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Lebanon is already feeling the impact of the Middle East crisis. Families are seeking safety wherever they can. Schools, community centers and public buildings have been transformed into makeshift shelters.

This Easter, will you share your hope with others? When you give a gift to help people in need, you can add a personalized printed note card to your order. This Easter, give the gift of hope 👉 brnw.ch/21x0T38

Agriculture is a way of life in Margoum village in the Lake Chad 🇹🇩 region, but the sandy soil makes it hard for crops to grow. That’s why Catholic Relief Services is working with local farmers to use techniques that protect the land, improve soil health & help crops thrive.

Eating a #MeatlessMeal on Fridays during #Lent helps us reflect on the hunger that many people face worldwide. This week try Batar Da’An, a satisfying stew made of squash, beans and corn and is beloved in #TimorLeste. Full recipe: brnw.ch/21x0Qw3. #CRSRiceBowl

Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Because of your gift—refugees find safety, families recover from disasters, immigrants receive legal protection, communities vulnerable to trafficking receive training and support, and the Church continues to work for justice and peace. If you missed the collection but wish to contribute, it’s not too late! Visit ow.ly/MslZ50YpTPK, or give through #iGiveCatholic at ow.ly/Xf0m50YpTPJ #RevealChristsLove #1church1mission

We pull together for children and families. Happy World Social Work Day! @MJFCharity #WSWD2026 #Harambee

St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, is remembered for bringing Christianity to the country and for his courage and humility as a missionary. His legacy lives on every St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀

Thank you to @KatiePMcGrady for having CRS' Beth Knobbe on the podcast to talk #CRSRiceBowl and its “giving calendar” that offers advice on ways to be creative with your almsgiving. Listen now to find out more: moremcgradywithkatie.fireside.fm/crs.

In Cambodia, Catholic Relief Services partners with the Ministry of Health to combat infectious diseases and respond to public health emergencies—working together to ensure effective, sustainable, long‑term health programs. Read more: brnw.ch/21x0MDW.

Almsgiving has always been a critical practice of our faith. ✝️ In 1943 Cardinal O’Connell announced an annual collection for Catholic Relief Services on Laetare Sunday as a practice of almsgiving. Then, in 1977, the archdiocese adopted use of the Rice Bowls! #Lent #History

La colecta de #CRS regresa a las diócesis de #EEUU los días 13 y 14 de marzo. Fundada en 1943 por obispos estadounidenses, la red de ayuda humanitaria #CatholicReliefServices opera actualmente en más de cien países. vaticannews.va/es/iglesia/new…

In his Lenten message, Pope Leo XIV reminds us of the power of listening: "Consider the importance of making room for the word through listening. The willingness to listen is the first way we demonstrate our desire to enter into relationship with someone." #CRSRiceBowl

Today is the @CatholicRelief Services Collection. Thank you for revealing Christ’s love to the vulnerable and marginalized. ow.ly/knyZ50YpSJr

In Timor-Leste, Adriana attends sessions to improve her nutrition and self-care so she can fulfill her dream of being a doctor. Read this week’s #CRSRiceBowl story at brnw.ch/21x0KSh

As Christians we are called to live as a faith-filled presence in our families, our cities, our country, and throughout the world. Donations made through @CatholicRelief Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 countries and reach communities like Georgina's, in Ghana. CRS Rice Bowl is so much more than a simple tool for almsgiving. It is a way to connect with the worldwide Church. 🌍🌟 Be a part of the work here: bit.ly/4aOaKvU

Lent calls us into the desert—a place of prayer, sacrifice & transformation. This prayer reminds us that when we fast, give and reflect through #CRSRiceBowl, we are not walking alone. God meets us there, challenging us, lifting us up & calling us to love our neighbors.

Need a #MeatlessMeal for Friday? Try tostadas! Though often eaten as an appetizer in #Guatemala, tostadas are also great served as a snack or a fast meal on a busy night. brnw.ch/21x0GAl #CRSRiceBowl

With your gift, families across the Middle East will continue to receive vital relief and care as they seek refuge and relief ➡️ brnw.ch/21x0uOT.

Working with @iamCARITAS Lebanon and other local partners, CRS is providing emergency supplies to families in shelters—including hot meals, water, blankets, mattresses and other essential items—while assessing how best to support communities in the days and weeks ahead.

Lebanon is already feeling the impact of the Middle East crisis. Families are seeking safety wherever they can. Schools, community centers and public buildings have been transformed into makeshift shelters.