https://youtu.be/r7I83POusNk In today’s unique homily, Father Jerry shares in fascinating visual detail Rembrandt’s painting, Return of the Prodigal Son. As he talks, you will see close-up details of the famous piece. In the scene, the son has returned home in a wretched state from travels in which he has wasted his inheritance and fallen into […]
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Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent
https://youtu.be/WBZV55XKrzE “To love others as Christ loved us often demands first that we put aside our own misgivings and fears and embarrassments in order to help others overcome their own misgivings and fears and embarrassments,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily, “That kind of love can be so overwhelmingly demanding and draining that we shy […]
Continue ReadingThursday of the 2nd Week of Lent
https://youtu.be/cEho1XGn-D0 In today’s homily, Father Jerry tells the story of a Spanish-speaking family that flew to Portland — the wrong Portland. But with only a couple hundred dollars in their pockets, they were stuck on the wrong side of the country and found themselves sleeping in the airport. The way this family of three was […]
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Meatless Meals: Green Beans with Toasted Pecans and Blue Cheese
by Susan Oliver 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 T. olive oil 1 tsp. cider vinegar 2 tsp. finely chopped shallots 1/2 T. olive oil 3/4 lb. fresh green beans (ends snapped) pecans crumbled blue cheese Mix first four ingredients for dressing. Blanch beans in boiling water for 3 mins. or until just tender–do not overcook […]
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Meatless Meals: Southern Grits Casserole
by Barb Weir 6 c. water 1 1/2 c. grits, instant or regular 1 tsp. salt, to taste 1 stick melted butter 10 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 c, milk 1 T. Worcestershire Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Boil water. Gradually add grits, stir until thickened. Do not overcook. […]
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