FEAST OF ST. MONICA
Revelation,
Chapter 14, Verse 6-7
6Then I saw another angel flying
high overhead, with everlasting good news_to
announce to those who dwell on earth, to every nation, tribe, tongue, and
people. 7He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, for his
time has come to sit in judgment. Worship him who made heaven and earth and sea
and springs of water.”
Note in Revelations [14:6–13]
Three angels proclaim imminent judgment on the pagan world, calling all peoples
to worship God the creator. Babylon (Rome) will fall, and its supporters will
be tormented forever.
In Revelations [14:6] there is Everlasting good news: that God’s eternal reign is about to
begin, therefore, Fear not, for God is with you! Trust in Him as you would a mighty
fortress in adversity.
Today let us remember to weep over lost souls by praying for
those who are part of the church suffering and rejoicing over converted ones
who are now members of the church militant. O Holy St. Monica Pray for us.
Saint Monica[1]
” From the French have come many
excellent things. Nothing related to wartime, mind you, but if you’re looking
for ways to enjoy the finer things in life there are no wiser people. Take the
Pots de Creme, for instance, a truly decadent preparation that is quite
possibly the king of desserts.” Anonymous
Rich, creamy, delectable. Pots de Creme
are one of the greatest inventions of the 17th Century, and they’ve remained a
favorite treat in the centuries since. Pots de Creme Day celebrates these
delicious treats and their long history. In the 17th-century Pots de Creme
started becoming popular and were originally created filling crusts like a pie.
As time went on they were made in smaller portions and the crust was
eliminated. While it remains incredibly popular, many people have difficulty
pronouncing it. It is not, as the name suggests, “Pawts deh Creem”, but in fact
is pronounced “Po de Krehm”. But no matter how you pronounce it, it’ absolutely
delicious and a complete breeze to make! Pots de Creme are, at their most
basic, just four ingredients, but once you master the basic recipe a whole
world of possibility opens up. Fruit flavors were incredibly common, especially
when prepared with fresh fruit, or you could enjoy them as a rich chocolate or
butterscotch. Really, there was no end to what these little custards could be.
That’s right! These are lightly prepared custards, but the French didn’t have a
word for custard, so they called them Pots de Creme.
How to Celebrate
Pots de Creme day is an excellent
opportunity for you to discover the ease with which they can be made and the
unlimited variety that comes out of one simple recipe. First, start off with a
basic vanilla version.
Pots de Creme
6 cups heavy cream
1 ½c whole milk
¾t kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
18 large egg yolks
¾c sugar
Whipped Cream (for serving)
6 cups heavy cream
1 ½c whole milk
¾t kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
18 large egg yolks
¾c sugar
Whipped Cream (for serving)
Begin by putting a rack on the middle
space of an oven and begin preheating until it reaches 300F. Blend together the
milk, salt, and cream in a large pot, split the vanilla bean and scrape the
seeds into it. Slowly bring the pot to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to
prevent the bottom from burning. While that heats, whisk the egg yolks and
sugar until they reach a light golden color, and then pour the hot cream into
the yolk blend, whisking until smooth. Then strain it through a fine sieve into
a pitcher. Place the ramekins on a roasting pan and fill each of them until
they’re half full. Bake for 25-30 minutes, and then cool in a water bath for 5
minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack and let them cool down. Place in a
refrigerator and allow to chill for four hours.
Top with whipped cream and serve!
"Read
these counsels slowly. Pause to meditate on these thoughts. They are things
that I whisper in your ear-confiding them-as a friend, as a brother, as a
father. And they are being heard by God. I won't tell you anything new. I will
only stir your memory, so that some thought will arise and strike you; and so
you will better your life and set out along ways of prayer and of Love. And in
the end you will be a more worthy soul."
55. Don't hide from your Director those insinuations of the enemy. Your
victory, on taking him into your confidence, brings you more grace from God.
And moreover, you now have what will help you to keep on conquering, your
spiritual father's prayers and his gift of counsel.
·
Please
Pray for soul of Senator
McCain and his family and for the unity of our country; asking Our Lady of Beauraing to
intercede.
[1]www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2016-08-27
[3]http://www.escrivaworks.org/book/the_way-point-1.htm
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