These are the beloved words of St. Julian, or Lady Julian, as she is often referred to. She was a medieval English laywoman who had a revelation of God’s love while gravely ill. Subsequently, she wrote the first book in the English language credited to […]
Saint Mark the Evangelist
April 25th marks the feast of St. Mark, the writer of the Gospel of Mark. Scholars believe that Mark’s gospel is the earliest among the four canonical gospels and a source of inspiration for the others. Mark was likely an early disciple of Jesus, possibly […]
Temptation Sunday
On the first Sunday of Lent, we focus on the Temptation of Christ. After His baptism, He was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert wilderness, where He fasted and prayed for forty days. This is why Christians observe Lent for a forty-day period. […]
Feast Day of St. Lucy
December 13th St. Lucy (also known as Saint Lucia) was one of the early Christian martyrs, killed because of her religious beliefs around 304 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian Born into a wealthy family in Sicily, tradition says that Lucy, after […]
St. Andrew the Apostle
November 30th St. Andrew was one Jesus? first disciples. In fact, the Eastern Church considered him the first-called (Protokletos). Like his brother Simon Peter, he was a fisherman in Galilee. After the Resurrection, he went out to spread the Gospel, mostly in Greece. Tradition says […]
Throat Coat Tea
This combination of tea, spices and a little whiskey will undoubtedly soothe a weary voice.
Journey Cakes
The corn journey cake or Johnny cake was a Native American staple. It is basically fried cornbread. It is traditionally served like pancakes with butter and cane syrup or honey.
Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts is called the Father of English hymnody.? He many of our favorite hymns, such as Joy to the World and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. His works of music are now sung all over the world and inspired many future hymnist and theologians.
C. S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis was a famous Anglican writer and theologian. His work Mere Christianity inspired and continues to inspire many people to come to faith.?While a literature professor at Oxford University in Oxford, England he wrote many works which have become classics.
Christ the King Sunday
Christ the King Sunday, or Reign of Christ Sunday, is the newest high holy day of the church year. To celebrate we are making a Crown Roast of Lamb, one of the most beautiful and ornate entrees imaginable.