Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss remedies for loneliness in a social media-driven world. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports and more…
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St. Jerome’s Prayer for God’s Mercy
O Lord, show Your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the man on the way to Jericho who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid. I am like the sheep that went astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You for ever and ever with those who are there. Amen.
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RECIPES FROM RITA: WINTER TABOULEH
Ingredients
1 cup bulghur cracked wheat, #2 grind
1 – 2 containers grape tomatoes, cut up small
3-4 green onions, sliced thin, green and white part both
1 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped fine
1/2 or more English cucumber, unpeeled, chopped fine
1 bell pepper, chopped fine
Several radishes, sliced thin or chopped fine (optional)
Cumin to taste — start with 1 teaspoon
Dried mint and basil to taste — start with 1 teaspoon each
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup oil
Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
Place wheat in bowl and rinse under cool water three times. (Why 3 times? Because my Mom said so!). Leave a thin veil of water after the third rinse on top to soften wheat. Let sit for 20-30 minutes, until water is absorbed and wheat is tender. It should be a little firm but still chewable. If not, add a bit more water and let sit a tad longer. Squeeze remaining liquid out.
Add all vegetables and parsley in bowl, mixing gently.
Add cumin, mint, basil, salt and pepper and mix.
Add wheat, and mix.
Add oil and mix. Taste for seasonings.
Add lemon juice to taste.
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