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  1. O

    How Catholic monks invented Parmesan cheese

    So apparently, Catholic monks invented Parmesan cheese folks. One could truly say, in Jesus we trust first, and then Cheeses we trust second. :) I hope that was a good pun. Quote from Aleteia: "As explained by cheesemaker association 'The Four Madonnas,' Parmesan cheese was first created in...
  2. Lone_Disciple

    Anglican Christian Monk training to become a priest

    So I've taken a vow of celibacy and a straight edge lifestyle. I was an average Christian before but relationships were getting in the way so that's why my name here is Lone_Disciple because I want to stay private from the public eye but still contribute or serve the community. After my...
  3. Fish and Bread

    Birra Nursia Extra Abbey Ale

    So, I received a couple of bottles of Trappist Ale as a Christmas gift. I'm just getting around to the first one because I've been pretty sick the last week or so. However, in the grand spirit of Catholicism, Christmas isn't really over until Epiphany (Or maybe even Candlemas). ;) This is...
  4. OrthodoxPhoebe

    Podcast on prayer

    I found this podcast on prayer greatly insightful. http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_1_to_pray_is_to_follow http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_2_sin_and_prayer http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/monkseyes/on_prayer_3_killer_prayer