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Miércoles de Ceniza, 18 de febrero
Somos un pueblo de los sentidos.
Nos frotamos de tierra y ceniza en la frente, sintiendo el frío tacto áspero de la mancha en nuestra piel, el dedo del ministro a medida que él o ella traza la cruz justo encima de los ojos. Continue reading
Ash Wednesday, February 18
Daily Reflection
We are a people of the senses. Continue reading
Fried Plantains and Beans Recipe – Democratic Republic of Congo
Makes 6 servings (335 g per serving) • 6 ripe green plantains • Salt to taste • 6 tablespoons FAIR TRADE olive oil Peel plantains and cut into thin slices. Lightly salt both sides. Pour oil into pan and heat. Carefully place each plantain slice into oil and fry each side until golden. Drain … Continue reading
Fattet Laban Recipe – Lebanon
Makes 6 servings (314 g per serving) • One 32-ounce container of plain whole milk yogurt • Cheesecloth • 1 bunch fresh mint, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon dry mint • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • Two 16-ounce cans chickpeas • Pita bread • Almonds, chopped, toasted (optional) • 2 tablespoons FAIR TRADE olive … Continue reading
West African Peanut Stew Recipe – Niger
Makes 6 servings (424 g per serving) (Allergen alert: contains nuts) • 1 medium onion, chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced • 4 tablespoons FAIR TRADE olive oil • 6 cups water • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon black pepper • … Continue reading
Gallo Pinto Recipe – Nicaragua
Makes 6 servings (554 g per serving) • 1 large onion, finely chopped • 1 bell pepper, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 4 tablespoons FAIR TRADE olive oil • 2 cups rice • 4 cups water • Two 16-ounce cans red beans, drained • 1 bay leaf • Salt and black pepper … Continue reading
Ugali with Bean Soup Recipe – Tanzania
Makes 6 servings (557 g per serving) • 4 cups water • 2½ cups cornmeal Boil water, then stir in cornmeal. Simmer until mixture is thick and water is absorbed. Stir often to prevent burning. Shape the mixture into round balls, one for each person. Bean Soup • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 … Continue reading
Sunday, April 27
We all stand in that upper room in one way or another. We all stand surrounded by so many others trying to make sense of who we are and how we’re to live out God’s call. We all have moments of doubt and moments of profound faith.
We are all Thomas.
So then, let us all touch Christ’s wounds. Let us all believe, whether we see or not. Let us all heed the Gospel call to go out to the margins, to be men and women for and with others. Continue reading
Saturday, April 26
“Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb.” – John 20:1
Sometimes it’s easier to leave things as they are. Sometimes it’s easier to admit defeat, to mourn a loss, and to move on. Sometimes it’s easier to leave the stone in its place and walk away.
Sometimes God has other plans. Continue reading
Friday, April 25
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his mercy endures forever! Let that be the prayer of the Lord’s redeemed, those redeemed from the hand of the foe.” – Psalms 107:1-2 Easter is a time of celebration, and our God is a God who delights in all creation. During Lent, we took time to assess our own spiritual journeys, to search out those obstacles that stood in the way of bettering our relationships with God and others. Continue reading
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