drink up

Cappuccinos are not for everyone, being made from the stronger espresso form of coffee, but they have certainly gained popularity here in the US over the last 20 years. When I was looking up St. Lawrence of Brindisi's bio I was reminded that he was a Capuchin friar and immediately thought of the fine morning drink of choice in Rome (and 532 Market St.). Knowing that it was named after today's saint's Franciscan reform order I wondered if they had invented it, much like the many liquors and beers of the more contemplative orders like the Trappists and Benedictines. Surprisingly, I found that it was invented only a hundred years ago, and was only named such because the tan ring at the edge of the cup surrounding the foamy milk brought to mind the tonsured heads of the Capuchins. Not everything about our faith is super-deep, but if we are reminded of our faith in everything, won't it be an indication that we are more deeply living our faith? Just saying.