October 30, 2022 — Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time WIS 11:22-12:2; PS 145:1-2, 8-11,13,14; 2 THES 1:11-2:2; LK 19:1-10 In the modern world, it is easy to view each other with suspicion or at least a certain guardedness. We are told at the airport to watch out for our luggage and report any suspicious activity. We […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022 — Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time SIR 35:12-14, 16-18; PS 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23; 2 TM 4:6-8,16-18; LK 18:9-14 One of the wonderful aspects of stewardship spirituality is its balanced approach to all areas of life. We see this balance in play as we continue to explore the Pillar of Prayer. As stewards, aware […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022 — Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time EX 17:8-13; PS 121:1-8; 1-4;2 TM 3:14-4:2; LK 18:1-8 The four pillars of parish stewardship are hospitality, prayer, formation, and service. They are intentionally presented in this order with the idea that we cannot expect people to respond to calls to increase their prayer life, their formation, and their […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022 — Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 KGS 5:14-17; PS 98: 1-4;2 TM 2:8-13; LK 17:11-19 Gratitude is the key to a stewardship way of life. Today’s readings demonstrate the power and vital importance of gratitude in the life of the Christian disciple, for gratitude leads us to worship God who offers us salvation. […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022 — Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time HAB 1:2-3; 2:2-2-4; PS 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 TM 1:6-8, 13-14; LK 17:5-10 Our readings today show us that living a stewardship way of life, that is, a life focused on serving God and His Kingdom is not easy. They also show us that our lives belong to God, not […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146:7-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31 “With great power comes great responsibility.” So goes the iconic line from the 2002 Spider-Man film in a poignant scene with Peter Parker and his wise Uncle Ben. We have all been given “great power” by God […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022 — Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2, 4-8;1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13 or LK 6:10-13 After today’s readings, we can’t say we have not been warned about the dangers of mixed-up priorities. God’s Word is so very clear today on the necessity of putting Him first in all areas of our lives. […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022 — Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time EX 32:7-11, 13-14; PS 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 TM 1:12-17; LK 15:1-32 or LK 15:1-10 Today’s readings focus on the personal, passionate, and merciful love of God which should fill us with unending gratitude to Him. This gratitude is the fuel, if you will, that keeps the […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022 — Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time WIS 9: 13-18B; PS 90: 3-6,12-14, 17; PHMN 9-10, 12-17; LK 14:25-33 Today’s readings make very clear the demands that will be made of those wanting to be called disciples of Christ. We must be prepared to give our all to Him. But in the end, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022 — Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time SIR 3: 17-18, 20,28-29; PS 68: 4-7, 10-11; HEB 12:18-19, 22-24A; LK 14:1, 7-14 Today’s readings remind us of a chief virtue that characterizes the Christian steward: humility. This is a virtue that is widely thought of as a form of self-abasement. But that understanding is […]
