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50 Years of CRS Rice Bowl
It started with a desire to make a difference. In 1975, Catholics in Allentown, Pennsylvania, prayed, fasted and gave alms to help people suffering from famine in the Sahel region of Africa—marking the beginning of what would become CRS Rice Bowl. Since then, generations of Catholics across the United States have come together each Lent … Continue reading
A Story of Hope From Nigeria
Paying it Forward as a Lead Mother. Amina Bukar, a mother of five, is a well-respected leader and small business owner in Muna Moforo, Nigeria. In her village nutrition group, she teaches mothers how to prepare nutrient-rich porridge for their children to help them grow strong and healthy. This is important because in Nigeria, more … Continue reading
Dioceses
Help faith communities in your diocese deepen their participation in the body of Christ this Lent through CRS Rice Bowl. Rooted in the history of the Eucharistic Congress, CRS Rice Bowl invites Catholics in the United States to encounter God and our global family throughout Lent by practicing the pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. … Continue reading
Parishes
Help your parish deepen their participation in the body of Christ this Lent through CRS Rice Bowl. Rooted in the history of the Eucharistic Congress, CRS Rice Bowl invites faith communities in the United States to encounter God and our global family throughout Lent by practicing the pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Use these … Continue reading
Bean Cakes with an Egg Recipe — Burkina Faso
Servings: 6–8 Ingredients: 1 can black-eyed peas, drained 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 egg, whisked ½ t salt ½ t black pepper 1 c flour ¼ c vegetable oil Place black-eyed peas in a blender with the onion, carrots and egg. Blend to a smooth paste, and add salt and … Continue reading
Haitian Vegetable Stew Recipe — Haiti
Servings: 6 Ingredients: Seasoning: 4 scallions, chopped 6 sprigs parsley 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stems removed 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 1 t salt Vegetable Stew: 1 T fair trade olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 chayote squash, peeled and chopped 1 small eggplant, peeled and … Continue reading
Lablabi Soup Recipe — Iraq
Servings: 4 Ingredients: Advanced prep needed: Soak chickpeas overnight before cooking. 2 c dried chickpeas 8 c water ½ onion, whole 2 t salt 2 t turmeric Juice from two lemons Cover chickpeas in water and soak overnight. Drain and discard soaking water. Place chickpeas in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to … Continue reading
Sopa de Queso (Cheese Soup) Recipe — Nicaragua
Servings: 6 Ingredients: Water 1 large onion, sliced 2 green peppers, sliced 2 red tomatoes, sliced 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 bunch mint 4 c whole milk 2 ½ c Maseca Pinch of salt 3 c queso fresco or farmer’s cheese, grated 1 ½ T achiote paste 1 T fair trade olive oil 1 c … Continue reading
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Ifisashi Recipe — Zambia
Servings: 4–6 Ingredients: 2 c water 1 c peanuts, chopped 1 onion, sliced 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 2 bunches spinach or collard greens, washed and chopped Salt to taste Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the peanuts, tomatoes and onion. After a few minutes, add the chopped greens. Stir occasionally and … Continue reading
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