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Be honest with God when you pray
… James Martin … The three spiritual pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Most of us try to give up something for the liturgical … it may take a while before we feel "heard." So be honest with God about everything — this Lent and for the rest of your life. …
A pastor finds joy through the Lenten practice of birdwatching
… almost always miss the gift. (There's a metaphor there.) When the calendar turned to March and Lent surprised me — again? this year, too?! — I didn't want to fast from anything. As we …
Eco-friendly Lent recipe: protein and plant stuffed peppers
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And fear came upon every soul; and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple…, Recipe:, Stuffed peppers, This is a vegetable-forward version of traditional stuffed peppers. These plant-based stuffed peppers use tempeh (a block of soybeans) to replace the beef, and cauliflower rice as a sub for white rice., Ingredients, 6 large bell peppers 1 large yellow onion, sliced 8 ounces tempeh, crumbled 12 ounces cauliflower rice 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup chopped parsley, Instructions, Preheat the oven to 475°F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Cut tops off the peppers. Scoop out insides, then replace the tops. Arrange in the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, add the onions and cook on medium heat until they start to soften. Use a splash of water if necessary to keep the onion from sticking. Add the crumbled tempeh, cauliflower rice, garlic…
Artist illuminates Jesus' radical message in the Way of the Cross
… power, wealth and oppression led inexorably to the Way of the Cross that we commemorate during Lent. The Magnificat reflects on the nature of God's past actions to herald the forthcoming …
Behold the dreamer
… son and heir to the promise offered to us through our sharing in his death and resurrection. Lent is our time to see this larger narrative unfolding around Jesus and to take our place in the …
Alive and alert
… yet ignored their call to life and love and for its many warnings about neglecting the poor. Lent is our chance to take seriously the invitation of the Scriptures to live with an awareness …
Eco-friendly Lent recipe: creamy potato leek soup
How can what we eat be a practice of caring for others? When speaking in a parable about the kingdom of God, Jesus indicated that the righteous would be rewarded for their good deeds: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me…, Recipe:, Potato leek soup, This plant-based potato leek soup is a traditional potato leek soup but without the dairy. It’s a hearty soup that will keep you warm and satisfied, with only six ingredients., Ingredients, 2 large russet potatoes 1 large carrot 1 large leek 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup cashew cream Salt & Pepper to taste Cashew cream 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk, Instructions, Cashew cream Soak the cashews in boiling water for about 50 minutes. Drain. Add the cashews and the plant-based milk to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Potato leek soup Coarsely chop the potatoes, carrot and leek. Using a bit of the vegetable broth, sauté the veggies in a pot for 10 minutes. Add the remaining vegetable broth and the cashew cream. Simmer on medium high for 20…
Do we know?
… mocked and executed. On his right and left will be two thieves, crucified with him. During Lent, we pray to fulfill our Christian vocations. Do we know what we are asking? To be baptized …
CRS Rice Bowl highlights climate adaptation to major cyclones in Bangladesh
… change are featured this week as part of its annual Rice Bowl program. Each year during Lent, CRS Rice Bowl invites families and faith communities to offer financial support for people …
Woe to you Pharisees
… with our own Creator. It is a pure gift, a transformation only God can offer us. Lent is the season of entering the wilderness of our own helpless inadequacy. Only by stripping …