The month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood. (The Feast of the Most Precious Blood, established by Pope Pius IX in 1849, was originally celebrated each year on the first Sunday of July. Later, Pope Pius X assigned July 1 as the fixed date of this celebration.) The early Fathers say that the Church was born from the pierced side of Christ, and that the sacraments were brought forth through His Blood.
July 1st, and All Month, Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Trad):
- Blood Orange and Pomegranate Sparkling Sangria
- Summer Sangria in this Month of the Most Precious Blood
July 1, Bl. Junipero Serra (New):
- Celebrating Bl. Junipero Serra with California Mission Foods
- Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Flan -- A Spanish Delight
- Tiny Tonsure Cakes
- St. Junípero Serra's Black Mission Figs
July 3, St. Thomas the Apostle (New):
- Chaldean Coconut Cookies
- Thomasstriezeln
- Grilled Chicken and Rice Salad with Curry-Saffron Dressing for the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle
July 4, U.S. Independence Day (New):
- 6 Patriotic Treats for Independence Day
- 4 More Festive Foods for the 4th
- Red, White & Blue Berry Brownie Torte
July 4, St. Elizabeth of Portugal (New):
- St. Elizabeth Rose Rolls
- St. Elizabeth of Portugal (the great-neice of St. Elizabeth of Hungary) is symbolized by a crown representing sovereignty and victory over hardship. Any of the Crown Cake Recipes in the archives would be perfect for her feast!
July 6, St. Maria Goretti (New, Hist.):
- St. Maria Goretti's Flames of Forgiveness Cupcakes
- Campanelle "Little Bells" or Gigli "Lily" Pasta Ideas
- St. Maria Goretti is symbolized by white lilies, so any of the lily ideas in the archives would be appropriate for her feast!
July 11, St. Benedict (New):
July 12, St. Veronica of the Veil (Hist.):
July 12, Saints Louis and Zelie Martin (New/some places):
- Blessed Zelie Martin Lace Effect Sugar Cookies
- The Lace Cookies - Florentines
- Lace Cookie Bowls for St. Anne (also perfect for St. Zelie!)
- Canonization of Zelie and Louis Martin - Parmesan Lace Bowls
- A Simple Treat for the Feast of Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin
- Watchmaker Cake with Cameo in Lace Candy
July 14, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (New):
- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha (Cornbread Recipe)
- Lily of the Mohawks Cake and Cornbread
- Campanelle "Little Bells" or Gigli "Lily" Pasta Ideas
- St. Kateri Care Package (Pasta)
July 15, St. Swithin:
July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel (New, Trad.):
- Granita di Caffe
- Mystic Monk Coffee
- Carmel Iced Milks and Coffee
- Mount Carmel Steamers
- Sweet Carmel Rosary
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Crown
- A Scapular Cake
- A Brown Scapular Cake
- More Scapular Cakes In Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Healthy Gluten Free Scapular Cake
- Brown Scapular Brownies for Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Scapular Cookies for Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Carmelite Sundaes
- A Simple Caramel Applesauce Crown Cake
- Brownies with Salted Honey Caramel Sauce (AIP/Paleo)
- Easy No-Bake Scapular Treats
- Chocolate Graham Scapulars
July 22, St. Mary Magdalen (New, Trad.):
- Madeleines for the feast of St. Mary Magdalene
- Resurrection Rolls
- Magdalenenstriezeln (St. Magdalen Fingers)
- Magdalenas for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalen
July 23, St. Brigit of Sweden (New):
- St. Bridget of Sweden (Swedish Meatballs and Swedish Chocolate Cookies)
July 25, St. James the Greater (New, Trad.):
- Nacho Stuffed Shells
- Tartelettes de Saint-Jacques à la Mangue
- Coupe Saint-Jacques
- Tarta de Santiago (St. James' Cake)
- Shell Cakes for St. James
- St. James - Santiago Peregrino Drinks
- Coquille St. Jacques - Scallops for St. James
- Serve it in a Scallop Shell
- Mini Tarta de Santiago in Shell
- Bacon and Chocolate on the Feast of St. James
July 25, St. Christopher (Trad.):
- Transportation Shaped Candy in honor of St. Christopher
- Transportation Themed Snacks for the Feast of St. Christopher
July 26, St. Anne (New, Trad.):
- Crème Sainte-Anne (St. Anne's Cream)
- Our Heavenly Grandmother
- St. Anne, "Flowering, Fruitful Rod of Jesse"
- Watermelon Pie for the Feast of St. Anne
- Watermelon Cupcakes
- Mum Cupcakes
- A is for St. Anne and for Apple Tart
- St. Anne's Day Dessert Fruit Pizza
- St. Anne Thimble & Thread Pasta in Chicken Noodle Soup
July 30, Blessed Solanus Casey (New):
- Ice Cream w/ Salted Honey Caramel Sauce on the Feast of Blessed Solanus Casey
- Blessed Solanus Casey Soup & Sandwich
- St. Ignacio's Nachos
- Ignacio (Cake for St. Ignatius Day)
- A Feast for St. Ignatius Loyola
- St. Ignatius Cupcakes
- Jésuites - French Almond Cream Pastries
Precious Blood of Jesus, save us!
Sanguis Christi, inebria me!
Sanguis Christi, inebria me!
Thank you for these monthly posts! It helps those of us who aren't very versed in the kitchen and the saints to plan ahead and think about what we need to make sure we have on hand for the month!
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I second that! These monthly posts are great!
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