Thursday, October 3, 2013

October 3: Saint Ewald and Saint Ewald


History

A long time ago in England, there were two brothers. They were both named Ewald and they were both priests. One was called, “Ewald the Dark” (or "Ewald the Black") because his hair was dark, and the other was called “Ewald the Fair” because his hair was blond. They went to Germany as missionaries and spent each day praying and celebrating Mass together. But this terrified the pagans who did not want to give up their false religion. So, they murdered both Ewalds and threw their bodies into the Rhine river. Miraculously, their bodies floated against the current for 40 miles with a heavenly light shining above them. A friend of theirs found their bodies and had them properly buried.

Activity

Honor both Saint Ewalds today with a Saint Ewalds Float. Put a spoonful of vanilla ice cream in a glass. Pour in about a half cup of cream soda and mix thoroughly. Then fill the glass to within an inch of the rim with more cream soda. Float a small scoop of vanilla ice cream and a small scoop of chocolate ice cream on top for Ewald the Fair and Ewald the Dark.

Saint Ewald and Saint Ewald, pray for us!

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