JoyNotes - Tasty Tuesday - August 21, 2007

To send this card: Saint Pius X

Quote for the Day: "Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to heaven." . St. Pius X

Tuesday

"Tut, tut.. looks like rain." In case you didn't know this is from Winnie the Pooh.... when Christopher Robin was trying to pretend that it was going to rain so that Pooh could sail up to the honey tree (via his balloon) and sneak some honey. At any rate as I look out my window it looks like rain. We've gotten some good soaking already.. .but not complaining. A day or two more of rain is certainly welcome.

This afternoon has been one of those crazy days where I seem to have gotten on a tread mill that was set way too fast to keep up with. Or maybe its more like being lost in an endless maze. I just can't seem to solidly focus on what to do and move forward in a direction that makes sense. Too scattered I guess.

Oh well, time for prayer...hopefully God will straigten things out for me.

Later.. . I see on the headlines that Hurricane Dean is now a Category Five. Very scary. We are going to night prayer soon and will be praying for everyone in its path.. may our dear Lord soon calm the winds.

Blessings of Peace and All Good,
Sister Patricia

The Confession Connection The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrating God's Forgiveness by Sandra DeGidio, O.S.M. Day Five: Conversion: An ongoing process Moral conversion means making a personal, explicitly responsible decision to turn away from the evil that blinds us to God's love, and to turn toward God who gifts us with love in spite of our sinfulness. Persons who turn to God in conversion will never be the same again, because conversion implies transforming the way we relate to others, to ourselves, to the world, to the universe and to God. Unless we can see that our values, attitudes and actons are in conflict with Christian ones, we will never see a need to change or desire to be reconciled. To be continued A selected article from "101 Inspirational Stories of the Sacrament of Reconciliation."

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Tasty Tip of the Week

from Barbara George
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Fresh zucchini, italian style:

This side dish is served hot, and makes a delightful accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

Cut up 2 small zucchini’s in 3/4" thick slices. Chop one large onion in 3/4" chunks. Chop two sticks celery into ½" slices. Stir fry quickly in a small amount of olive oil and fresh diced garlic (1-2 cloves, depending on your tastes). When zucchini is barely cooked, add 12 ounce can diced tomatoes (or fresh peeled tomatoes skinned and cut up) and simmer for 20 minutes. That’s it! You’re ready to eat. Serve in a sauce dish and top with fresh grated Parmesan

You can alternate the recipe by adding fresh green beans or greens.

This summer medley can be frozen and enjoyed in the winter. If freezing, be sure to undercook all the vegetables slightly.

Enjoy!

Barbara George