Lent

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 09)

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 08)

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 07)

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

Journey Through Lent With Saints Vincent and Louise (April 06)

St. Vincent and St. Louise speak to us in a brief quote for each day of Lent.

What did you give up, Gramma?

"What did you give up for Lent? Which is the topic of my youngest grandchildren, my answer is complicated.  I decided to give more of myself to others in thought word and deed. So last night when they asked again, I told them I gave up hurting others and chose to be...

A Lenten perspective on aging

A Lenten perspective on aging

Carving out space for God to fill up! "The mystic Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin says the loss of bodily and mental abilities in old age is but the creator carving out large cavities in us so to fill them up with God. Instead of begrudgingly enduring your aging...

Mindful eating as fasting

Mindful eating as fasting

Mindful Eating. Good for body and soul! It seems related to the idea of fasting. And a nice practice considering all the hunger in the world. Maybe there could be a Vincentian version of this. Pick your mindful eating homework (1) Try taking the first four sips of a...

Vincentian examination of conscience

Vincentian examination of conscience

As we progress further into Lent perhaps we can examine ourselves against these 5  characteristic Vincentian virtues. (See SlideShare version prepared by VinFormation.) Simplicity Do I always speak the truth? Do I say things as they are or as I want them to be? What...

Lenten energy fast

Lenten energy fast

No, this is not a new power drink. It is one diocese's response to the question "What are you doing for Lent?" EcoCatholic writes, "If you are striving to become greener over the course of the 40 days, the archdiocese of Cincinnati has constructed...

Lent – Software for your soul

Lent – Software for your soul

Using Internet menus this video creatively  Xt3.com  invites all to "Recharge your Heart & Soul this Lent ! Cleverly worded pull down menu present the message of Lent as a time for renewal. Also visit their interactive calendar which you can download as an app...

Vincentian almsgiving, prayer and fasting

Vincentian almsgiving, prayer and fasting

VinFormation offers a selection of quotes from our founders on prayer, fasting and almsgiving Click on graphic. (Also click here to download or view it in a different format.) Almsgiving via Vincentian branches in the USA Here are some quick links to donate online to...

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