CRS Rice Bowl Inspires Catholics to Do More with Less at Lent
Catholics have created a Lenten ‘Rice Bowl Effect’ that changes lives around the world.more
Media CenterFollow Catholic Journalists on Social Media As They Trek Into the Coffee Lands of Colombia
Photo by Oscar Leiva/Silverlight for CRS
Lent begins Wednesday, February 10, and that means bundles of CRS Rice Bowls are on their way to Catholic schools and parishes across the United States.
Get a firsthand preview of CRS Rice Bowl by following four American Catholic media personalities and two CRS staff on social media as they explore the coffee fields of Colombia, and discover the expansive work of Catholic Relief Services.
The story of Maria and her coffee farming family from Colombia is featured in CRS Rice Bowl during the first week of Lent this year.
Follow #CRSmedia
During January 11 - 16, follow #CRSmedia on social media to find posts by the journalists linking to radio programs, photos, interviews and insights each day to bring you a personal experience with the people whom CRS serves on behalf of the U.S. Catholic community. Also, follow each of the participants on Twitter:
On Twitter at @FatherCapo
Director of Hispanic Ministry, SouthEast Pastoral Institute
In addition to his applauded work with Hispanic Catholics with the influential SEPI, Father Rafael focuses on helping people achieve fitness of the mind, body, and spirit.
On Twitter at @LisaHendey
Founder of CatholicMom.com and bestselling author
Lisa is a sought after speaker on faith, motherhood, technology. She has appeared on EWTN, Ascension Press’ Momnipotent, Catholic Digest, the National Catholic Register and Our Sunday Visitor.
Drew Mariani
On Twitter at @DrewMarianiShow
The Drew Mariani Show, Relevant Radio
As an award-winning journalist, Drew hosts the top-rated show on Catholic radio giant, Relevant Radio, covering news and events through a Catholic lens. He is a sought-after speaker, TV and radio program producer, and global reporter.
Sherry Brownrigg
On Twitter at @Sherrybrownrigg
Senior Partner, The Kennedy Brownrigg Group
Sherry is a Catholic media veteran, serving as PR and marketing liaison on the CRS Rice Bowl Media Trip. She is a frequent fill-in host for Catholic Answers Live and EWTN’s Vocation Boom Radio.
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