Nourishment

Protein is an essential nutrient that is needed for various bodily functions, including muscle growth and repair, hormone production, and enzyme activity. It's no surprise that protein is a crucial component of a healthy and balanced diet. However, despite its importance, many people tend to overlook the importance of protein in their diet. In this blog post, we'll explore why protein is so important and how you can ensure you're getting enough of it. Why is Protein Important? Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of our body. There are 20 different types of amino acids, and our body requires all of them to function properly. Nine of these amino acids are essential, meaning our body cannot produce them on its own and we need to get them from our diet. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair. When we exercise, we create small tears in our muscles. Protein helps repair these tears, which is what leads to muscle growth. This is why protein ...

  St. Teresa of Avila "Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you. All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices." 圣女德蕾撒 · 阿维拉 “ 让什么也不要扰乱你，让什么也不要吓倒你。一切都会过去，而上帝永不改变。耐心能获得一切。谁拥有上帝，什么也不缺；上帝就是足够的。 ”

鱼是我们饮食中重要的一部分，而作为一个基督徒，吃鱼更是至关重要的。鱼富含蛋白质，维生素和矿物质，有助于我们的身体健康。许多研究表明，鱼可以降低心脏病和中风的风险，减少患癌症和糖尿病的可能性。 作为一个基督徒，我们知道上帝赐予我们这些美好的食物，我们应该珍惜并感恩。在圣经中，有很多关于鱼的故事。耶稣让他的门徒在湖上打鱼，神迹般地让他们捕获了很多鱼。耶稣还将五个饼和两条鱼变成足够喂饱 5000 人的食物。 除了饮食上的好处外，吃鱼也与我们的信仰息息相关。在圣经中，鱼被用作象征着福音和救恩。耶稣曾经对他的门徒说： “ 你们要跟从我，我就使你们成为得人的渔夫。 ” 这句话不仅是告诉他们成为基督徒的意义，也是告诉他们去传福音，将真理带给更多的人。 另外，鱼也是耶稣的追随者的象征。在古代，鱼被用作标志来表示基督徒的身份。在罗马帝国的迫害期间，基督徒使用鱼的标志来辨认彼此，因为鱼是一个秘密符号，只有基督徒才知道它的意义。今天，鱼仍然是基督徒的标志，提醒我们要忠诚于我们的信仰，与上帝同行。 在我们的 日常生活中，我们应该尽量选择新鲜、健康的鱼类，避免食用含有污染物的鱼类。同时，我们也应该在选择鱼类的同时，选择可持续性捕捞的方式，保护海洋生态环境，尽我们的一份力量保护神赐予我们的这些美好资源。 作为一个基督徒，我们的信仰应该贯穿于我们的生活方方面面。在饮食方面，我们不仅应该注重健康和营养，更要珍惜神赐予我们的食物，并在食用时感恩上帝的恩典。同时，我们也要将信仰融入生活的方方面面，去行善积德，传播福音，为上帝的荣耀而活。 总之，鱼是我们饮食中不可或缺的重要组成部分，而在我们的信仰中，鱼更是有着象征性的意义。我们应该以感恩的心态对待食物，珍惜上帝赐予我们的一切，并将信仰贯彻到我们的生活中。通过这些小小的行动，我们可以更好地保护我们的身体健康和海洋。

As we move through the 21st century, the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet has become increasingly apparent. With the rise of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related illnesses, it is clear that we need to pay close attention to the foods we put into our bodies. One important component of a healthy diet is complex carbohydrates, which are essential for providing the energy we need to get through the day. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of complex carbohydrates and why they should be a part of your daily diet. What are Complex Carbohydrates? First, let's define what we mean by complex carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients that our bodies need to function properly (the other two being protein and fat). Carbohydrates are our body's primary source of energy, and they are found in a wide variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Complex carbohydrates are a type of carbohydrate that takes longer to b...

Litany of Humility O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being honored, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, O Jesus. From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, O Jesus. That others may be loved more than I, Je...

The Apostles' Creed in Latin: Text: Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae. Et in Iesum Christum, Filium eius unicum, Dominum nostrum, qui conceptus est de Spiritu Sancto, natus ex Maria Virgine, passus sub Pontio Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus, et sepultus, descendit ad inferos, tertia die resurrexit a mortuis, ascendit ad caelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Patris omnipotentis, inde venturus est iudicare vivos et mortuos. Credo in Spiritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclesiam catholicam, sanctorum communionem, remissionem peccatorum, carnis resurrectionem, vitam aeternam. Amen. Pronunciation guide: Kreh-doh in Day-oom Pah-trem ohm-nee-poh-ten-tem, Kree-ah-toh-rem chai-lee et tair-rah-eh. Et in Yeh-soom Krees-toom, Fee-lee-oom ay-oos oo-nee-koom, Doh-mee-noom nohs-trum, kwee kon-cheh-tus est de Spee-too Sahnk-toh, nah-toos ex Mah-ree-ah Veer-gee-neh, pah-soos soob Pohn-tee-oh Pee-lah-toh, kroo-chee-fee-ksus, mor-too-oos, et seh-pool-toos, deh-schen-deet ad in-feh-rohs, tehr-tse...