Advent - Related Content

Advent and Christmas are special for Franciscans.  This year, we celebrate the 800th anniversary of Francis’ live reenactment of Jesus’ birth.  Since Francis’ 1223 Christmas in the Italian village of Greccio, nativity scenes (live and in art) have continued because God who is Love was born as a baby, God among us.  This recipe for Bambino Bread is a simple way to honor the Baby Jesus on your table as a loaf of bread, shaped to resemble a baby in swaddling clothes!

Do you ever see bags of produce at a reduced price at the store and wonder: ”How would I use those?”  Here is a way to use red peppers in a flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Soup.  How can you simplify food preparation, your pantry and freezer as you prepare for the feasting of Christmas?  What alternative gift giving allows you to serve the needs of others?