Unable to attend this year’s Feast of Beata Maria Cristina di Savoia (1812-1836), Queen of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and mother of Servant of God King Francesco II (1836-1894), on Friday, our friends were kind enough to share a few photos from the celebration with us. I’m told the affair was small but festive and full of lively conversation and good cheer. Partygoers broke their Friday fast with a delicious meatless dinner. Viva 'a Reggina! 
Blessed Maria Cristina and
SG Francesco II, orate pro nobis
Prayer for Blessed Maria Cristina, Queen of the Two Sicilies
O God, who has placed a great light in Your saints and a provident support for Your people along the path, listen with goodness to our prayer, and glorify Your servant Maria Cristina di Savoia, in whose life as a wife and queen You have offered us a shining model of wise and courageous charity, and grant us, through her intercession, the grace [mention here the graces you are asking for] which from You, with trust, we invoke. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Spaghetti alle vongole 
Filet of Sole oreganata 
Escarole and beans
