CRS Rice Bowl Week 2 : NICARAGUA

Focus: NICARAGUA - Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

  The Young Professionals through the leadership of Claire McPherson at Christ our Hope Catholic Church worked together and prepared 2 delicious soups for our Soup Supper in observance of the 2nd week of Lent. From set up, audio visual, food prep, cooking, serving, presentation, prayer,  networking and clean up - they worked in solidarity.

   This week, the CRS focuses on its amazing work in Niacaragua to empower Young Adults through the Youthbuild International Programs. After the 7 pm mass, attendees ( parishioners and residents of the Josephinum) were shown the video of Cesia ( see above video) and learned about the important work of CRS globally and locally. It was an evening full of joy and spirit.

   As we continue to celebrate this Lenten season, the significance of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving is what we try to achieve and SHARE with others. As Fr. Lucas reiterated this weekend in his Homily  through the words of Pope Francis: "Lent is the perfect time to "come HOME" and to PAUSE, SEE AND RETURN

 

  "Pope Francis invited everyone to live the 40 days of Lent as a time to “pause” from things which keep us from virtue and to return home to the loving and merciful embrace of God the Father.“Return without fear to those outstretched, eager arms of your Father, who is rich in mercy, who awaits you. Return without fear, for this is the favorable time to come home,” the Pope said Feb. 14.“[Lent] is the time for allowing one’s heart to be touched...” he continued, explaining how “persisting on the path of evil only gives rise to disappointment and sadness. True life is something quite distinct and our heart indeed knows this. God does not tire, nor will he tire, of holding out his hand.”

                                                      

HERE ARE SOME PICS FROM OUR SOUP SUPPER:

Matt stirring a vegan minestrone soup

attendees watching the presentation

lining up for the soup

CRS Ambassadors and Outreach Charr

Claire, Christine and Matt of kitchen duty

Crystal leading the Prayer

Catholic social teaching inspires and guides how we are to live and work in the world. In this principle, Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers, we remember that, Jesus spent years working as a carpenter. Work is important to help people fulfill their potential. And everyone must receive a fair wage to provide for themselves and their families.

Thanks to the Young Professionals, Essential Baking Company and the Christ Our Hope Community for your support.

by:

Cate Lichten

CRS Ambassador