“Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Church’s 40-day Lenten season when we focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Why does Jesus caution his disciples to do these practices quietly and without fanfare?”
Bishop Kettler: Emptying ourselves to make room for Christ
Become closer to God this Lenten season using CRS Rice Bowl
By using CRS Rice Bowl materials, families and educators can teach children about the season of Lent, Jesus’ sacrifice, and how they can help their sisters and brothers around the world while living out their faith.
CRS Rice Bowl: Help the least of our sisters and brothers this Lenten season
Donations to CRS Rice Bowl support programs around the world as well as local needs.
Kenya: Meet Yvone
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Vietnam: Meet Trinh
Trinh is a hard-working, energetic 12-year-old. She lives in the farming community of Binh Dao, located outside of the city of Hoi An, Vietnam with her parents, two older brothers and younger sister.
Honduras: Meet María Ana
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#b300b3″ class=”” size=”13″] Lent is a 40-day journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This Lenten season, Catholic Relief Services asks Catholics […]
2018 Rice Bowl: ‘Who is my neighbor?’ Called to be companions on the journey
This year’s Rice Bowl program has taken on a special theme, following the two-year “Share the Journey” campaign kicked off by Pope Francis last September. As part of this ongoing effort of the universal church, Rice Bowl, too, is focusing on ways in which we share the journey of those in need, particularly migrants and refugees.