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Bring Lent to Life at Home Strengthen our domestic church and stay connected with our sisters and brothers around the world through traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving with your family at home. Use these resources throughout the 40-day journey and learn how you can help those most in need. Be sure to … 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 Recipe – Burkina Faso
BEAN CAKES Makes 6–8 Bean Cakes 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 … Continue reading
Haitian Vegetable Stew Recipe – Haiti
HAITIAN VEGETABLE STEW Makes 6 servings 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 … Continue reading
Lablabi Soup Recipe – Iraq
LABLABI SOUP (CHICKPEA SOUP) Makes 4 servings 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 … Continue reading
Ujeni Ndiwo Recipe – Malawi
UJENI NDIWO (VEGETABLES WITH RICE) Makes 4–5 servings 2 T fair trade olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 t curry powder 1 ½ T fresh ginger, grated 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 T powdered milk 5 cups of kale or spinach, thinly cut Salt, to taste In large pan, sauté onion in oil. Add curry … Continue reading
Sopa de Queso Recipe – Nicaragua
SOPA DE QUESO (CHEESE SOUP) Makes 6 servings 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 … Continue reading
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