MOM''S KITCHEN - EASY FLAPJACKS (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY)

 

Allergy alert; Before starting the recipe, check first that you and those you cook for, have no allergies to any of the ingredients. 

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, then don't use this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana

2 cups gluten-free flour

Half teaspoon salt

1 egg

Half cup milk mixed with half cup water

One-eighth of cup of sugar

Method: 

Mix the flour, salt and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the milk and water and egg, and stir with a fork until well mixed. Mash one banana, and add to the mixture. Stir well. Put a small amount of butter or margarine in a frying pan, and allow to melt. Tilt the frying pan, until the butter or margarine has coated the bottom. 

Put two tablespoons of the flapjack mixture in the frying pan, and allow to become light brown. Then turn the flapjack over with a grill spatula and brown the other side. Make sure that the flapjack is cooked through. 

You do not need to re-grease the pan - only grease for the first flapjack. Cook the later flapjacks on dry heat within the frying pan. Do this on a low heat on your oven plate. Once the flapjack is fully cooked, remove and place on a plate. Continue, until all your flapjacks are cooked.  Allow to cool.

You can freeze the flapjacks. Simply cover each one individually with tinfoil once they are cooled, and place in the freezer. Do not keep for too long. When you want to eat a flapjack, remove from the freezer, remove the tinfoil, and place the flapjack on a microwave-suitable plate. Cover with microwave cover, and just heat the flapjack for two minutes on high. You can eat the flapjacks with butter or margarine, and jam. 

Enjoy!

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VISIONS FROM THE VELDT - ART BOOK: FOREWORD

 

VISIONS FROM THE VELDT

ART BOOK

This book is dedicated to Bishop Gerard Marie Franciscus van Velsen, O.P.

In thanksgiving for the churches, colleges for boys and girls, and artistic endeavours

 he fostered in South Africa. May his legacy continue to inspire faith, knowledge,

and beauty in the service of God

Foreword

Africa is a land of breathtaking beauty, where golden grasslands meet distant mountains. Mighty rivers nourish the earth, beneath vast skies ablaze with sunrise and stars. The breathtaking beauty of creation serves as timeless reminder of the infinite wisdom, goodness, and Divine artistry of the Creator of heaven and earth. Every human person, each landscape and every living creature bear the imprint of God’s loving Hand.

As we journey through life, God speaks quietly through the world He has made. Every scene within this book invites us to pause, wonder, and to draw closer to the One from whom all beauty flows.

The images within these pages are cameos of treasured memories gathered throughout the years. Each image seeks to capture the outward beauty of Africa, as well as the spiritual messages that lie within.

May this collection bring joy, peace and inspiration to all who turn its pages. At times artistic images offer inspiration for hearts to seek Lord Jesus with greater devotion. It would be true blessing if each reader were to recognize the Creator's loving Hand in the beauty that surrounds us, and to seek ever more earnestly the God Who is Beauty itself.

 

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157 COUNTRIES ARE FOLLOWING LUMIERE CHARITY BLOGS AT PRESENT

 

157 countries are following Lumiere Charity blogs at present

Blessings on you all

CHRISTIAN HEALING WORKBOOK ONE COLOURING BOOK - DOWNLOAD FREE

 

Welcome to this Christian healing colouring book. Within these pages are scenes inspired by the healing Love of God and the sacred calling to bring restoration to a wounded world.

As you colour each image, may you reflect upon the healing ministry entrusted to humankind by God. Throughout the ages, healing has been a sign of Divine Mercy and Compassion. May these illustrations invite you to meditate upon God’s desire for our healing.

Colouring can bring quiet moments of peace in the Presence of God. May this book bring comfort to your spirit and calm to your mind. It is my prayer that these pages help you draw closer to the Divine Healer, whose Compassion continues to shine upon all who seek Him.

In Christ's Love

Catherine Nicolette Whittle D.D.

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CHRISTIAN HEALING WORKBOOK ONE; CONCLUSION

 

CONCLUSION 

Within this workbook God’s healing mission has been explored with the hope of guiding those who have embraced this demanding yet blessed path. Healing is one of the Divine hallmarks. The art of cure is a privilege entrusted to those who dedicate themselves to alleviation of others’ health burdens.

May the reflections and insights contained herein strengthen those who walk the healing road. May your compassionate work of healing continue to unfold wherever hearts are open to God’s grace. May your ministry bear witness to God’s boundless compassion.

This is the work which Christ has come to complete,

that you become a healer according to the Will of God.

The Saviour will not rest, until that work has been lovingly completed.

 

May yours be a truly blessed healing ministry.

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CHRISTIAN HEALING WORKBOOK ONE: REFLECTION JOURNAL - CALL TO HEALING

Introduction

As healer, you are invited to join in the ongoing work of God’s mercy and restoration. These reflections are designed to help you contemplate your unique call by God the Healer. Meditate on the Scripture passages, then write in your reflections within the space provided.

Gentle reminder: your reflections are private conversations with God. If you wish, you may keep your notes within your memory. Alternately, you may wish to destroy your notes after journalling. This will keep your journey sacred and wholly between your heart and God.

GOD THE HEALER

Meditate on the following Scripture passages:

• Genesis 20:17; Abraham prayed, and God healed Abimelech and his household.
• Psalm 107:20; “He sent out His word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.”

 

Questions for heart and mind:

1.      Where have I experienced God’s healing: physically, emotionally, or spiritually?

Reflection:

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2.      How does knowing that God has always been the Healer give me hope in times of suffering?

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3.      Are there areas of my life that need God’s healing right now?

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HEALING MISSION OF THE LOGOS

Meditate on the following Scripture passages:

• John 1:1; “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
• Matthew 9:36; “Jesus was moved with compassion for the crowds, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

 

Questions for heart and mind:

4.      How does Christ’s deep compassion (splagchnistheis) inspire my own approach to healing?

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5.      How do I feel drawn to act as a channel of Christ’s mercy to others?

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6.      How can I cultivate patience, humility, and love during my healing praxis?

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GOD HEARS OUR PRAYER

Meditate on the following Scripture passages:

• 2 Kings 20:5; “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears: I will heal you.”
• Jeremiah 30:17; “I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”

Questions for heart and mind:

7.      How do I understand the consequences of the Fall - sin, suffering, and death - around me and within myself?

Reflection:

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8.      What examples of God’s healing and restoration have I witnessed in my own life or ministry?

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9.      How does the hope of God’s healing help me to trust Him in the face of suffering and uncertainty?

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THE HEALING CALL

Meditate on the following Scripture passages:

• Mark 1:41; `Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” He said. “Be healed!” ‘
• Luke 7:13; `When the Lord saw her, His Heart overflowed with compassion, and He said, “Don’t cry.”.’

 

Questions for heart and mind:

10. Do I feel a calling from God to participate in His healing work? How can I discern His voice from my own desires?

Reflection:

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11. What personal strengths, gifts, or experiences might God be asking me to offer in His service?

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12. How can I remain dependent on God rather than relying solely on my skills or knowledge?

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13. What steps can I take to deepen my spiritual life in preparation for serving as a healer?

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14. Am I willing to embrace the challenges, sacrifices, and patience required in the healing vocation?

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CLOSING PRAYER

 

“Lord, help me to see Your healing in my life and in the lives of those I serve. Teach me to walk in the Footsteps of Christ. Let me be moved with compassion to heal. Guide my hands, my heart, and my words, so that I may participate in Your healing mission with humility, love and faithfulness. Amen.”

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CHRISTIAN HEALING WORKBOOK ONE; HEALING MINISTRY OF THE LOGOS

God made visible

At the centre of Christian understanding of healing stands the mystery of the Logos, the eternal Word of God. St John tells us; “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This declaration reveals that the Divine Word, the Logos, existed with God from all eternity. The Word shares fully in the Divine Nature. In the fullness of time, this eternal Word was sent into the world. The Logs came not merely as messenger, but as God Himself made visible among humankind in the person of Jesus Christ.

Word of God

In becoming man, the Word of God entered directly into the human condition. The eternal Logos did not remain distant from human suffering, but chose to dwell among those marked with affliction. Christ dwelt among humankind who were suffering from weakness, illness, sorrow and spiritual confusion. The Incarnation represents the ultimate expression of Divine solidarity with humankind. God came among us, sharing our life, so that He might restore what had been wounded and heal what had been broken.

The gospels portray Christ’s ministry as deeply rooted in compassion for the suffering world. The gospel tells us; “When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion to the depths of His being, for they were bewildered and dejected, like sheep who have no shepherd” (Matthew 9:36).

The Greek term used in this passage, splagchnistheis, expresses a powerful and profound form of compassion. It signifies a response that arises from the deepest interior of the person. It encompasses a movement of the heart so intense, that the whole being is stirred towards merciful action. In the case of Christ, this compassion was not merely emotional sympathy. It was a Divine impulse toward healing, restoration, and redemption.

Christ’s compassion

Throughout the Gospel narratives, this compassion repeatedly becomes the source of Christ’s healing works. When He encountered the sick, His heart was stirred to restore them. Christ was moved with compassion for the sick and healed them (Matthew 14:14). When the blind approached Jesus with faith, He was filled with mercy and restored their sight (Matthew 20:34). The gospels also recount Christ’s compassion for those tormented by spiritual oppression, such as the afflicted child (Mark 9:22). In each case, healing flowed from the compassionate Heart of the Logos made flesh.

Christ’s compassion was equally stirred by the sorrow of human loss. The moving account of the widow of Nain reveals the tenderness of the Heart of Jesus. When the Master encountered the grieving mother accompanying the body of her only son to burial, He was deeply moved with compassion (Luke 7:13). In that moment of sorrow, the power of Divine life confronted the reality of death itself, revealing that Christ’s mission includes restoration of life and hope.

The compassion of the Logos also extended to material needs of humankind. The sight of weary and hungry crowds stirred Christ’s mercy and called forth miraculous provision. On several occasions He fed multitudes who had followed Him into remote places. Jesus thus demonstrated that Divine compassion embraces the whole human person, including our physical needs and daily sustenance.

Loneliness and social exclusion

Loneliness and social exclusion likewise awakened Christ’s healing mercy. The gospel account of the leper offers a striking example. Lepers in ancient society lived in isolation, cut off from family and community. Yet when the man afflicted by leprosy approached Jesus, the evangelist records that Christ was moved with compassion and stretched out His Hand to heal him (Mark 1:41). The healing touch of Christ restored not only the man’s body, but also his place within the human community.

Beyond physical suffering, Christ was deeply moved by spiritual confusion and longing of people. Many were searching for God, yet failed to find the guidance they sought. The crowds appeared to Jesus as sheep without a shepherd - bewildered, spiritually hungry, and longing for Divine comfort. Christ’s ministry therefore addressed not only illness and distress, but also humankind’s profound spiritual need for guidance, truth, and reconciliation with God.

Christ’s healing ministry thus flows directly from His Logos identity. The eternal Word Who created the world, entered the world in order to restore it. The compassion of Jesus is visible expression of the Heart of God. Wherever Christ encounters suffering, His response is not indifference but mercy; not judgment, but restoration.

Logos mission

For those engaged in vocation of spiritual healing, this truth carries deep significance. Healing is not merely a human endeavour; it embraces participation in the mission of the Logos. When a member of the healing profession acts with faith, humility, and love, the healer becomes an instrument through which the compassion of Christ may continue to touch the wounded world.

The work of the Logos continues through every act of healing prayer, every moment of compassionate presence, and every effort to relieve suffering.  The Word Who once walked among humankind moves with compassion for the afflicted, restores the broken, and continues to call healers to share in His ministry of healing and mercy.

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