by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
WWVD – What would Vincent do for Lent today?Vincentians today can look at two sources for an answer. The most obvious is of course what the successor sof Vincent write of in their Lenten Letters. Vinformation also offers some ideas on connecting with...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
If “metanonia” literally means “change your way of thinking”, here are some resources to help us think about changes we need to make. Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message The Three practices of Lent – Fr. Robert Barron Online Lenten retreats gather seekers for...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2013 | Featured Videos, Vincentian Family
Father Barron comments on the three practices of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. He offers practical advice to enact these three pillars in your own life. In addition, he comments on the traditional practice of receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Living the Days of Lent 2013 edited by Ellen Dauwer, SC and Mary McCormick, SC. A short meditation for each day of the season of Lent, with illustrations and detachable pages that can be posted for convenient reflection reminders. It is available on Barnes and Noble...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...