FEAST OF ST. MARTHA
2 Maccabees, Chapter 15, Verse 8
He urged his men not to fear the attack of the Gentiles, but
mindful of the help they had received in the past from Heaven, to expect now
the victory that would be given them by the Almighty.
As an old retired military man it
was common for us to say while we were loading our magazines with bullets, “Praise
the Lord and pass the ammunition. We knew that without faith it is impossible
to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who seek him. Optimists see stepping stones where
pessimists see stumbling blocks.
"Stretching
out his right hand, Jeremiah presented a gold sword to Judas. As he gave it to
him he said 'Accept this holy sword as a gift from God; with it you shall crush
your adversaries.' " —2 Maccabees 15:15-16
Nicanor planned to slaughter the
Jews on the Sabbath. Because they would not break the Sabbath by fighting, they
would be easily killed. "Nevertheless he did not succeed in carrying out
his cruel plan" (15:5). "Maccabeus remained confident, fully
convinced that he would receive help from the Lord" (15:7). He had a dream
that Onias the high priest and Jeremiah the prophet were interceding in heaven
for the Jews. "Nicanor and his men advanced to the sound of trumpets and
battle songs. But Judas and his men met the army with supplication and prayers.
Fighting with their hands and praying to God with their hearts, they laid low
at least thirty-five thousand, and rejoiced greatly over this manifestation of
God's power" (15:25-27). The book ends in triumph.
Prayer: Father, may I ask my brothers and
sisters both on earth and in heaven to pray for me.
Promise: "So a skillfully composed story delights the ears of those who read the work. Let this, then, be the end." —15:39
Feast of St. Martha[2]
After the ascension of our Lord, when the disciples were departed, she with her brother Lazarus and her sister Mary, also Saint Maximum which baptized them, and to whom they were committed of the Holy Ghost, and many others, were put into a ship without sail, oars, or rudder, which by the conduct of our Lord they came all to Marseilles, and after came to the territory of Aix in Provence, and there converted the people to the faith. Martha was courteous and gracious to the sight of the people.
The Golden Legend also records the grand lifestyle imagined for Martha and her siblings in its entry on Mary Magdalene: Mary Magdalene had her surname of Magdalo, a castle, and was born of right noble lineage and parents, which were descended of the lineage of kings. And her father was named Cyrus, and her mother Eucharis. She with her brother Lazarus, and her sister Martha, possessed the castle of Magdalo, which is two miles from Nazareth, and Bethany, the castle which is nigh to Jerusalem, and also a great part of Jerusalem, which, all these things they departed among them. In such wise that Mary had the castle Magdalo, whereof she had her name Magdalene. And Lazarus had the part of the city of Jerusalem, and Martha had to her part Bethany. And when Mary gave herself to all delights of the body, and Lazarus extended all to knighthood, Martha, who was wise, governed nobly her brother's part and also her sister's, and also her own, and administered to knights, and her servants, and to poor men, such necessities as they needed. Nevertheless, after the ascension of our Lord, they sold all these things.
True Love of Neighbor
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Love is a verb, A doing, sharing, acting, and living part of more
than just speech.[4]
Today make some Lasagna to share
with those you love.
National Lasagna Day is dedicated to appreciating lasagna. The true origins of when and how National Lasagna Day came to be are unclear. However, Google reports of National Lasagna Day began to appear in the 21st century. Lasagna is a flat-shaped pasta that is layered with sauce and various ingredients, the most popular including beef, spinach, cheese or seafood. Lasagna is believed to have originated in Naples, Italy. The first lasagna recipe appears in The Liber de Coquina (The book of cooking/cookery), which is one of the oldest medieval cookbooks. Some have suggested that lasagna comes from the Greek word laganon, which stands for a flat sheet of pasta dough. Others however suggest that lasagna comes from a 14th-century British recipe called Loseyn, which included layering ingredients between pasta sheets. National Lasagna Day is observed on July 29th of every year.
National
Lasagna Day Facts & Quotes
·
As
per the USDA, 100g of lasagna contains 135 calories, 4.9g of fat and 15g of
carbohydrate.
·
Lasagna
is the favorite food of Garfield, a comic strip cat.
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Lasagna…
nature's perfect food! – Garfield
National
Lasagna Day Top Events and Things to Do
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Enjoy
lasagna specials on National Lasagna Day at your favorite eatery. Many
restaurants offer free lasagna, discounts and Lasagna special to celebrate the
day.
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Try
a healthier
alternative to the traditional lasagna. Lasagna can be vegan,
gluten-free, and made without dairy products. Here are some vegan lasagna
options:
1) Vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta and butternut squash
2) Mexican lasagna with layers of refried beans, avocado, guacamole and fresh veggies
3) Zucchini and tomato lasagna with a cashew and herb cheese
4) Mushroom, pesto, spinach and tofu cheese lasagna
5) Eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, mushroom, tomato and basil lasagna with tofu ricotta
1) Vegan lasagna with tofu ricotta and butternut squash
2) Mexican lasagna with layers of refried beans, avocado, guacamole and fresh veggies
3) Zucchini and tomato lasagna with a cashew and herb cheese
4) Mushroom, pesto, spinach and tofu cheese lasagna
5) Eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, mushroom, tomato and basil lasagna with tofu ricotta
·
Cook
lasagna in the slow cooker, rather than a conventional oven. As with
baked lasagna, layer noodles, cheese and toppings in the slow cooker and let it
cook slowly. Slow cooker meals are great for a busy family that still
likes to eat a nutritious meal at the end of a long day.
·
Cook
your lasagna in a dishwasher. According to MythBusters, the popular
television show on the Discovery network, this is definitely feasible.
·
Attend
a cooking vacation in Italy where you week-long cooking class at Taste of
Italy cooking school in Tuscany, Italy where they teach students how to make
lasagna the traditional, Italian way.
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