by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2013 | Formation
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...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Formation
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...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Formation
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...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Justice and Peace
As I was admiring with pride this piece of art created by my talented Grandniece Michelle Mueller (Facebook) I recalled a Catholic News service report (since taken down) discussing how taking action to promote immigration reform is a form of almsgiving during Lent. It...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“This year’s Lenten Message by the Holy Father holds a truly Vincentian theme. He tells us that Lent and the year of faith “offer a valuable opportunity to meditate on the relationship between faith and charity.” (LM, 2013, 1) In both Porta Fidei and the Lenten...
