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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
Archdiocese of Louisville
When Mark Bouchard first came up with his idea for a luncheon to begin the Lenten season with CRS Rice Bowl in Louisville, KY, he knew he had a tough sell on his hands. After all, he was asking one of his city’s Catholic schools to hand over its gym to a few hundred students … Continue reading
CRS Rice Bowl App
Thank you for your interest in the CRS Rice Bowl app! The app is no longer available in the app stores. Instead, explore the digital resources available on our website like Stories of Hope, Lenten Recipes, and Holy Week reflections.
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
What is Lent and Why Do We Celebrate It?
When does Lent begin and end? Lent is a liturgical season that focuses on the three spiritual pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This 40-day journey, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Holy Week, is a time for sacrifice and spiritual reflection preparing us for the joyful celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. … Continue reading
Videos
Videos to practice Lent Click on any of the links below to find the corresponding video resources. Thematic Videos Good Samaritan Series Tips & Tricks Stories of Hope Recipe Videos Stations of the Cross What is Lent? Easter Encounter Lent The Good Samaritan Series Click to download this video. Tips for a Successful CRS Rice Bowl Lenten Stories … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions about CRS Rice Bowl
1. What is CRS Rice Bowl? CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program for families and faith communities in the United States who want to put their faith into action. Through CRS Rice Bowl, participants are invited to hear stories about their sisters and brothers in need around the world and devote their … Continue reading
Catholic Relief Services eases suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.
We are the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a member of Caritas Internationalis.