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Unies à Marie debout au pied de la Croix, nous Marianites de Sainte-Croix, sommes dex religieuses apostoliques, femmes de prière et de compassion. Notre mission, dynamisée par notre vie en communauté, est d’incarner l’amour et la compassion de Jésus Christ. Appelées à être une présence prophétique dans un monde en mutation, nous prenons partie pour les exclus.

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January 6 ~ Traditional Epiphany Feast

Three Men and a Baby: A Brief Insight into King Cakes

The name is derived from the Three Wise Men in the Bible (manifestation to the Gentile world), who came bearing gifts for Baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night. King cake is first served on King’s Day (January 6) and lasts through Mardi Gras to celebrate the coming of the three kings, as well as to honor them with a sweet homage and other activities.

Louisianians can find a king cake at most local bakeries up and down the Gulf Coast between now and February 16, 2021. Even though COVID 19 is preventing the parade going and street parties typical of the Carnival Season, folks here know ya can’t keep a delicious king cake down.

Each Tuesday between now and Mardi Gras, our Marianite website/FB page will feature some aspect of “King Caking” and perhaps some deeper symbolism along with MSCs and Associates sinking their teeth into the sweet purple, green, and gold treat. Remember to follow us…January 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 9, and 16. “Trow me sompthin, Sistah!”