Mike and Alexandra return to the podcast with stories, laughter, and a hearty Manhattan in hand! After a long hiatus, they catch up on a whirlwind year and turn their attention to the joy and meaning of All Saints Day.In this episode they discuss:● A year of trials and blessings (and one very dramatic broken leg)● The origin and purpose of All Saints Day● Why All Saints was moved from May to November● How the feast celebrates every saint, canonized or not● The beauty of the traditional Collect for All Saints● A reflection on gratitude, perseverance, and grace under pressureDrink of the Week: The Manhattan1½ oz. bourbon¾ oz. sweet vermouthCherry for garnishStir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry and raise a toast to Mother Cabrini, patroness of Manhattan!Books Mentioned:● My Drinking and Dining with the Saints Journal● Abstaining with the Saints: No and Low Alcoholic Beverages for Sober SoulsPrayer:“Stay with us O Lord because it is getting toward evening. Bless our drinks and our conversation. Amen.”Find more at:drinkingwiththesaints.comInstagram @drinkingsaintsProduced by Back Row Mediabackrow.fmInstagram @backrowmediaFind the Books:Drinking with the SaintsDrinking with St. NickDrinking with Your Patron SaintsWhy We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions ExplainedDining with the SaintsLost in Translation: Meditating on the Orations of the Traditional Roman Rite

Ver todos los episodios