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Why Am I a Vegetarian? Health Benefits, Weight Loss, Consumerism, Solidarity with the Poor For my Lent observances this year, I gave up eating meat. By Easter, I was very comfortable with a meatless diet and decided to become a vegetarian (technically, a pescetarian). Here's why: health benefits, weight loss, environmental issues and solidarity with the poor. I call myself a Catholic transcendentalist. I identify with the early American transcendental movement such as Louisa May Alcott and Henry David Thoreau lived. Transcendental philosophy teaches us  to transcend the trappings of consumerism and the allure of worldliness. Bl Mother Teresa of Calcutta echoed Transcendental wisdom when she exhorted us to "live simply that others might simply live." A vegetarian diet simpler living. It's part of living gospel poverty. It's good witness for kids too. Eating vegetarian helps raise awareness for those in need in the world church. It's good sensitivity training. Kids develop empathy with world hunger. When we give up for lent, particularly food, we learn an attitude of gratitude, compassion and generosity. Read More

Catholic Family Mini Vacations, Retreats

As we move out of lent and into the Easter and spring season, some of us begin to feel the need for a vacation. Are you stuck at home this spring break? Everyone else is migrating south for spring break, but your wings have been clipped? You need some at home vacation ideas to enjoy spring break even if you can't travel anywhere. Read more

Lenten Kitchen: Easy, Quick Vegetarian Meals for Fast Days and Meatless Fridays

 I gave up eating meat for Lent. As a new vegetarian, I realize just how challenging it could be to follow a special diet. I need quick, inexpensive meals. Here are five easy, under 20 minutes recipes for delicious vegetarian meals. Read More Cheap Vegetarian Meals in Minutes

Free Printable Easter Triduum Coloring Pages, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil Coloring Pages

 Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday The Easter Triduum begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, also called Maundy Thursday and continues through Good Friday and Easter Vigil or Holy Saturday. Here are free printable coloring pages to help children explore the Easter Triduum. Read More Free Printable Easter Triduum Coloring Pages

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