Eutrapelia is the ideal mean between boorishness and buffoonery.
Aristotle
Martha and Mary quiz
(All questions are based on information given in the biography in your Little Flower Member’s Guide except for the Bonus Question. Answers are at the bottom of the page.)
1. Who was Mary and Martha’s brother?
a. John
b. Lazurus
c. Peter
d. Simon of Cyrene
2. Who was older?
a. Martha
b. Mary
c. They were twins
3. Where did Mary and Martha live?
a. The town of Bethany
b. Jerusalem
c. Galilee
d. Bethlehem
4. When did Jesus visit Mary and Martha’s home?
a. After the Ascension
b. After he fasted in the desert for 40 days
c. When Jesus was a young child
d. During the last year of his public mission
Bonus: What is St. Martha the patron saint of?
a. Door makers
b. Cooks and servants
c. Sisters
d. Television
Dandelion facts
- Every part of the dandelion is useful either as food, for medicine or dyeing.
- Dandelion comes from the French word for lion’s tooth, it refers to the jagged leaves of the dandelion.
- Dandelions have the longest flowering period of any other plant.
Flower Meaning
The first flower a child will give to his mother is often a dandelion and the mother accepts it for what it is: a gift of love. She doesn’t care that the flower is technically a weed, she’s happy to receive any gift from her child. Eutrapelia is the same way; it means accepting and enjoying the good things in your life without criticism or judgment.
Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.
Jn. 11:5
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Below are some supplemental resources we recommend for your personal use or for use in your club. Click the images to be redirected.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C91ygWW2u0U
Eutrapelia, the first virtue in Wreath III of Little Flowers, is sometimes hard to teach because we don’t hear the term very often and may not understand what it means. In short, it is the virtue of finding joy and relaxation in everyday things. For a longer explanation, see the Little Flowers Leader’s Guide.
I’ve compiled a short list of crafts and activities that you can do with your group! You can find all of these and more on our Pinterest Page.
1. List Ways to Relax
Have the girls write out some of the things they like to do to relax. Try to find wholesome activities that help them see the beauty of what God has given them. Video games, for example, may not be as close to helping with Eutrapelia as pressing fall leaves. If you want, you can make a dandelion to go with you list.
2. Make a Dandelion from Yarn or String
These are really simple to make and so much fun to decorate a house, cards, or even hair accessories. Here’s a visual tutorial for you:
3. Make a Dandelion Snack
If you have fresh dandelions and a kitchen, you can make this edible flower treat for your group! It’s a great reminder to never overlook the small things and dismiss the “useless weeds” when you can fry them into a delicious snack.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
4 eggs
80 unopened dandelion blossoms, stems
removed
1/2 cup butter
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine the flour, seasoned salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in the dandelion blossoms until completely coated.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove half of the dandelions from the egg, and allow the excess egg to drip away. Toss in the flour until completely coated, then remove from the flour, tossing between your hands to allow excess flour to fall away. Cook the dandelions in the melted butter until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining dandelions.
Original blog post (with links and pics) here: https://www.beholdpublications.com/BeholdChristBlog/2014/09/15/3-craft-ideas-for-eutrapelia/