Editor's Notebook
St. Guinefort and the cult of gullibility
Stephen of Bourbon was not an easy man to surprise. A 13th-century
Dominican heresy hunter, Stephen thought he had encountered every weird
religious idea and superstition floating around the countryside of
France.
But near the city of Lyons one day, he came across
something that seemed novel, even to him. "When preaching there against
sorcery and hearing confessions," he later wrote, "I heard many women
confess that they had carried their children to St. Guinefort." At
first Stephen thought Saint Guinefort must be a local saint. He asked
around and soon discovered Guinefort's shrine - and the startling news
that St. Guinefort was a dog. Click here to read more
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Recipe
Brother Victor's grilled summer squash & zucchini
 Have you ever wondered what monks and nuns eat? Religious orders around the country demonstrate that good food is good for the spirit. In fact, contemporary research shows that a modern monk's diet - often vegetarian, heavy on grains, legumes, and vegetables, and short on sweets - consitutes the healthiest way to eat (World of Flavor, Catholic Digest June 2009).
Take a cue from the monastery and grill up some of Brother Victor's summer squash and zucchini alongside your hamburgers and hot dogs. Click here for the recipe
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Featured Article on catholicdigest.com
Volunteering on Vacation
Individuals and families around the world are discovering the practical
and spiritual benefits of "voluntourism" - combining vacations with
service projects. A long-time staple on college campuses in the form of
"alternative spring breaks," voluntourism has become popular with
individuals and families alike. Catholic Digest and Voluntourism.org explore the challenges and benefits of this new vacation trend.
Click here to read more.
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Celebrating Our Saints and Feasts
St. Boniface, St. Thomas More, Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque, Feast of the Holy Trinity
Click here to read about this month's saints
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Worth Watching
Film, TV, video, and more - June's best entertainment choices
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Quiet Moments
June 1 2009: Memorial of St. Justin 
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.
JOHN LUBBOCK
English Naturalist, 19th century
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