Catholic Vegetarians & Vegans

I know - it is like an awakening to justice... and he articulated it so well... Dorothy Day - if you have two coats you have stolen one from the poor --- likewise if we use resources - more that we are deserving to do - we are taking that which is not ours to take....
If we continue to keep our head in the sand and refuse to see the suffering and violence caused by factory farming - we are not working toward building a compassionate world...

Hopefully more will be open to the softening that can come when we learn - and change.

Amen to that

Coconut Bacon
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups flaked coconut
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon water

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine liquid smoke, braggs, maple syrup, and water in a large mixing bowl. Pour in flaked coconut, using a wooden spoon to gently toss the coconut in the liquid mixture. Once the coconut is evenly coated, pour it onto a non-stick baking sheet and slide it the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, using a spatula to flip the 'bacon' about every 5 minutes so it cooks evenly. This stuff WILL burn if you're not keeping an eye on it and regularly flipping it, so please do. Coconut bacon can be stored in a sealed bag or container for up to a week, refrigerator optional.

And, it makes a great BLT sandwich!
Enjoy!

Thanks alot Arl337 for the warm welcome! I will be sure to check back as much as i can!
Take care

I believe you will find among those of us here - this too is how we see this - when learning more about the issues of sustainability, the environment and the impact of factory farms on the world, and striving to live more compassionately moves us BECAUSE of our faith to make changes -

Like anything sometimes when people are new to this they become zealous and desire to influence others because as they learn they find the issue so compelling they can't believe that others would not agree!

When we went vegan my husband would occasionally make a comment, and I would remind him that before we knew, we to made choices that we would not make today.

Welcome – please dig in, share your knowledge, your faith, your resources here!

A very dear friend of mine recently made the switch to vegan and they used this EXACT expression 'feeling cleaner' ---- I think we all know and understand what this means --- I've invited her to join us here ... so if you are here already my friend -- SAY HELLO!

Hello,

I know where you are coming from as I have thought the same things myself about if I were to become a nun. The Carmelites I hope to join eat vegetarian food + fish. If eating the fish really bothers me they said they could think about me not having to eat it.
I guess you need to do what you feel is right, but is it actually possible for you to be a vegan in the seminary? Could it be possible to be a vegetarian? Have you asked them if you could be a vegan there? They may say yes??? Or they may just say they can only accommodate for vegetarianism. I guess you need to ask yourself if they cannot accommodate for your wants at all? Will you be able to live like that? Or could you just eat sparingly what they give you and provide the rest of the food for yourself? Maybe that is a possibility that you could make the food yourself maybe and buy what you want? Do push the idea with them saying that you have your reasons and be passionate about it and I guess just see what they say.
There are some Orders for men such as the Carthusians and I think Cistercians that have a strict vegetarian diet. But as far as I know the Carthusians are contemplatives who sleep like 4 hours a day , so I am not sure if that will appeal to you or not??? Not sure what the Cistercians do. It would be good if there were vegan orders for men and women but I am not sure that there is.
Your best bet would be to try your hardest to follow your diet choices in the seminary if they allow for it and to continue doing it when you become a Priest. I think its great because we need clergy that are compassionate towards animals. Just pray and hopefully God will make a way. I pray you can join the seminary and that they will allow you to perhaps make your own food.

God bless you +++

WELCOME! We are a bunch of folks who are into the vegetarian/vegan lifestyle; we seek to support one another and be a resource to anyone curious about the lifestyle. Please feel free to jump in, comment, ask questions and support us. We look forward to your inputs!

The posts in the threads that are part of the group do not count toward active ---- and that is where the majority of our posts are --- they need to be on the social wall --- you can scroll down to post something in that window -- I've been trying to post a 'tip a day' Creationlover - was posting a quote a day --- but I think our group has such orderly minds that we organized our discussions by thread - and this is NOT helpful in keeping our 'activity' high! so.... join us on the social wall --- and post, post, post!!
Blessings!

In regards to protein shakes I have found one that I really love and I have it almost every morning with a small bowl of oat bran. I'm not positive but I believe oat bran is higher in protein than oatmeal. I just happen to prefer the taste of oat bran. The protein shake is called Plantfusion and you can buy it on Amazon or at Vitamin Shoppe. There are a few different flavors like vanilla, chocolate and I believe chocolate raspberry. I use the vanilla one and if I am in the mood for chocolate I just add 2-3 TBSP of unsweetened cocoa powder. You mix the protein powder with either water or a nondairy milk. I prefer Almond Milk.

In regards to being vegetarian out in the world there are so many restaurants that will accomodate you. Being vegan I have found it very easy to eat out. I usually just make sure I plan ahead by looking up the menu online. All of my friends already know that they have to let me know the name of the restaurant we're going to before hand so that I can plan ahead. If we're going someplace where my only option is a side salad I make sure to eat a healthy snack before I go so that I don't feel deprived with just a small salad.

Good Luck!