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Nancy Wiechec, Catholic News Service

Nancy Wiechec, Catholic News Service
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Cinnamon: Sweet spice and everything nice in this treat for Christmas...

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Once thought to be more valuable than gold, cinnamon is mentioned in the Bible as one of the finest of spices. Sourced from the...

Christmas recipe: Soup for your soul and loved ones

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After not having household gatherings for some time, we are very excited to host family and friends for Christmas celebrations once again. The anticipation...

Food from Scripture series: Wine, an omnipresent food with spiritual significance

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With more than 300 references to wine, vineyards and winemaking, Scripture underscores the significance of the grape in biblical places and times. Wine is...

Food from Scripture series: Bread, a sign of God’s love for...

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Bread is among the earliest prepared foods, with archeological evidence of it dating back more than 10,000 years. A primary source of nourishment for...

Food from Scripture series: Milk and honey — Prosperity in the...

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Milk and honey make grand appearances in the Old Testament to represent prosperity in the Promised Land. It is God that promises to lead...

Food from Scripture series: Lamb — Saving grace central to Jewish,...

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One of God's more timid creatures is embodied with deep religious symbolism forever tied to the Jewish and Christian faiths. The gentle lamb appears...

Food from Scripture series: Olives — valued gift from God makes...

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Olives have been cultivated and crushed for oil for at least 2,000 years before the Christian era. Scripture gives no doubt to the abundance...

Food from Scripture series: Fish, center of New Testament stories, symbol...

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Fish stories capture our attention with suspense and metaphor. We love to hear about the big catch or the one that got away. In fact,...

Food from Scripture series: Almonds, a lesson on watchful patience

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From the first winter bud to the harvest of pockmarked shells in late summer, almonds take time to mature. One needs to understand the almond's...

Food from Scripture series: The Fig, symbol of security, prosperity, faith

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Velvety soft on the outside with sweet crimson flesh within, the fig is a captivating food that makes its biblical debut in Genesis. Could the...