Arnold's Birthday
NATIONAL
CHEESECAKE DAY
Luke, Chapter 5,
verse 9-10:
9 For
astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with
him, 10
and likewise James and John, the
sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be AFRAID;
from now on you will be catching men.”
When
the boat came to shore these men these fishermen; forsook everything. They gave
up their careers, businesses, families and were committed 100 percent to the
mission of Christ and they followed Him. Is there anything or anyone in this
world that you would give up everything to follow? These men were not perfect
specimens as disciples; yet; our Lord chose them: and through them as imperfect
as they were, He created His bride the Holy Roman Catholic church; which is
still ran by far from perfect men. If today, you hear his voice saying do not
be afraid; follow Him!
Novena
in Honor of Saint John Marie Vianney[1]
Horror of
Sin
Saint John Mary Baptist
Vianney, you were so adamant against sin, yet so sympathetic and so ready to
welcome the sinner. I come to you today as if you were still alive, as if I
were kneeling at your feet and you could hear me. Bend towards me, listen to
the repentant confidence for the weaknesses and miserable deeds of mine. Priest
of the Lord, inexhaustible Confessor, obtain for me the horror for sin. You
wanted us First to avoid the occasion of sin. I want to take your advice and make
the resolution to break bad habits and to avoid the dangerous occasions of sin.
Help me today to examine my conscience. Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence
in your intercession. Pray for me during this novena especially for... (mention
silently your special intentions).
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
National Cheesecake Day[2]
National Cheesecake Day is
a day of appreciation for the cheesecake dessert. Based on the discovery
of cheese molds, it is believed that cheesecake originated in ancient Greece.
Athenaeus, a Greek writer, is credited with the first cheesecake recipe, which
only used basic ingredients such as cheese, flour and honey. After the
Romans conquered Greece, cheesecake recipes began to include eggs and baking
time. With the passing of time, cheesecake ingredients were modified to
resemble the finished product we know today. However, the use of cream cheese
is an entirely American version of the cheesecake, one that has evolved to
consist of an uncooked cream cheese filling on top of cookie or graham
crackers, while English cheesecakes are cooked to completion and have a dry
texture. This scrumptious national holiday occurs every year on July 30th.
National Cheesecake Day Facts &
Quotes
·
According to Guinness World Records, the largest
cheesecake ever made weighed 6,900 pounds and was created by Philadelphia Cream
Cheese in Lowville, New York, USA.
·
Arnold Reuben, owner of the Turf Restaurant in
NYC, created the New York Style cheesecake in 1929. This cheesecake is
not served with any fruit or sauce but has a smooth taste from the extra number
of egg yolks that are added in the cream cheese mixture.
·
Pretty in Pink Cheesecake by Elegant
Cheesecakes of Saks Fifth Avenue is one of the most expensive American
cheesecakes. The cheesecake weighs 8 pounds and is shaped as a stack of gift
boxes, each made of edible chocolate wrapping, while the cheesecake is made of
chocolate decadence layered with health crunch in vanilla and chocolate butter
cream. The price tag for this cheesecake is $325.
·
In 1972, Evelyn and Oscar Overton moved to Los
Angeles and opened The Cheesecake Factory Bakery to sell Evelyn's cheesecakes.
Today, The Cheesecake Factory has become a $2 billion global company with
restaurants all across the States and in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Mexico.
·
Because you don't live near a bakery doesn't
mean you have to go without cheesecake - Hedy Lamarr - Golden Age Actress
National Cheesecake Day Top Events
and Things to Do
·
Try baking a Japanese or English cheesecake.
Japanese cheesecakes have a soft, light and cottony texture, while
English cheesecakes are cooked and served with a fruit compote.
·
Enjoy a discounted or free cheesecake from your
favorite cheesecake restaurant. Many restaurants offer discounts and
samples of cheesecake on National Cheesecake Day.
·
Host a cheesecake potluck. Each guest must
bring one cheesecake of his/her own creation. All guests may then indulge in
each other's delicious creations and try a wide new variety of cheesecake
flavors.
·
According to the USDA, every 100g of cheesecake
contains 321 calories with a total fat content of 23g. To try a healthier
alternative, bake a cheesecake using Greek yogurt instead of cheese.
·
Participate in the Kona Cheesecake Run, held on
April 17, 2016, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Cheesecake samples at the run
are provided by The Cheesecake Factory Novi.
Jameson Cheesecake
Baileys Cheesecake tends to be an ubiquitous - but very popular - feature of many pubs and restaurant menus in Ireland. Much more unusual, and dare we say, probably even nicer is a cheesecake make with Irish whiskey. Try this foolproof Jameson version at home.
Jameson Cheesecake
- Ingredients
- Base
-
165g
/ 5.5oz butter
- 15 digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- Topping
-
225g
/ 8oz icing sugar
-
275ml
/10 fl oz (½ pint) fresh whipping cream
-
450g
/ 1lb Philadelphia cheese
- 4 caps (bottle caps) of Jameson Whiskey
· White and dark chocolate for decoration
· Preparation method
- Place digestive biscuits in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Melt the butter and add the biscuits.
· Put into a 23cm (9 inch) loose bottom cake tin (do not press the mixture into the tin too much or your base will be too hard). Leave in the fridge to set.
· Beat the Philadelphia and add the icing sugar.
· Lightly whip the cream and mix into the cheese mixture.
·
Add
the Jameson whiskey to the cheese and cream mixture and mix well. Pour over the biscuit base. Leave at least a few hours in the fridge and
decorate with grated dark and white chocolate.
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY
SECTION TWO-THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
CHAPTER
ONE-THE SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Article 2 THE
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
III. The Effects of
Confirmation
1302 It is evident from its celebration that the effect of the
sacrament of Confirmation is the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once
granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.
1303 From this fact, Confirmation brings an increase and
deepening of baptismal grace:
- it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation which makes us cry,
"Abba! Father!";
- it unites us more firmly to Christ;
- it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;
- it renders our bond with the Church more perfect;
- it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the
faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ, to confess the name of
Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross:
Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the
spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage,
the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the spirit of holy fear in God's
presence. Guard what you have received. God the Father has marked you with his
sign; Christ the Lord has confirmed you and has placed his pledge, the Spirit,
in your hearts.
1304 Like Baptism which it completes, Confirmation is given
only once, for it too imprints on the soul an indelible spiritual mark, the
"character," which is the sign that Jesus Christ has marked a
Christian with the seal of his Spirit by clothing him with power from on high
so that he may be his witness.
1305 This "character" perfects the common priesthood
of the faithful, received in Baptism, and "the confirmed person receives
the power to profess faith in Christ publicly and as it were officially (quasi
ex officio)."
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: The
lonely and destitute
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Religion
in the Home for Preschool: July
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Let
Freedom Ring Day 24
· Rosary
Today is
my Grandson Joshua’s birthday,
please
pray for his intentions.
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