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MONKS IN THE KITCHEN Asparagus and Crabmeat Soup (Sup mang cua) INGREDIENTS: 6 cups chicken stock 1-1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and cut into pieces fish sauce or salt, to taste (optional, only if stock needs salt) 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. vegetable oil 8 oz. fresh or canned lump crab meat, picked over and drained 1 lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends removed 2 tbsps. corn starch, dissolved in 2 tbsps.water chopped green onion and cilantro, for garnish William Schipper, OSB, completes doctoral studies page 30 Abbey Banner Spring 2009 Simon-Hòa Phan’s delicious soup recipe... DIRECTIONS: 1) Combine chicken stock with sliced ginger and fish sauce or salt. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes. 2) Julienne aasparagus spears and cut into 2-inch lengths. 3) Heat oil in small skillet; saute onion, garlic and crabmeat five minutes. 4) Remove ginger slices from stock. 5) Add asparagus pieces and cook 3-5 minutes until asparagus is tender. Add crab meat and stir. 6) Cook until soup returns to a boil. Add cornstarch/water mixture, stirring until thickened and clear. The soup should have a consistency similar to egg drop soup. Serve garnished with chopped green onion and cilantro. William Schipper, OSB, has received the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Psychology and a specialization in Men’s Studies from Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio. The title of his doctoral thesis is “Masculinity, Spirituality, and Sexuality: The Interpreted, Lived Experience of the Traditional Age College Male.” Father William gathered data from twenty traditional age (18-22) college men at two small private men’s colleges in the Midwest. Of the BANNER BITS twenty men, nineteen reported that spirituality influences their decision about sexual activity. They believe that integrating spirituality and sexuality is beneficial and desirable. William grew up in Cincinnati and has been a member of Saint John’s Abbey since 1997. He is a faculty resident in student housing, the coordinator of the men’s spirituality program on campus and an adjunct faculty member in Men’s Studies at Saint John’s University. Congratulations, William. +
Recently I read a book that changed my life, or at least changed the way that I answer some of Life’s Big Questions. The book is entitled The Shack by William P. Young. The story’s protagonist, Mack, is a Christian who had a difficult upbringing but nevertheless continues to believe in God. That is until one day his youngest daughter, Missy, is kidnapped and presumably killed. After a lengthy search the only What does God look like? by Robert Pierson, OSB Upcoming Events in the Spiritual Life Program SPIRITUAL LIFE “Fiction can often take us to a place of acceptance in a way that doctrine and dogma and preaching can’t.” thing the authorities find is her bloodstained dress in an old shack far out into the woods. (Tom Gilbert, reviewer) Mack’s faith is seriously challenged by the loss of his daughter. He begins to experience a depression he calls “The Great Sadness.” While he tries to continue to believe, he is confused and not sure about who God really is. One day Mack finds a typewritten note from God in his mailbox, inviting him to come to the shack. (Yes, this is fiction.) After struggling about whether or not to go, he ends up going to the shack one weekend. There Mack encounters God as three persons. And how unique they are! His interactions with God help him May 2, 2009 – “Fearproof Your Life.” Dr. Joseph Bailey will speak on his new book, Fearproof Your Life: How to Thrive in a World Addicted to Fear, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Abbey Guesthouse. The suggested offering for his presentation is $25.00. May 29-31, 2009 – Pentecost Retreat presented by Fr. Don Tauscher, OSB. The Holy Spirit is alive and well and closer to us than many realize. During this retreat we will trace the path of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament, in the life of Jesus, in the early church, and in the Christian life today, praying for a new Pentecost in our lives. Contact the Spiritual Life Office at spirlife@osb.org or call 320-363-3929 to register for either or both of these events. + Robert Pierson, OSB, is the director of the abbey’s spiritual life program and guest master. to understand and accept not only what happened to his daughter but also what happened to him as a child growing up. The book provides some compelling answers to questions such as, “Why does God allow bad things to happen to innocent people?” and “How is forgiveness possible when the guilty are not able to acknowledge what they have done?” I was persuaded to read The Shack after three retreat directees in the same day asked if I had read it. I now know why it has been on the best seller list for some time, and I highly recommend it. + Abbey Banner Spring 2009 page 31
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