Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Feast: 19th November (Traditional); 17th November (New) Patronage: Catholic charities St Elizabeth, patron of the Third Order of St Francis and patron of Catholic charities as well, was born into a family of great wealth. Elizabeth was one of the daughters of the King of Hungary, yet she chose to lead […]
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Hmm… so yesterday I was a bit hungry around breakfast time as always although this was after my yoghurt and coffee so I decided to make a shake and this is what I had in my fridge! Smoothie! 1/2 teaspoon cacao Banana small handful blueberries 2 strawberries 2 stems brocolini Smidgen natural yoghurt 1/2 teaspoon
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Green SUPER Smoothie Ingredients: -A handfull of green baby spinach leaves -1 cup coconut water -Half a banana (-Sometimes 1/4 apple) -Teaspoon of Chia seeds Method: Blend all together! = Yumo! Healthy and perfect start to your day! I have one for breaky most mornings! You may also add Goji berries; lemon; dates; Kale (a favourite
Saint Elizabeth Feast 5th November Patronage: Pregnant mothers and mothers A personal favourite of mine is dear Saint Elizabeth, cousin to Our Lady. How blessed was Saint Elizabeth to be one of the first to know that Mary was the Mother of God. What an honour. The event of ‘The Visitation’ is remembered and reflected
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All Saints day Feast: 1st November This week’s Saint of the week is extremely special because we celebrate All Saints! All Saints day is a sacred solemnity celebrating each and every Saint, known and unknown alike. Each Saint is celebrated and recognised. The day significantly commemorates all who have left this world and attained the beatific
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I have been interested in health and super foods for quite some time, although I am not claiming to be an expert by any means. I have introduced a few super foods and alternatives to my family’s meals as economically as possible, much to my husband’s non impressed eyebrow raise! Its all about balance
Saint John Capistrano Feast: 23rd October Patronage: Judges Saint John, born 1386. He was well educated and practiced as a Lawyer in Naples. He was made governor of Perugia by the time he was twenty six years of age. He had great talent, full education and fought many battles in the army. He was
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A favourite which can be snuck into so many family meals…. KALE! Kale is one of my favourite foods at the moment and ALDI’s sell it! Winning! A large bunch ranges from $2.50-3.50. I like to include it in my family meals throughout the week whether it be stir-fry, curry or meat and three veg
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Saint Mary Margaret Alacoque Feast: 17th October Patronage: against polio, against the death of parents, devotees of the Sacred Heart, polio patients I personally love the Feast of the Sacred Heart as we were married on this Solemnity, yet at the time I did not know its origins.. St Margaret Mary Alacoque was the
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Saint Therese of Lisieux Patronage: Foreign missions Feast: 1st October Saint Therese of Lisieux, commonly referred to as ‘The Little Flower’, was born in France. She was the youngest of nine children and was so called spoilt and ‘babied’ by her family as her mother died when she was four years of age and four
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