#36 Lenten Reflections
A little cardboard box sits on our countertop during Lent.
When we have extra change, we drop it in the box. Then on the due date, we match the amount inside as a family and return it to church. It’s a tradition. Another one. I love traditions.
This simple tool is for collecting Lenten alms—and comes with a Lenten calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities, reflections, and stories. It is labled CRS Rice Bowl.
CRS stands for Catholic Relief Services the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s organization. This handy piggy bank type tool encourages almsgiving to Catholic families during Lent. A curveball in the traditional “give up chocolate” mentality. It is accompanied by Lenten activities, prayers, and my favorite, recipes.
Now I’m not cool enough to call myself a foodie, but I ADORE food. The following recipe is vegetarian and uses clean, simple ingredients.
I hope you try it and love it! Click here for more recipes.
COCONUT DHAL – SRI LANKA
Makes 4 servings
- 2 c red lentils
- 2 T fair trade olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 t cinnamon
- Small handful dried or two fresh curry leaves
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 t hot curry powder
- 1 t salt
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 c water
- 1/3 c lemon juice
- Basmati rice
- Cilantro
Rinse lentils. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté shallot and garlic until brown. Add lentils, cinnamon, curry leaves, green chili, curry powder, salt, coconut milk, and water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until lentils are soft, adding more water as needed. Season with lemon juice. Serve with basmati rice and top with cilantro.
Spirtual Workout: Try and say one Rosary every day this week.
Workout: Walk and pray…for yourself for a change!
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