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(L) Makeshift tabletop shrine to Our Lady. (R) Scapular with
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies coat-of-arms pocket square |
O Mary, immaculate Queen of Carmel, Mother of God, and my Mother, by my holy Scapular I am entirely thine. Assist me this day, and obtain for me the grace to live faithfully my Scapular consecration, whereby my heart, my mind, my body, my whole being, is thine without reserve, forever. Amen. ~ Daily Act of Consecration
After Mass Friday afternoon, members and friends of the Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) returned to Amunì Ristorante (7217 3rd Avenue) in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to celebrate the Feast of the Madonna del Carmine.
Meant to be a joyous occasion, Pope Francis’ motu proprio restricting the Latin Mass unfortunately put a bit of a damper on our luncheon.
Thankfully, in addition to chef Dardanello’s delicious Sicilian fare, rehashing the Euros (especially England’s undignified meltdown) helped distract and cheer us up a little.
Focussing on what's in our control, we are going to continue attending Latin Mass, pray for our priests, and carry on with our myriad devotions and acts of reparation. Needless to say, we’re also going to keep praying for the Pope, in Latin. Madonna del Carmine, ora pro nobis.
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| Stuffed zucchini blossoms |
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| Carciofi fritti |
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| Caponata con crostini |
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| Insalata di finocchio with fennel, oranges, arugala and lemon dressing |
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| Meatless arancini and crocchè di patate |
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| Pane cunzatu |
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| Milinciani fritta |
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| Panelle with fresh ricotta, caciocavallo and topped with lemon zest |
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| Brioche con gelato |
