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!)
- Another Lion Cake
- 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 (Fruity Pebbles Grotto)
- Cocoa Pebbles Grotto (pictured here)
- Rice Krispie Treat Grotto
- Mary's Immaculate Conception (An all white dinner in her honor!)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Chicken Soup and Dumplings
- Springs at the Grotto (pictured here)
April 16, Pope Benedict's Birthday:
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! (Includes Dragon Taco Dip)
- In Preparation for St. George's Day (Dragon Cake Tutorial)
- Red Cross Crispies for St. George
- Dragon Cakes for St. George (2010 - Cake Link-Up)
April 25, Saint Mark (New, Trad.):
April 28, Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (New):
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)
- Or these Mother Most Pure Calla Lily Sandwiches
- Lily Lollipops
- Upside Down Pineapple Cake for the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
O Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.
*I am currently working on an updated post for the Easter season, and hope to have it completed soon.
Thank you for this site. It is a work of love and fine cooking art! God bless you for taking the time to put this together and to help give parents ideas about how to bring more fun and joy around Christ into our children's lives! Bravo! Well done! I suspect our heavenly Chef's are smiling!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindi, for taking the time to comment and for all your kind words. May God bless you!
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