Recipes for April ~ Month Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament

Since Holy Thursday, the day on which we celebrate the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper, usually falls in April, the Catholic Church dedicates this month to devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

“The Eucharist is the supreme proof of the love of Jesus.   After this, there is nothing more but Heaven.” ~ St. Peter Julian Eymard

"When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence." ~ St. Francis de Sales


April 11, St. Leo the Great (Trad.):

• Lion Cake (Since Leo means Lion!)
• Another Lion Cake
• Lion Cupcakes

View all recipes for St. Leo here. 

April 16th, St. Bernadette Soubirous (Trad./some places):

• Crepes for the Feast of St. Bernadette
• Blueberry Muffins for Our Lady
• A (Blue) French Meal for Our Lady of Lourdes
• A Grotto for Our Lady (Fruity Pebbles Grotto) 
• Cocoa Pebbles Grotto (pictured here) 
• Rice Krispie Treat Grotto
• Mary's Immaculate Conception (An all white dinner in her honor!)
• Our Lady of Lourdes Chicken Soup and Dumplings
• Springs at the Grotto (pictured here)

 
 

View all recipes for St. Bernadette here. 

April 16, Pope Benedict's Birthday:

• Zucchetto Cakes
• Popecakes
• Birthday Dinner for Papa Ben!
• Pope Benedict's Coat of Arms Cupcakes
• Other Uses for those St. Nicholas Cookie Cutters!
• Cupcake Toppers

 

View all recipes for the Pope Benedict XVI here. 

April 23, Saint George (New, Trad.):

• Recipes for St. George
• Cry 'God for Harry, England and St. George!'
• St. George -- A Boy's Feast Day! (Includes Dragon Taco Dip) 
• In Preparation for St. George's Day (Dragon Cake Tutorial) 
• Red Cross Crispies for St. George
• Dragon Cakes for St. George (2010 - Cake Link-Up) 

View all recipes for St. George here. 

April 25, Saint Mark (New, Trad.):

• Risi e Bisi ~ Venetian Rice and Peas
• Cupcakes for St. Mark's Feast Day
• St. Gregory's Cherries (Crisp)
• San Marco Pasta and Animal Cakes
• A Lion Cake for the Feast of St. Mark

 

 

View all recipes for St. Mark here. 

April 28, Saint Gianna Beretta Molla (New):

• Coffee & Cannolis for St. Gianna

View all recipes for St. Gianna here. 

April 29 (New) and April 30 (Trad.), Saint Catherine of Siena:

• St. Catherine of Siena - Peace Bread
• Pasta Santa Caterina
• Lily Sandwiches for Our Lady (The lily is a symbol of St. Catherine)
• Or these Mother Most Pure Calla Lily Sandwiches 
• Lily Lollipops
• Upside Down Pineapple Cake for the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena

View all recipes for St. Catherine of Siena here. 

O Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.

*I am currently working on an updated post for the Easter season, and hope to have it completed soon.