Friday of the third week of Lent
International Women's Day
1 Maccabees, Chapter 3, Verse 30
This
was the fear of a powerful King; that he would run out of money for bribery.
When you have no just cause nor are loved by men this is the only power you can
rely on; for such types they have long abandoned the faith in He that Is. I
wonder if this is the fear of Politico’s and the New World Order elites of the
world today.
Do
you think it could also apply to the upper crusty's in the Church?
The
Reaction of King Antiochus[1]
·
Angry
at defeat he seeks vengeance.
·
He
needs a great army.
·
He
needs a pile of cash.
·
He,
however, is short of cash because of mismanagement and foolish policies.
·
He
needs to squeeze the middle class of Persia for cash.
·
Going
to Persia himself to get the shekels he needs; he leaves his second in charge
Lysias with orders to destroy Jerusalem.
·
Yet,
Judas Maccabee does not falter. His primary reliance is upon prayer to God.
Three
Prayers of a Warrior[2]
1.
The
first prayer of a warrior is to the Holy Spirit. He responds directly to us. A
warrior knows to ask for His help for a warrior to be successful must be filled
not with the spirit of vengeance or anger but with peace and resolve to finish
the fight. In prayer we can find our way out of every situation that has no
exit. The Madonna of Medjugorje has said, “Satan cannot defeat you, not even a
little, because you are God’s children and He is watching over you. Pray and
let the rosary always be in your hands as a sign to Satan that you belong to
me. She further instructs, “Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit. Especially
during these days...surrender your hearts and surrender your life to Jesus. The
most important thing is to ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Come Holy Spirit. The weapons and
shields, the equipment of battle, all lay in prayer, and prayer to the Holy
Spirit is the first prayer of the prayer-warrior. “Begin by calling on the Holy Spirit each day” says Mary of
Medjugorje.
2.
The
second prayer of the warrior is the prayer of deliverance.
Purge us all, oh Holy Spirit. Lead
us to the proper way of deliverance, in obedience always to the Church. Guide
us every inch of the way. Send us new battalions of angels. Send us the great
Archangel Michael, and Saint Francis of Assisi, and the dragonslayer, Saint
George. Deliver us from the energies that jump at us from social evils too
numerous to name. Come, oh Lord Jesus, and break all bondage. Break the
bondages of anger, sloth, addiction, pride, envy, promiscuity, gluttony, lust,
resentment, un-forgiveness, hatred, false prophecy, and the occult. Free us
from ungodliness of all kinds. Purge us of any demons we may have picked up. Let
us not be deceived, oh Lord! Free us too, of any demonic forces that have come
through the family tree. Free us of oppression, depression, discouragement, and
every mental torment.
3.
The
third prayer of a warrior is the prayer for spiritual wisdom.
Lord Jesus, as the strongest Man,
please bind all spirits that come against us. Please open our spiritual eyes.
Please set us forth to understand what we should understand. Please grant us
proper spiritual wisdom. Teach us to be wise. Teach us how sin attracts demons,
or is inspired by evil to begin with. Grant that we carry forth out Christian
duty without undue curiosity. Teach us that the more we sin, the harder and
colder we get, the greater is our bondage.
Friday of the third week of Lent
Prayer.
LOOK down on our fasts, we
beseech Thee, O Lord, with merciful favor, that, as we abstain from food in
body, so we may fast from vice in mind. Amen.
EPISTLE. Numbers xx. 2-13.
In those days, the children of Israel
came together against Moses and Aaron: and making a sedition, they said: Would
God we had perished among our brethren before the Lord. Why have you brought
out the Church of the Lord into the wilderness, that both we and our cattle
should die? Why have you made us come up out of Egypt, and have brought us into
this wretched place which cannot be sowed, nor bringeth forth figs, nor vines,
nor pomegranates, neither is there any water to drink? And Moses and Aaron
leaving the multitude, went into the tabernacle of the covenant, and fell flat
upon the ground, and cried to the Lord, and said: O Lord God, hear the cry of
this people, and open to them Thy treasure, a fountain of living water, that
being satisfied they may cease to murmur. And the glory of the Lord appeared
over them. And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Take the rod, and assemble the
people together, thon and Aaron thy brother, and speak to the rock before them,
and it shall yield waters. And when thou hast brought forth water out of the
rock, all the multitude and their cattle shall drink. Moses therefore took the
rod, which was before the Lord, as He had commanded him. And having gathered
together the multitude before the rock, he said to them: Hear, ye rebellious
and incredulous: Can we bring you forth water out of this rock? And when Moses
had lifted up his hand, and struck the rock twice with the rod, there came
forth water in great abundance, so that the people and their cattle drank. And
the Lord said to Moses and Aaron: Because you have not believed Me, to sanctify
Me before the children of Israel, you shall not bring these
people into the land which I will give them. This is the water of
contradiction, where the children of Israel strove with words against the Lord,
and He was sanctified in them.
GOSPEL. John iv. 5-42.
At
that time Jesus came to a city of Samaria which is called Sichar; near the land
which Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore
being wearied with His journey, sat thus on the well. It was about the sixth
hour. There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus Him: saith to her:
Give Me to drink. For His disciples were gone into the city to buy meats. Then
that Samaritan woman saith to How dost Thou, being a Jew, ask of me to drink,
who am a Samaritan woman? For the Jews do not communicate with the Samaritans.
Jesus answered, and said to her: If thou didst know the gift of God, and Who He
is that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou perhaps wouldst have asked of
Him, and He would have given thee living water. The woman saith to Him: Sir,
Thou hast nothing wherein to draw, and the well is deep: from whence then hast
Thou living water? Art Thou greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the
well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? Jesus answered,
and said to her: Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again; but he
that shall drink of the water that I will give him shall not thirst forever:
but the water that I will give him shall become in him a fountain of water
springing up into life everlasting. The woman saith to Him: Sir, give me this
water, that I may not thirst, nor come hither to draw. Jesus saith to her: Go,
call thy husband, and come hither. The woman answered and said: I have no
husband. Jesus said to her: Thou hast
said well, I have no husband: for thou hast had five husbands: and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband. This thou hast said truly. The woman saith to him: Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet. Our fathers adored on this mountain, and you say that at Jerusalem is the place where men must adore. Jesus saith to her: Woman, believe Me, that the hour cometh when you shall neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem adore the Father. You adore that which you know not: we adore that which we know; for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true adorers shall adore the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father also seeketh such to adore Him. God is a spirit, and they that adore Him must adore Him in spirit and in truth. The woman saith to Him: I know that the Messias cometh (Who is called Christ): therefore when He is come, He will tell us all things. Jesus saith to her: I am He Who am speaking with thee. And immediately His disciples came: and they wondered that He talked with the woman. Yet no man said: What seekest Thou, or why talkest Thou with her? The woman therefore left her water-pot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men there: Come, and see a man Who has told me all things whatsoever I have done. Is not He the Christ? They went therefore out of the city, and came unto Him. In the meantime, the disciples prayed Him, saying: Rabbi, eat. But He said to them: I have meat to eat which you know not. The disciples therefore said one to another: Hath any man brought Him to eat? Jesus saith to them: My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, that I may perfect His work. Do not you say. there are yet four months, and then the harvest cometh? Behold I say to you, lift up your eyes, and see the countries, for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life everlasting: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. For in this is the saying true: that it is one man that soweth, and it is another that reapeth. I have sent you to reap that in which you did not labor, others have labored, and you have entered into their Now of that city many of the Samaritans believed in Him, for the word of the woman giving testimony: He told me all things whatsoever I have done. So when the Samaritans were come to Him, they desired Him that He would tarry there. And He abode there two days. And many more believed in Him because of His own word. And they said to the woman: We now believe, not for thy saying: for we ourselves have heard Him, and know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.
International Women's Day[3]
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements throughout the world. Its purpose is to promote women’s equality, encourage support for repressed women and promote appreciation toward women everywhere. Many organizations, including the United Nations, use this day to also celebrate extraordinary achievements of ordinary women. International Women's Day was initially promoted by the Socialist Party of America. In 1909, it designated this day in remembrance of a major strike by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union. The holiday is now recognized internationally and is an Official National Holiday for many countries, including China, Russia and Ukraine. It is observed annually on March 8th.
International Women's Day Facts & Quotes
·
In
2016, the theme for International Women's Day as promoted by the United Nations
was Planet
50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality.
·
On
the eve of World War I, women across Europe and Russia celebrated the holiday
by protesting the war and campaigning for peace.
·
On
this day, the US Dept. of State and the First Lady award the International
Women of Courage Awards. Ten women are given the award - who have
exemplified exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights,
women’s equality, and social progress, often at great personal risk.
· There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable. - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
International Women's Day Top Events and Things to Do
·
Organize
a sporting
event for women. Numerous studies have shown many benefits for women that
play sports. A recent study by the EY Women Athletes Business Network
even found that women that play sports were more likely to excel in business.
·
If
you're a woman, try learning a task that is typically done by men. Such a
chore may be: changing the oil on your car, computer programming, mowing the
lawn, painting, and any home improvement project.
·
If
you’re a man, show appreciation by performing a chore for your special lady
that is typically done by her. This may include cooking, cleaning, child
care or anything that the special woman in your life does.
· Watch a movie that portrays strong empowered women. Our favorites: Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Elizabeth (1998), Erin Brockovich (2000), The Help (2011), A League of Their Own (1992), Mulan (1998), My Fair Lady (1964), Norma Rae (1979), Volver (2006).
The Church
gives thanks for all the manifestations of the feminine "genius"
which have appeared in the course of history, in the midst of all peoples and
nations; she gives thanks for all the charisms which the Holy Spirit
distributes to women in the history of the People of God, for all the victories
which she owes to their faith, hope and charity: she gives thanks for all the
fruits of feminine holiness.
-John Paul II, Apostolic Letter
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST
SECTION TWO-THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
CHAPTER
TWO-YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
Article 5-THE FIFTH
COMMANDMENT
III. Safeguarding Peace
Peace
2302 By
recalling the commandment, "You shall not kill," our Lord asked
for peace of heart and denounced murderous anger and hatred as immoral.
Anger is a desire for revenge. "To desire vengeance in order to do evil to
someone who should be punished is illicit," but it is praiseworthy to
impose restitution "to correct vices and maintain justice." If
anger reaches the point of a deliberate desire to kill or seriously wound a
neighbor, it is gravely against charity; it is a mortal sin. the Lord says,
"Everyone who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment."
2303
Deliberate hatred is contrary to charity. Hatred of the neighbor is a sin when
one deliberately wishes him evil. Hatred of the neighbor is a grave sin when
one deliberately desires him grave harm. "But I say to you, Love your
enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your
Father who is in heaven."
2304 Respect
for and development of human life requires peace. Peace is not merely the
absence of war, and it is not limited to maintaining a balance of powers
between adversaries. Peace cannot be attained on earth without safeguarding the
goods of persons, free communication among men, respect for the dignity of
persons and peoples, and the assiduous practice of fraternity. Peace is
"the tranquility of order." Peace is the work of justice and the
effect of charity.
2305 Earthly
peace is the image and fruit of the peace of Christ, the messianic "Prince
of Peace." By the blood of his Cross, "in his own person he
killed the hostility," he reconciled men with God and made his Church
the sacrament of the unity of the human race and of its union with God.
"He is our peace." He has declared: "Blessed are the
peacemakers."
2306 Those
who renounce violence and bloodshed and, in order to safeguard human rights,
make use of those means of defense available to the weakest, bear witness to
evangelical charity, provided they do so without harming the rights and
obligations of other men and societies. They bear legitimate witness to the
gravity of the physical and moral risks of recourse to violence, with all its
destruction and death.
Avoiding war
2307 The
fifth commandment forbids the intentional destruction of human life. Because of
the evils and injustices that accompany all war, the Church insistently urges
everyone to prayer and to action so that the divine Goodness may free us from
the ancient bondage of war.
2308 All
citizens and all governments are obliged to work for the avoidance of war.
However, "as long as the danger of war persists and there is no
international authority with the necessary competence and power, governments
cannot be denied the right of lawful self-defense, once all peace efforts have
failed."
2309 The
strict conditions for legitimate defense by military force require rigorous
consideration. The gravity of such a decision makes it subject to rigorous
conditions of moral legitimacy. At one and the same time:
- the damage inflicted by the aggressor on the nation or community of nations
must be lasting, grave, and certain;
- all other means of putting an end to it must have been shown to be
impractical or ineffective;
- there must be serious prospects of success;
- the use of arms must not produce evils and disorders graver than the evil to
be eliminated. The power of modern means of destruction weighs very heavily in
evaluating this condition.
These are
the traditional elements enumerated in what is called the "just war"
doctrine.
The evaluation of these conditions for moral legitimacy belongs to the
prudential judgment of those who have responsibility for the common good.
2310 Public
authorities, in this case, have the right and duty to impose on citizens the
obligations necessary for national defense.
Those who are sworn to serve their country in the armed forces are servants of
the security and freedom of nations. If they carry out their duty honorably,
they truly contribute to the common good of the nation and the maintenance of
peace.
2311 Public
authorities should make equitable provision for those who for reasons of
conscience refuse to bear arms; these are nonetheless obliged to serve the
human community in some other way.
2312 The
Church and human reason both assert the permanent validity of the moral law
during armed conflict. "The mere fact that war has regrettably broken out
does not mean that everything becomes licit between the warring parties."
2313
Non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be respected and treated
humanely.
Actions deliberately contrary to the law of nations and to its universal
principles are crimes, as are the orders that command such actions. Blind
obedience does not suffice to excuse those who carry them out. Thus the
extermination of a people, nation, or ethnic minority must be condemned as a
mortal sin. One is morally bound to resist orders that command genocide.
2314
"Every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole
cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man,
which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation." A danger of modern
warfare is that it provides the opportunity to those who possess modern
scientific weapons especially atomic, biological, or chemical weapons - to
commit such crimes.
2315 The
accumulation of arms strikes many as a paradoxically suitable way of deterring
potential adversaries from war. They see it as the most effective means of
ensuring peace among nations. This method of deterrence gives rise to strong
moral reservations. The arms race does not ensure peace. Far from eliminating
the causes of war, it risks aggravating them. Spending enormous sums to produce
ever new types of weapons impedes efforts to aid needy populations; it
thwarts the development of peoples. Over-armament multiplies reasons for
conflict and increases the danger of escalation.
2316 The
production and the sale of arms affect the common good of nations and of the
international community. Hence public authorities have the right and duty to
regulate them. The short-term pursuit of private or collective interests cannot
legitimate undertakings that promote violence and conflict among nations and
compromise the international juridical order.
2317
Injustice, excessive economic or social inequalities, envy, distrust, and pride
raging among men and nations constantly threaten peace and cause wars.
Everything done to overcome these disorders contributes to building up peace
and avoiding war:
Insofar as men are sinners, the threat of war hangs over
them and will so continue until Christ comes again; but insofar as they can
vanquish sin by coming together in charity, violence itself will be vanquished
and these words will be fulfilled: "they shall beat their swords into
plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword
against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore."
Fitness Friday[4]
Enhancing one’s fitness goes a long
way to improving oneself image and raising one to the challenge of God’s
mission for them.
Help!
I’m Poor but Want to Eat Healthy!
Unhealthy food is indeed
often more accessible and cheaper than healthy
alternatives.
Unfortunately, it’s these very foods that make us unhealthy and
overweight, causing all sorts of INCREDIBLY expensive medical problems down the
road. Healthy eating on a budget IS possible; it just takes a game plan and
a little creativity. Today we’re going to talk about specific foods that
are a great bang for your buck. Whether you’re simply trying losing weight and
getting in shape or build some muscle and put on weight without looking like Jabba
the Hut, making
the right dietary choices will always be 80-90% of your success. And because
diet is going to make up THAT BIG of your chance for success, we want you to
slowly shift to the most effective choices you can – and for that we recommend
the Paleo diet. Over the last few decades, we’ve been eating and drinking more
and more, and we developed the idea that a “good deal” means a lot of food. In
other words, we tend to associate a deal by looking at the price
per calorie. “I got SOO
many fries, what a great deal!” Sure, you could buy pasta and ramen
and live on mere dollars a day, but we want a game plan that doesn’t skip out
on practically every macro and micronutrient – this is a strategy that builds
Superheroes. The aim will be to reshape the way you evaluate ‘good deals.’
Instead of price per calorie, we’ll be looking at the price per nutrient. We
want the most nutrients for the least amount of money. The
choices below will:
·
Target nutrient dense foods, but
understand that we’re looking for the most economical choices. If food A costs
$10 and has 50 of nutrient x, we’ll pick food B instead, which only provides 45
of x but costs just $2.
·
Limit our draw to ‘good caloric deals,’ avoiding
nutrient deficient options such as white bread or ramen.
·
Identify foods with high caloric AND
nutritional value,
for those currently trying to gain weight through strength
training.
Let’s do this!
Vegetables
While vegetables
can often be expensive, when we looked at some of the best choices, veggies are
pretty awesome. One study showed:
“that although fruits and vegetables are an expensive
source of dietary energy (calories), they provide key nutrients at a reasonable
cost.”
·
For starters, don’t
be afraid to buy frozen vegetables in the freezer section of your local grocery store
(or even canned vegetables). Sure, I love fresh veggies, but since frozen
veggies are picked and then frozen at peak ripeness (and thus most
nutritionally dense), they are often a better value while being edible for
months longer.
·
Kale and leafy greens (such as mustard or collard): If there is one super cheap
superfood, kale and leafy greens are it! Practically nature’s multivitamin,
kale is packed full of protein, vitamin K, C, and A, dietary
fiber, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and more (a
whole lot more). The catch is that kale and leafy greens can be bitter raw, so
they need to be cooked. But don’t worry, there are tons of quick and easy ways
to make kale delicious. You do NOT want to miss out on one of the most
economical superfoods. To get you started, check out Kale Chips or this try this kale and bacon recipe.
·
Cabbage: A sister food to kale and leafy
greens, from antioxidant to fiber to vitamin C, cabbage is both affordable
and nutritionally dense. Cabbage is extremely versatile (soup, salad,
stir fry, or sandwiches), and looks like it may have some superfood
cancer fighting qualities as well.
·
Broccoli:
I didn’t
understand why everyone else hated Broccoli. Whether fresh or frozen, broccoli
provides an excellent price per nutrient value.
·
Spinach: Rich in minerals and
vitamins, fiber and protein, spinach should be your go-to choose for salads
over cheaper but nutritionally deficient greens like iceberg lettuce.
The difference
between spinach and lettuce
is so large, this comparison is a great example to demonstrate why we should be
making choices based on price per nutrient, rather than
price per calorie.
·
Carrots: Carrots are one of my
favorite nutritionally dense snacks. Crazy amounts of vitamin A, good
carbs, and a little bit of everything else; carrots are a solid choice to
supplement a salad or soup.
Be sure to check out
your local farmers’ market, as you may find some great deals on fruits
and veggies depending on the season and where you live.
Proteins
Consider the Paleo
Diet,
today we’re going to explore all cheap
protein sources, Paleo or non-Paleo. Meats (chicken/turkey/beef): When we looked at prices across the
U.S., chicken and turkey consistently offered better values. However, don’t
count beef out; there is almost ALWAYS a specific cut of beef on sale, and
by targeting cheaper (and fattier) cuts, you can usually leave the meat section
with a killer deal. We aren’t targeting these cuts simply because they’re
cheaper.
·
Eggs:
There’s a
reason eggs are usually a staple among those seriously strength train: eggs are
a simple yet nutritionally dense source of protein. Toss hard boiled eggs
in a salad, scramble eggs in a stir fry, or prepare a regular breakfast staple,
eggs are usually too cheap to pass up.
·
Canned
Tuna: One can of Albacore Tuna
contains approximately 120 calories, 28g of protein, and can cost $1
or less. This makes canned tuna a superb value and an awesomely lean protein
source. Check out other canned fish, such as salmon, for some variety. And be
sure to rotate canned tuna in and out of your diet to reduce risks
associated with mercury.
·
Legumes: Beans,
chickpeas, lentils, oh my! Legumes (especially when purchased in
bags), are one of the best prices per nutrient values out there. Legumes such
as beans work great in a salad, soups, or even dips. Providing copious amounts
of both protein and carbs, legumes offer a great value and
easily satisfy macronutrient requirements. Be wary though,
nutritional value will vary depending on your specific legume of choice!
·
Protein
Powder: If the above recommendations don’t work for you and
you’re still a little short on protein, try a huge tub of protein
powder online. Make yourself a quick protein shake breakfast or post
workout meal.
·
Other
`cheap protein options that
may be a great deal include quinoa, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and one of
the many types of nut butter.
Fruits
Fruits provide one
of the biggest challenges,
especially in the United States, because they are so expensive relative to
other food groups. Fruits can also be tricky. Grapes, which seem to be a
moderate value, end up being one of the worst price per nutrient options out
there. This may lead to the completely understandable reaction that I had,
“SCREW IT! I love grapes, and I’m buying them!” But don’t worry, there
are still some excellent cost-efficient options for fruits:
·
Watermelon:
I know, I
know. My first thought too was, “isn’t it mostly water?” Well, yes. But as it
turns out, since watermelon is so darn cheap, it is an incredible value per
nutrient. Packed with lycopene (antioxidant), vitamins A and C, potassium,
magnesium, and phosphorus, watermelon is a wonderful and easy to eat
nutritional deal.
·
Bananas: If you’re following the Paleo Diet
and avoiding most grains, bananas are a great source of carbs. Bananas are
super cheap and provide you with tons of potassium. They can be added to
oatmeal, eaten as a snack, or my favorite, as a desert (frozen bananas).
·
Plums: Packed full great micronutrients
like vitamin A, K, and C, plums are an excellent source of fiber and carbs.
·
Pears: Although pears possess a good
amount of natural sugars, they are another great source of fiber and vitamin
C…and usually even cheaper than plums.
·
Other
fruits that
may be great nutritional deals in your area: cantaloupe, apricots, kiwis, and
nectarines.
Don’t forget about
dried fruit – although high in sugar, bulk dried fruit can be an incredible
nutrient value.
If you are training like crazy or are working hard
to get bigger by packing on muscle and size, then chances are you’ll require
more and more food (read: fuel) to reach your goals. If you’re strength
training and not getting bigger, then you’re not eating enough – it’s that
simple. Calories become more important, fats and oils, beans and legumes, and
dairy products become more cost effective than vegetables and fruits (however,
don’t neglect vegetables to make sure your…um…” plumbing” can handle the extra
calories!).
·
Oats: Oats are incredibly cheap,
provide ridiculous amounts of both carbohydrates and protein, and fulfill other
micronutrient and mineral requirements such as thiamin, folate, magnesium,
and phosphorus. Oats are simple to make, can be prepared a variety of ways
(sweet or savory), and can be bought and stored easily in bulk!
·
Whole
Milk:
Although milk isn’t Paleo, its low cost combined with high amounts of protein,
calcium, and vitamin D makes it an attractive option when trying to meet high
calorie requirements (if your body can handle the lactose).
·
Avocados:
Avocados are
perhaps the densest food listed in this entire article,
both calorically and nutritiously. Although they may appear costly,
avocados can be an incredible price per nutrient value. Put them in
salads, on sandwiches, or eat them plain with a little bit of salt! When
your local grocery store puts avocados on sale, be sure to stock up!
·
Sweet
Potato: A
better nutritional value than normal potatoes (plus a lower glycemic load),
sweet potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and
incredible amounts of vitamin A. Sweet potatoes sliced, covered in olive oil,
and thrown in the oven at 375 for 12 minutes each side. So simple, even a
nerd could cook it.
·
Olive
Oil: One of
the best ways to add good fat without cholesterol or sodium is olive oil. Add
extra olive oil to salads, meats, and legumes.
·
Almonds/Walnuts/Almond
butter: Raw
almonds are a versatile option that can serve as a great
supplementary source of protein and fat. While almonds can be a great value, be
sure to buy them in bulk to optimize your price per nutrient deal. And if you
haven’t tried almond butter and apple slices, you’re missing out.
Eat Smart
No matter what
value foods you plan to buy, be sure approach eating healthy on a budget with a
plan of attack. You will find that if you take
advantage of healthy foods on sale (especially buy one get one free deals),
many foods that aren’t listed here will suddenly become a great value! Remember:
If your goal is weight loss, the majority of your calories should come
from fat and protein, NOT carbohydrates/grains! This is the whole premise
of the
Paleo Diet that
we’re so fond of. Concerned about pesticides and have a bit more
money to spend? Here are nine foods you should try to buy organic, and seven organic options you can pass up. As long as you’re no longer
thinking “more is better,” but instead searching for value healthy foods,
you’ll be on your way to becoming a Superhero.
Coffee with Christ
Christ sips his coffee and looks at me and says, “None can escape death except by my ransom. I paid the debt. Therefore, the victory is yours for the asking but you must ask and if anyone asks you for pardon you must also forgive. You may say what if they don’t ask? Forgive anyway for they don’t know what they are doing for paradise awaits you. I was forsaken for your sake. I finished it. The triumph is yours and your brothers and sisters. I thirst for that victory of all and want mercy for all-help them to ask.”
NIC's Corner
Daily Devotions
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Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Today's Fast: Protection
of Traditional Marriage
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Catholic
Activity: Religion in the Home for Preschool: March
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Total Consecration
to St. Joseph Day 22
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Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
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Make
reparations to the Holy Face
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