The Lenten Cookbook & Mother Teresa Wash the Plate Dish Towel Set

• Catholic Lenten cookbook with recipes and reflections
• Written by chef and former Swiss Guard David Geisser
• Includes theological essays on fasting by Scott Hahn
• Wash the Plate dish towel with St. Mother Teresa quote
• Practical and faithful gifts that unite prayer, sacrifice, and daily life

Our Catholic Lenten gift set invites the faithful to live Lent not only through prayer and fasting, but through small acts of love woven into daily life.

At the heart of the set is a culinary guide written by award-winning chef and former Vatican Swiss Guard David Geisser, featuring 75 international recipes specially conceived for the penitential season of Lent. 

From hearty breads and succulent stews to mouth-watering omelets, soups, salads, zesty curries, rich smoothies, and desserts, the recipes offer a uniquely Catholic way of celebrating Lent in the home each year while honoring the spirit of simplicity and sacrifice.

More than a cookbook, this guide integrates Scripture passages and quotations from the saints, helping mealtimes become moments of reflection and prayer. The recipes are designed to support a wide range of Lenten practices, from simple meatless meals to more demanding observances, while remaining approachable for everyday family life.

The book also includes substantial essays by biblical scholar Scott Hahn, who reflects on the history of fasting and its role in personal spiritual growth. 

His writing introduces forgotten Catholic traditions such as St. Martin’s Lent, Ember Days, and Rogation Days, offering practical ways to reclaim these rhythms of grace and carry the fruits of Lent into the rest of the year.

Complementing the cookbook is a Wash the Plate dish towel featuring a quote from St. Mother Teresa: “Wash the plate not because it is dirty, not because you were told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.” This gentle reminder transforms ordinary household work into an act of charity, humility, and love.

Together, our thoughtful gift set encourages a lived spirituality rooted in the everyday. It offers a meaningful way to unite faith, service, and time shared at the table during Lent, and to continue practicing love through daily acts, long after the season has passed.

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