Since Holy Thursday, the day on which we celebrate the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper, usually falls in April, the Catholic Church dedicates this month to devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
“The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing more but Heaven.” ~ St. Peter Julian Eymard
“The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus. After this, there is nothing more but Heaven.” ~ St. Peter Julian Eymard
"When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence." ~ St. Francis de Sales
April 11, St. Leo the Great (Trad.):
- Lion Cake (Since Leo means Lion!)
- Lion Cupcakes
April 16th, St. Bernadette Soubirous (Trad./some places):
- Crepes for the Feast of St. Bernadette
- Blueberry Muffins for Our Lady
- A (Blue) French Meal for Our Lady of Lourdes
- A Grotto for Our Lady
- Mary's Immaculate Conception (An all white dinner in her honor!)
- Springs at the Grotto (pictured here)
April 16, Pope Benedict's Birthday:
- Zucchetto Cakes
- Popecakes
- Birthday Dinner for Papa Ben!
- Pope Benedict's Coat of Arms Cupcakes
- Other Uses for those St. Nicholas Cookie Cutters!
April 23, Saint George (New, Trad.):
- Recipes for St. George
- Cry 'God for Harry, England and St. George!'
- St. George -- A Boy's Feast Day!
- In Preparation for St. George's Day
*We plan to post another Mr. Linky on April 24th, so you all can share pictures of your Dragon Cakes and/or St. George's Day Celebrations. Be sure to take pictures!
April 25, Saint Mark (New, Trad.):
- Risi e Bisi ~ Venetian Rice and Peas
- St. Gregory's Cherries (Crisp)
- San Marco Pasta and Animal Cakes
- Cupcakes for St. Mark's Feast Day
April 29 (New) and April 30 (Trad.), Saint Catherine of Siena:
- St. Catherine of Siena - Peace Bread
- Pasta Santa Caterina
- Lily Sandwiches for Our Lady (The lily is a symbol of St. Catherine)
- Upside Down Pineapple Cake for the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
O Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.
Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI recently shared "Catholic Cuisine" with my women's group at church, and they are very excited to discover a site that gathers recipes and ideas to celebrate the liturgical year in their own domestic churches. So, thank you (again!) for this wonderful, collective site! It is such a treasure!
I am hoping that our Lion Cake turns out as nice as the one shown here.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
I love the Dragon cake.
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