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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...

“Among Us Is the New Pope…”

"Among Us Is the New Pope... To Whom I Pledge My Obedience" The "once and future Pope".  Benedict XVI told the group charged with electing his successor, "even today," he pledged "my unconditional reverence and obedience" to the next holder of Peter's chair – the...

The Pope’s last tweet!

"Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives." The account will now be shut down.

Holy Spirit and the Cardinals

As Pope Benedict devotes himself to a life of prayer it may be more important than ever to pray not only for him but also those who will choose his successor. We like to think that every Pope is picked by the Holy Spirit. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was asked on...

Young Vincentian murdered

Some sad news from the Philippines: the killing of one of our Youth Leaders who is also a member of an Indigenous Tribe called Ati, fighting for their ancestral land. Below is the letter of our FAMVIN (VFCC) Chairman here in the Philippines: Dear Members of the...

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

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...

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