The Power of Parables
June 17, 2024
“Without parables Jesus did not speak to them” (Mk 4:34). Why parables? Why did Jesus use this poetic form to teach the word of God? A parable reveals a universal
This recipe is from Twelve Months of Monastery Soups by Br. Victor-Antoine d’Avila-Latourette, 1996, Triumph Books, Liguori, Missouri. Served at Redwoods for Supper at Guest House Opening evening and several guests asked for the recipe. Enjoy! Makes 6 servingsIngredients1 pound dry white beans12 cups water2 onions2 carrots2 leeks1 celery stalksome garden greens (spinach, chard)4 cloves […]
Adapted from ‘Spinach Rice Casserole’ in Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood Cookbook, 1977, published by Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA This casserole takes about 1 1/4 hour to prepare and serves 6 +. Prepare ahead of time: 2 cups raw brown rice cooked in 4 cups of water 2 pounds raw, chopped chard1 1/2 cups chopped onion2 […]
“Without parables Jesus did not speak to them” (Mk 4:34). Why parables? Why did Jesus use this poetic form to teach the word of God? A parable reveals a universal
Monastery Lentils A popular Guest House recipe that is vegan, easy to make and packed with flavor. Recipe calls for dry herbs – but use fresh for extra flavor. Serve
Today we commemorate the beautiful Feast of the Visitation when Mary visited Elizabeth. Mary was pregnant with Jesus and Elizabeth with John the Baptist. Scripture tells us the child in
