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Easter Decorations

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the pictures, practicalities and products. In particular, the bunny wreath amuses me and is quite tempting to get even though I typically would opt for the flower wreath. These are all great ideas and props, ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 02/22/2021

Catholic Prayer

Yes, what I said applies to Christian prayer, but I needed to make it about Catholic prayer because I wanted to speak of liturgy, which is not a term used by some, indeed many Protestants, and as far as I know not at all in Islam. How time ...

frankbeswick, on 02/21/2021

Catholic Prayer

You have entered a complex subject that can be viewed from many angles. One point that came up in my presence was a person asked why pray for the dead, since their life is over, hence how can a belated prayer help. The answer touched on God ...

blackspanielgallery, on 02/21/2021

Catholic Prayer

I like to say my Rosary in Mass during the quiet times. I don t have a problem with it . i can easily pick up where I left off .

Veronica, on 02/21/2021

Catholic Prayer

The use of rosaries in Mass has rightly declined with the use of vernacular and the subsequent increased lay participation. The rosary is a powerful prayer, but it is optional, whereas mass is absolutely central to Catholicism. I studied Latin ...

frankbeswick, on 02/21/2021

My Favorite Flavorful Baked Veggie Mix

Hi Derdriu, I hope you'll enjoy this recipe if you make it, and that your cats will enjoy some of it too :)

Mira, on 02/21/2021

Drinking Tea for Health & Pleasure

We import tea from Kenya and Sri Lanka as per my discussion with the owner of Wagh Bakri Tea Company. India must be importing tea leaf from other countries as well. Alcoholic cocktails containing tea as brewed or extract are unheard of In India.

pateluday, on 02/21/2021

Finding and Eating Low Salt Food

One can choose a different brand. If you mean in a restaurant, one can request not to have salt added. If the food is not prepared in advance the restaurant will often comply.

blackspanielgallery, on 02/20/2021

Catholic Prayer

Well written. One of the greatest misconceptions is from people who do not realize how significant the Eucharist is. It has become less prevalent, but when I was young the Mass was in Latin. I recall the noise of rosary beads hitting the ...

blackspanielgallery, on 02/20/2021

Catholic Prayer

Fasting from nastiness is a good idea. At seventy I have passed the age when the church asks for fasting..

frankbeswick, on 02/20/2021

Catholic Prayer

The photo was taken at a monastery in Lisbon. Contemplative prayer is individual, but like all true Christian prayer done as a member of a community. I too have used Be Thou MY Vision.

frankbeswick, on 02/20/2021

Finding and Eating Low Salt Food

blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practicalities and the products. In particular, I appreciate the recommendation on the first of the fine books you've listed. Do you all know of any way to lower the salt content -- apart, as you mention, ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 02/20/2021

Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England

So UK shrimps are tiny prawns

Veronica, on 02/20/2021

Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England

Good evening Derdriu How exciting . we call " shrimp " tiny little prawns . I don 't know what you call shrimp "Fingers of toast " are what we make to serve with things like pates and pastes. They Are VERY VERY elegant and provide a ...

Veronica, on 02/20/2021

Old and Traditional Recipes of Lancashire, England

Veronica, What are "fingers of toast"? There's a special this week on cod and shrimp (from this side of the pond, not Lancashire's ;-D) so I'm making up the Morecambe Bay potted shrimp recipe tomorrow late in the afternoon or early in the ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 02/20/2021