God invites us to reach out beyond ourselves and encounter the needs of all. This Lent, CRS Rice Bowl—Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program—invites us to reflect on the Gospel story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with just a few loaves and fishes and to consider the needs of the hungry around the world. The Gospel reminds us that if we commit to sharing what we have with those in need, trusting in God's abundance, there is more than enough to feed everyone. Through the videos and stories of faith, you will journey around the world to meet three girls and their families who are thriving with the support of CRS and faith communities like ours. Their stories highlight the global issue of hunger and malnutrition.
Through our Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving, we can respond to the call to ensure that all our brothers and sisters are fed good, nutritious food that gives them what they need to fulfill their God-given potential. We can continue Jesus’ mission to care for all in need.
75% of the alms given through CRS Rice Bowl will go to Catholic Relief Services to support humanitarian aid projects that bring vital hope and life-saving aid to the poorest of the poor overseas, including:
The remaining 25% of alms given through CRS Rice Bowl remain in the Diocese, and are used to support local hunger and poverty alleviation projects across the nine counties that comprise the Diocese of Kalamazoo.