15 January 2008

St. Paul, First Hermit, Confessor

The founder of the eremitical life retired at the age of fifteen into the desert and lived there in the exercise of prayers and penances more than a hundred years. He died in 343.

Maria is definately picking up Austrian traits, but she is still American. Here is a picture of her eating the Austrian cuisine of sauerkraut, which she absolutely loves, as long as it is drenched in ketchup!

Also, today John and I set up a bed in the guest room, and are now taking reservations for anyone who would like a place to stay when they visit Gaming. Free room and board for family and friends! Sauerkraut with ketchup only on request.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

And that's such a pretty bib she's wearing for ketchup!

Lisa said...

Daddy,
She refuses to wear bibs. Now that we have a washing machine, it's not worth the fight.

Lisa said...

Also, she does surprisingly well, she covers John with more food than herself.

Anna said...

Still hoping to take you up on the 'free room and board' offer. I got the okay from the doctor (barely). Now we need to hear from Will's boss.

Anonymous said...

Hello John and Lisa! Thanks for your continued commentary on things theological, liturgical/seasonal, and things Joyful ;-)

I can't find or remember an e-mail for you, but wanted to pass along a link to you. Sorry this is late, but here's a link to an online Advent calendar a friend of mine (blogs at Weight of Glory) put together: http://www.doxaweb.com/advent/calendar.asp

Peace,

Unknown said...

Margo,

Thanks for the link, you can reach me at john.p.joy@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Sauerkraut and ketchup??!!!??? She'll have to give up the ketchup if she ever wants to eat hot dogs in Chicago!! Only onions, tomatoes, sauerkraut, MUSTARD, and celery salt!
Also, Grandpa and I want to put in our reservations for January, 2009.
Kisses to my three sweethearts!
1-2-3 Nana

Unknown said...

In Salzburg we found another fun way to eat hot dogs - with onions, parsley, mustard, and curry powder.