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| Andrew and John with the flag of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies |
Monday evening, members of the Fratelli della Santa Fede held a modest commemoration for the 127th anniversary of the death of the Servant of God, King Francis II of Bourbon-Two Sicilies. This year's dinner was held at Joe’s of Avenue U (287 Avenue U) in Gravesend, Brooklyn. As per our custom, we prayed for the Beatification of Francis II, the intentions of family and friends, and the poor and forgotten Souls in Purgatory. |
| We erected a small shrine to Francis II at our table |
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| Vastedda smothered in creamy ricotta and fiore sardo |
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| Sausage and peppers with potatoes |
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| Trippa con patate e piselli |
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| (L) We enjoyed some Nero d'Avola with our dinner. (R) Traditional Sicilian marionette depicting the heroic Orlando from the Song of Roland |
Afterward, we took a quick ride to Villabate Allba Pasticceria (7001 18th Avenue) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn for some caffè and dessert.
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| Brioche con gelato |
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| Iris and espresso |
Buon Natale! Buon Anno! and Viva ‘o Rre!
Prayer for the Beatification of SG King Francis II of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
O One and Triune God, Who casts Your glance on us from Your throne of mercy, and called Francis II of Bourbon to follow You, choosing him on earth to be king, modeling his life on the very Kingship of Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, pouring into his heart sentiments of love and patience, humility and meekness, peace and pardon, and clothing him with the virtues of faith, hope and charity, hear our petition, and help us to walk in his footsteps and to live his virtues.
Glorify him, we pray You, on earth as we believe him to be already glorified in Heaven, and grant that, through his prayers, we may receive the graces we need. Amen.
