Monthly Archives: April 2005

Lenten Chocolate Pie — Oh My!

Ss Cyril & Methodius Pie1 graham cracker crust21 oz (1 1/2 pkg) firm silken tofu1 cup vegan chocolate chips, or dark chocolate, melted (in microwave: give 1 min, stir, then +10 sec, stir, +10 sec, till melted) 1 pkg (4 … Continue reading

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April Fool’s Day

Rev. Fr. George Kevorkian The historical origin of April Fool’s day actually deals with a very serious subject – the introduction of a new calendar. Ancient cultures as varied as the Romans and the Hindus had celebrated New Year’s Day … Continue reading

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The Da Vinci Code (Part 3)

Previous posts: Part 1, Part 2, Addendum.There are portions of The Da Vinci Code where it seems Dan Brown’s research consisted of digging through the works of Hal Lindsey and Jack Chick. Perhaps this was intentional in hopes of playing … Continue reading

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Papal Election Inevitable & Up in Smoke

April 1, 2005 — A new pope is elected by the College of Cardinals in Rome, who gather under Michelangelo’s famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel under strict security measures. Only cardinals under the age of 80 can vote, and … Continue reading

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Lenten Grub

Curry-Spiced Lentils & SpinachINGREDIENTS:1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced1 cup lentils, rinsed1/4 cup converted rice1 10-ounce package chopped spinach or other greens1 can (1 … Continue reading

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