November 16, 1955
Today has been simply wonderful! This morning, I received a postcard from my dear friend Vreni. She wrote a beautiful little prayer from her prayer book that she often says on her walks: "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Amen. Amen. Amen." I was so touched by it, I tucked the postcard into my pocket and took it along with me to Holy Mass.
Imagine my surprise when Father LeRoy's homily seemed to echo the very same devotion! He spoke about offering our hearts and souls to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and how each small prayer we say is like a step closer to them. It felt as if Vreni’s prayer and Father’s words were meant just for me today. After Mass, I showed Father the postcard, and he smiled, saying that the Holy Family must be watching over both Vreni and me. I felt so blessed.
White Bread Recipe
As promised, here’s the recipe for white bread. It’s the kind that fills the kitchen with a warm, comforting aroma and bakes into a soft, golden loaf that we can enjoy at breakfast or tea.
Ingredients:
3 cups bread flour (King Arthur if possible)
1 egg
1 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 cup whole milk
1/4 stick softened butter
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons yeast
Instructions: Warm the milk until it's lukewarm, then dissolve the yeast and sugar in it. Let it sit until it's bubbly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and softened butter,
Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
Let it rise again for about 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
Thank You for blessing me with friends like Vreni and for guiding me with Father’s homily today. I give You my heart and my soul, just as Vreni’s prayer says, and I pray that You watch over all those I hold dear. Thank You for giving me Mini’s companionship, bringing warmth and joy to every step I take. Help me walk in Your light and bring peace to those around me. Amen.
2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons yeast
Instructions: Warm the milk until it's lukewarm, then dissolve the yeast and sugar in it. Let it sit until it's bubbly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt and softened butter,
Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
Let it rise again for about 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
Thank You for blessing me with friends like Vreni and for guiding me with Father’s homily today. I give You my heart and my soul, just as Vreni’s prayer says, and I pray that You watch over all those I hold dear. Thank You for giving me Mini’s companionship, bringing warmth and joy to every step I take. Help me walk in Your light and bring peace to those around me. Amen.
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