Grace Filled Lemons

Featured Feasts:

• Aug 22: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Aug 23: St. Rose of Lima
• Aug 27: St. Monica
• Aug 28: St. Augustine

Herbal Focus:

 Rose + Lavender + Mint Infusion — A fragrant, uplifting blend honoring Mary as Queen and St. Rose of Lima’s mystical life. Sip in the quiet to calm anxiety, clear the mind, and uplift the heart.

Queen of Heaven Herbal Infusion

Inspired by Mary, Queen of Heaven & St. Rose of Lima

Ingredients (makes 1 quart):

• 1 Tbsp dried rose petals (culinary-grade, organic)
• 1 tsp dried lavender buds (culinary-grade)
• 1 Tbsp dried peppermint leaves
• Optional: 1–2 tsp local raw honey or a slice of lemon for brightness

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Instructions:

1. Boil 4 cups (1 quart) of water.
2. Place herbs in a teapot, heat-proof jar, or French press.
3. Pour boiling water over the herbs.
4. Cover and steep 10–15 minutes for a gentle floral-minty flavor (or up to 30 minutes for stronger benefits).
5. Strain, sweeten if desired, and enjoy warm or iced.

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Health Benefits:

• Rose: Calms the heart, soothes stress, gently supports skin and hormones
• Lavender: Promotes relaxation, lifts mood, eases digestion and headaches
• Peppermint: Refreshing, aids digestion, energizing but soothing

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Devotional Reflection:

As you sip, reflect on the virtues of Our Lady—purity, peace, obedience, and queenship—and the humility and hidden strength of St. Rose of Lima, who offered her beauty and comforts in loving sacrifice to Christ. May this cup be a prayer.

“With the fragrance of your virtues, O Mary, draw our hearts to God.” 

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Monday (Feast: Queenship of Mary)

• Breakfast: Lemon lavender muffins
• Lunch: Quiche with garden vegetables
• Dinner: Herbed chicken, lemon orzo, green salad
• Intention: Crown Mary in your heart; pray the Glorious Mysteries

Tuesday

• Breakfast: Yogurt with mint-infused honey and sliced peach
• Lunch: Lentil and cucumber tabbouleh with spelt flatbread
• Dinner: Broccoli soup, roasted chickpeas, toasted seeds
• Intention: Pray for mystics and hidden saints (St. Rose of Lima)

Wednesday (Optional Fasting)

• Breakfast: Rose and mint tea only
• Lunch: Simple brown rice with herbs
• Dinner: Light vegetable broth and toast
• Intention: Fast for clarity, purity, and detachment

Thursday

• Breakfast: Warm spiced barley with golden raisins
• Lunch: Chickpea “tuna” salad with dill
• Dinner: Roasted eggplant stacks with tomato-basil sauce
• Intention: Pray for broken families and those longing for conversion

Friday (No Meat)

• Breakfast: Herbal tea with honey and lemon + toast
• Lunch: White bean soup with rosemary (no bacon)
• Dinner: Spaghetti squash with marinara and parmesan
• Intention: Pray for grieving mothers (St. Monica)

Saturday

• Breakfast: Honeyed oats and baked pear
• Lunch: Spelt wrap with hummus, sprouts, grated carrot
• Dinner: Mushroom stroganoff over whole wheat noodles
• Intention: Pray for those seeking truth (St. Augustine)

Sunday (Lord’s Day Feast)

• Breakfast: Cinnamon rolls and peppermint tea
• Lunch: Roasted turkey breast, garlic green beans, mashed potatoes
• Dinner: Apple crisp with rosemary cream
• Intention: Give thanks for grace that transforms even hardened hearts

From my Grace Filled Lemons heart to yours,

Laura

*P.S. A gentle reminder: if your health or energy doesn’t allow for a full meal plan right now, please don’t feel bad about that. Healing and nourishment look different for everyone. Maybe just pick one recipe to try—or simply enjoy the inspiration. And if even that feels like too much this week, that’s okay too. Let grace carry you, not guilt. You’re doing the best you can, and that is more than enough.

*P.P.S. I am not a nutritionist. Any recipes provided are based solely on what I choose to do for my own family and sharing them is purely for you to use as you desire. Also, if you have dietary restrictions, a lot of the recipes I share can be altered or found with a quick Google search. Do what you need to do for your best health!