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Locust and Honey Crescent Rolls for St John the Baptist

January 09, 2024 by Destinie Winn in Feast Day Food Traditions

We know from the Bible that St. John lived in the wilderness, preaching repentance, preparing the people’s hearts to receive Him and paving the way for our Lord’s ministry. Did you know what he ate while in the wilderness…. ? Locust and honey! For his feast day, we made some yummy crescent rolls to look like locust, and topped them with honey!

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January 09, 2024 /Destinie Winn
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Write it Down

January 03, 2024 by Destinie Winn

One of my goals for the New Year is to “write it down”. Check out these Orthodox resources that will aid in this goal including the Journal of Thanksgiving by Ancient Faith which has lines to record gratitude for every day of the year for 3 years.

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