Want a tasty idea for a meal with the saints?
February 6 is the Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs, who was born in Japan, educated at a Jesuit college, known for his eloquent preaching, and, sadly, crucified with twenty-five other Catholis during the presecution of Christians in Japan in the late 1500's.
If you are unfamiliar with this saint, this brief video can be a good one to watch:
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Last year, before and during our St. Paul Miki dinner, we watched this video, read about Saint Paul Miki and Charles Lwanga in Once Upon a Time Saints, prayed grace, prayed in thanksgiving for the courageous faith of martyrs and the way they often inspire others in faith, and prayed for all those persecuted for faith around the world.
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A red tablecloth reminded us of the martyrs...
... and we laid our food out in a cross shape to remind us of how the martyrs met their death.
Our plates and chopsticks were a hodge podge of authentic Japanese ones from my time in Japan years ago. And all of our food was Japanese-inspired - and happily devoured!
Perhaps you and yours can enjoy celebrating the liturgical year at home with a similar saint day inspired meal this year!
