crazy, I know. A foodie anticipating Lent. 😉 But I’m working on a special something to help families grow in faith together during Lent, and I only have a few short …