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Saint Zita in my Kitchen [Catholic caucus]
Catholic Lane ^ | 4/27/11 | Peggy Bowes

Posted on 04/27/2011 7:52:52 AM PDT by Mary Kochan

The bay window in my kitchen holds a tableau of statues representing our beloved family saints. I look at them often because I am in my kitchen most of the day. At times it seems like my life revolves around food! I must plan menus, shop for the food, put it away, prepare it, and clean up after it. I enjoy cooking and preparing healthy meals for my family, but there are days when I would much rather sit outside with a glass of iced tea and a good book. I needed to find a saint who could help me embrace all the little menial chores required of my vocation as wife and mother.

I came across the perfect intercessor while reading a delightful book about the saints to my children. It’s called Once Upon a Time Saints by Ethel Marbach Pochocki, and we were all particularly enthralled by the story of St. Zita.

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TOPICS: Catholic
KEYWORDS: breadbaking; homemaking; saintzita
I need her, too! I'll have to get a little statue of her to go with the Jesus, Mary, and Joseph ones on my kichen window sill.
1 posted on 04/27/2011 7:52:55 AM PDT by Mary Kochan
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To: Mary Kochan
St Zita playset for kids---nice in a kitchen


2 posted on 04/27/2011 8:24:03 AM PDT by Liz (A taxpayer voting for Obama is like a chicken voting for Col Sanders.)
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To: Mary Kochan

I’ll throw the stuff into the bread machine for a fresh loaf, after I get off work. Thank goodness for SAF Instant Yeast!


3 posted on 04/27/2011 8:24:03 AM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Mary Kochan

I did a quick Google search, but couldn’t find any statues. Did find a bunch of medals, however.


4 posted on 04/27/2011 8:28:37 AM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Mary Kochan

St. Zita ping!!!


5 posted on 04/27/2011 8:34:22 AM PDT by diamond6 (Check out: http://www.biblechristiansociety.com/home.php and learn about the faith.)
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To: Mary Kochan
 



Information: St. Zita of Lucca

Feast Day: April 27
Born: 1218 at Monsagrati near Lucca, Italy
Died: 27 April 1272 at Lucca, Italy
Canonized: 5 September 1696 by Pope Leo X and Pope Innocent XII
Major Shrine: Basilica di San Frediano, Lucca
Patron of: Domestic servants, homemakers, lost keys, people ridiculed for their piety, rape victims, single laywomen, waiters, waitresses

6 posted on 04/27/2011 8:35:38 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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Interactive Saints for Kids

St. Zita

Feast Day: April 27
Born: 1218 ::Died: 1278

Zita is known as the patron saint of domestic workers. She was born in the village of Monte Sagrati, near Lucca, in Italy. Her parents were very pious and raised Zita in a loving, Christian way.

In those days poor parents normally sent their teenage daughters to work with trustworthy families who could afford servants. The young women would live with the families for a few years and were paid to do the housework. Zita was sent to the Fatinelli family in Lucca when she was twelve.

Mr. and Mrs. Fatinelli were good people who had several workers. Zita was happy to be able to work and send money to her parents. She did her duties well and formed habits of praying at fixed times each day. She work early in the morning to go to daily Mass.

Because Zita was a hard-worker the other workers were annoyed. They were lazy and tried to do as little as they could get away with. They began to pick on Zita and were always against her when their employers were not around.

Zita was very hurt but she prayed for patience. She never complained about the workers. She firmly did her work as well as possible no matter what they thought. When one of the workers tried to kiss her, Zita fought him off. He left the room with several scratches on his face.

Mr. Fatinelli questioned her privately about the incident. She told him honestly what had happened. After that, Zita was made the head housekeeper. The Fatinelli children were placed under her care. Best of all, the other workers stopped bullying her. Some even tried to be like her.

Zita spent her whole life with the Fatinelli family. While others came and went, she stayed. She served them lovingly and cared for them as her own family. Zita died peacefully on April 27, 1278. She was sixty years old.

Reflection: By her example, St. Zita helps us see that work is beautiful when it is done with Christian love. Is my work a sign of Christian love?


7 posted on 04/27/2011 8:36:22 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Liz

Oh, that is just too cute.


8 posted on 04/27/2011 8:38:52 AM PDT by Mary Kochan (http://www.catholiclane.com)
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To: SuziQ

Yes, I love my bread machine, too.

I was so contented with it, until I found that they have some that make jelly/jam, too. Now I am experienceing bread machine envy.


9 posted on 04/27/2011 8:41:21 AM PDT by Mary Kochan (http://www.catholiclane.com)
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To: Mary Kochan
I have a Zojirushi that makes a 2 pound loaf, and I LOVE it! I asked for, and got it for Mother's Day several years ago. I always ask for good kitchen tools on Mother's Day, since my family loves their food, and are happy to make sure I have what I need to make it. ;o)

Seriously, though, my Zo makes an awesome Cheese and Onion Bread, and there is a "Quick" setting that makes a yeast loaf, using SAF Instant Yeast, in just a little over two hours, from measuring ingredients into the machine, to cutting into the hot loaf on a bread board.

I've only recently learned how to use the 'Dough' setting. I made several King Cakes during Mardi Gras, and a tasty Monkey Bread a couple of weeks ago.

10 posted on 05/01/2011 8:45:33 PM PDT by SuziQ
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