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Coconut Dhal Recipe – Sri Lanka
Makes 4 servings 2 c red lentils 2 T fair trade olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 t cinnamon Small handful dried or two fresh curry leaves 1 green chili, chopped 1 t hot curry powder 1 t salt 1 can coconut milk 2 c water 1/3 c lemon juice Basmati … Continue reading
Bamia (Okra Stew) Recipe – Uganda
Makes 4-6 servings 2 T fair trade olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 16 oz bag frozen cut okra 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 t ground cumin 1 t ground cinnamon ½ t ground allspice 1 can diced tomatoes 2 c vegetable stock Heat olive oil in large pot. Sauté onions until brown. Add … Continue reading
Black Bean Soup Recipe – Guatemala
Makes 4–6 servings 1 T fair trade olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 c water or vegetable broth 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tomatoes, diced 1 green chili, diced 2 t ground cumin 2 t chili powder ½ t salt Cilantro, minced (optional) In a large pot, … Continue reading
The Fruit of our Lenten Sacrifice
The Eucharist … is the sacrament par excellence of love. Christ offers himself and breaks himself for us and asks us to do likewise so that our life might become bread that feeds our brothers and sisters. –Pope Francis Christ, the bread of life, fed the multitudes while on earth and today continues to … Continue reading
A Story of Hope from INDONESIA
After I’ve been involved in the disaster preparedness group, I see the benefits of what the community and I did. –Evita Tiro Wada Located in Southeast Asia between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Indonesia has beautiful beaches, diverse cultures and nearly 280 million people—the fourth highest population in the world! Many of the country’s more … Continue reading
A Story of Hope from EL SALVADOR
I made the decision to be a promoter because I wanted to have new knowledge; no one can take knowledge away from you. –Sandra Amaya In Sandra Amaya’s home in Morazán, El Salvador, everyone helps with the chores. Early in the morning Sandra lights the firewood to cook, prepares coffee and sweeps the chicken … Continue reading
Introduction: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving
I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. –John 6:35 The Bread of Life—which we receive through the Eucharist—fills us with God’s grace and love. The Eucharist feeds us. It nourishes us. It unites us with God and one another as members … Continue reading
A Story of Hope from
UGANDA
I have seen my children are happy because they are well fed. –Adolf Omara Adolf and his wife, Florence, are farmers in Akwangagwel, Uganda. The couple is dedicated to fighting hunger so that their family and others in their community can build thriving lives. They do this by farming, which helps their family to … Continue reading
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Educators
Grades 1 – 8 Grades 9 – 12 Youth Ministry Communication Tools Prayer Resources Sign up to receive weekly CRS Rice Bowl lesson plans. Communication Tools Use the resources below to communicate with your students’ families about CRS Rice Bowl. Introductional Letter to Families Newsletter Announcements End-of-Lent Letter to Families Grades 1-8 Download the full Educator’s Guide, … 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
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