St. Januarius and Ember Friday

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St. Michael's Lent Countdown

Countdown to Michaelmas:

St. Januarius

St. Januarius was a courageous and faithful bishop who lived during the Diocletian Persecutions and was martyred for his faith. He was initially thrown to beasts, but the beasts refused to attack him! He was then martyred by beheading. He is the patron against volcanic eruptions, blood banks, and blood donors.

Simple ways to observe the Feast:

Ember Friday

Today, is Ember Friday. The suggested fasting (if you are able) is 2 small meals and 1 regular meal. We are to abstain from meat to remember Jesus' suffering on the cross on Good Friday.

Here is an excellent summary and explanation of Ember Days.

Here are the prayers for Ember Days:

Ember Days Prayers

Here is a sample Ember Days meal plan with recipes:

Sample Ember Days Meal Plan

Talk with you tomorrow!

To Jesus through Mary,

Alexandra

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