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Lenten Reflection Day 10
From Walk in Her Sandals:
Every Holy Saturday, the Church waits as it were beside the tomb, meditating on Christ’s death while awaiting the announcement of his resurrection. Like John, we can take Mary into our homes and ponder with her the last words of Christ. Like her, we can rest in a place between anguish and joy, waiting in quiet hope. We can pray the Divine Office, which parts the veil to show us Christ defeating death and releasing sinners from captivity. The King is not dead; he rests from his work. A new day will come. His Cross is not defeat; it is victory!
Baked Potato Soup
Ingredients
2/3 cup butter 
2/3 cup flour
7 cups milk
4 large baked potatoes, cooked and sliced
4 green onions
1 cup sour cream
12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Melt butter, Stir in four. Heat and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk and stir constantly until thick. Add potatoes and onions. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sour cream, salt and pepper, and cheese and bacon. You could leave cheese and bacon for toppings if desired.
Submitted by Margie McMenamin Walker.
