This is another western, and relatively modern, feast, but again, one we adore. It is the celebration of the Real Presence of the Body of Christ in the world. There was no procession with the monstrance and canopy today, but that is one of my favorite things we do on this day. You have the people, who are symbolically the Body of Christ on earth, proclaiming and celebrating the Eucharist, which is actually the Body of Christ on earth. We pray and sing hymns and proclaim in word and action that Christ is alive and here with us. He offers Himself in the Eucharist as a gift to us, a medicine for sin and for our salvation.

Last week we had a heat spike that put us in the 100 degree range for a day or two. So, we switched several meal plans and have some repeats this week. I am so excited to find a way to make a gluten-free, dairy and egg free, chicken fried steak and gravy for Jerome, so we are trying that, too. We are still making meals that are safe for Jerome, so if you have allergies and need ideas, I hope that helps. If you have ideas for us, please share them! We are also keeping the Wednesday and Friday abstinent fasts.

• Sunday - Corpus Christi
  Breakfast: Leftovers from Homeschool Dance, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Snack Tray, Fruit Plate
• Monday
  Breakfast: Labneh and Jerome's Yogurt with Tomatoes and Dill and Olive Oil, Toast/GF bread, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Chicken Fried Steak* and Gravy, Biscuits (Gluten-free and vegan for Jerome), Steam Sautéed Broccoli and Italian Beans, Fruit
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Honey (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Gumbo (using tapioca starch in place of flour) and Rice, Pepper Vinegar and Chopped Scallions, Strawberries
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Columba
  Breakfast: Polenta with Maple Syrup, Blood Oranges, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Besan Chila (using all parsley for Jerome), Chopped Salad, Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Apple-Coconut Breakfast Bowl with Honey Peanut Butter, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Cold Cut Sandwiches (Gluten-free bread for Jerome), Coleslaw, Pickled Vegetables, Fruit Plate
• Friday - Feast of Saints Barnabas and Bartholomew, Apostles
  Breakfast: Potato Vegetable Hash, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Creamy Avocado Pasta (Gluten/Lentil-free Pasta for Jerome) with Cashews, Green Salad, Fruit Plate
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Biscuits and Sausage Gravy (Gluten and dairy free for Jerome), Sliced Oranges, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Drowned Beef Taquitos, Quick and Dirty Mexican Rice, Refritos, Shredded Cabbage, Chopped Tomatoes, Sliced Radishes, Chopped Avocado

What is on your menu this week? If you want a recipe, ask and I will provide it as soon as I can. If there are any starred recipes, I will follow up separately with a weekly recipe round up on Saturday. Linking to Menu Plan Monday

Labels: Church Year, Corpus Christi, Faith and Morality, Family, Governor Inslee Needs a Frozen Fish to the Forehead, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Special Diet, Tales from the Kitchen