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Thursday, February 11
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: The Common Good Then the Lord asked Cain, Where is your brother Abel? He answered, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” —Genesis 4:9 Suppose God asked this question of us. What would our response be? Perhaps we try to dodge it—this doesn’t pertain to us; we didn’t kill anyone, … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday, February 10
We are a people of the senses. We smear dirt and ashes on our foreheads, feeling the cold, rough touch of the smudge on our skin, the finger of the minister as he or she traces the cross just above our eyes. We wear the mark as a symbol for people we meet throughout our … Continue reading
Virtual Events
CRS Rice Bowl 2022 Virtual Events This Lent, include Catholic Relief Services’ national virtual events in your CRS Rice Bowl experience. Learn more about the lifesaving work carried out around the world by CRS, our partners and the communities we serve—supported by the generosity of your Lenten offerings. Stories of Hope: School Speaker Events These … Continue reading
Recalling last Sunday’s Gospel
Our lives are made up of seasons. Summer, winter-yes-but we also experience changes in relationships, jobs, schools and location. Some days we feel successful, happy and affirmed; other days, we feel lost, angry or agitated. We may feel close to people in our lives, or distant. We may feel secure financially, or we may have … Continue reading
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Vary Amin’Anana Recipe – Madagascar
Greens with Rice 2 T fair trade olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 clove garlic 1 t fresh ginger, minced 3 c packed collard greens or kale 1 c rice 2 c water Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in medium-sized pot. Add onion, tomato, garlic and ginger, … Continue reading
Bean Soup with Chayote Squash & Rice Recipe – Honduras
1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 15-oz cans of red beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups of water 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 yellow chili, seeded and minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes with liquid Juice of 1 … Continue reading
Kawunga (Cornmeal With Beans) Recipe – Rwanda
A Reflection on Eating Simply by Kate Taliaferro When I first read this recipe, my brain immediately went, “Oh, it’s like polenta.” I’m an Italian girl at heart and I had to check myself before starting in on this dish. I did some research and discovered a few videos which demonstrated the Rwandan method of making … Continue reading
Rice and Lentil Mash Recipe – Laos
A Reflection on Eating Simply by Barb Szyszkiewicz I invited my neighbor and her daughters, ages 11 and 15, to join us for dinner the night I prepared this recipe. The girls wanted to help me cook, so I wound up directing traffic, handing over ingredients and equipment, and reading recipe instructions instead of cooking the … Continue reading
Cheese Empanadas With Beans – Colombia
A Reflection on Eating Simply by Michele Faehnle Growing up, Lent was one of my least favorite times of the year. Our family always gave up sweets, practiced extra devotions like the Stations of the Cross, and of course, did the traditional fasting and abstinence requested by the Church. Now, as an adult, I’ve come to … Continue reading
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