Pray for Our Priests, Feast of St. John Vianney

August 4th is the feast day of the patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney. Also known as the Cure d' Ars. He was not known for his intellectual prowess. In fact he struggled in the seminary with Latin. He is known for his holiness, his deep love for Our Lord, and a deep love for the parishioners he ministered to. Of course, he did manage to pass the Latin requirement. To read more about his life,  https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-vianney

As laity, we are so blessed to have good priests who embrace their vocation to the priesthood so you and I can go to Confession and receive Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Without priests, we would not have the Mass and the sacraments which are the life-blood of the Catholic soul. Today, let us remember to pray for our priests. Let us honor them for the gift of their life which each one gives to us when they are ordained to the priesthood. Mary, Mother of Priests, Pray for and protect them. z

Here is a recipe for Almond Oreo Truffles to serve when you have your parish priests over for dinner or  celebrate the feast day of St. John Vianney.

Almond Oreo Truffles

Ingredient                            Equipment

 

1 package Oreo Cookies, 45 cookies                        1 large mixing

  Original chocolate                                                    bowl 

1 8 oz. package of Cream Cheese, softened             1 large spoon

1 ¼ tsp. almond extract                                              Measuring 

                                                                                    spoons

Candy Melts, whatever colors you like                      Food Processor

Sprinkles for decoration, optional                              Parchment paper

                                                                                    Cookie Sheet

                                                                                    Small bowl

                                                                                    

                                                                                    Plastic spoons

                                                                                    Toothpicks

                                                                                     

Directions                                                    Yield: 30

 

1. Place cookies in food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs.

2. In large bowl place softened cream cheese and add almond extract. Blend thoroughly.

3. Add Oreo crumbs to cream cheese mixture. Mix until well blended.

4. Roll into balls and place on a cookies sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in freezer for one hour or more.

5. Melt candy melts or other chocolate in microwave until smooth and creamy. 

6. Working in batches of six. Dip the Oreo balls in the creamy mixture one at a time. Cover completely by spooning the mixture over the entire ball. Use a toothpick to remove the Oreo from the candy mixture. Add sprinkles or drizzle chocolate over dipped balls if you like. Place on cookie sheet and return to refrigerator or freezer to harden.

7. Repeat with other balls until all are covered.

8. Between servings, return to the refrigerator or freezer.

                                                           Enjoy!