Reading: The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales for Lent

I read this book for Lent of this year and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It's a short book, a compilation of St Francis de Sales' sermons during Lent. His sermons were originally intended to be listened to, but I find the written form just as insightful and even humorous at times. If I chuckled aloud from reading some of it, I can’t imagine what it would be like to hear it in person as part of his parish during that time.

The lessons from each sermon was clear and concise, and I felt that he used humor at times to get different points across and also to make sure that people in the pews were paying attention. The message of each sermon varied, and its aim is to teach and guide, in which it succeeded because I'm still thinking about this book well after Lent.

The is one of those books that I could read over and over again and still gain valuable insights and encouragements each time. It has helped me on my Lenten journey this year, and I highly recommend this book for Lent next year or just anytime.

Gone Fishing

It’s summer, and school is out… Have a good summer and be safe! As always, pray unceasingly.

Of all the -isms ...

Of all the -isms in our culture today, this one is often ignored and up there with the most nefarious. I’m talking about nepotism. This is because it is so stealthy. It is not obvious. You never know who is related to whom, either by blood or by marriage. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose who your family are. The treachery within family is stuff of legends and timeless novels. At the same time, the benefits of some families just keep on giving, bootstraps not needed at all, just look for the red carpet treatment. When it comes to nepotism, there are tell-tale signs over time, emphasis on time. There are certain people who seem to get away with everything. Rules for you but not for them. Some of these people aren’t qualified for the job, and yet they have been promoted countless times to the top just like that. Then there are some people who haven't done much and yet they’re bestowed with awards and recognitions nonstop just for showing up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are...

What’s Cooking Vol. 4: Garlic Bread

This is a side. It’s really nothing, but it’s one of our favorite no meat dishes, so I thought I’d share this as an idea for a side during Lent. What you need: - bread - butter - garlic seasoning - shredded Parmesan cheese If you have a loaf of bread, it’s even better. It works with everyday sliced bread as shown in the image above. Melt the butter in the microwave until it is soft enough to mix but not liquid. It doesn’t take long, like several seconds. The amount of butter varies depending on the bread and how much parmesan you’d like. Mix the butter with garlic seasoning and the shredded parmesan cheese. Spread it on the bread and put it in the oven or toaster oven. Baking time will vary depending on how toasted you like your bread. Bake until the butter is melted into the bread or until the parmesan cheese is slightly toasted. There are many garlic seasonings out there, but this Weber one is my favorite, not salty, just herbs and garlic. The same goes for the s...

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