January 17, 2021 — Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 1 SM 3:3b-10, 19; PS 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 COR 6:13c-15a, 17-20; JN 1:35-42 Our readings today focus on the vital attributes of being a disciple of Christ. Our First Reading from Samuel unfolds the relationship between Samuel and the Lord. Samuel, who is serving […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Jan. 10, 2021
January 10, 2021 — The Baptism of the Lord IS 42:1-4, 6-7 or IS 55:1-11; PS 1-2, 3-4, 9-10 or IS 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; ACTS 10:34-38 or 1 JN 5:1-9; MK 1:7-11 Our Christmas season concludes with the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was not baptized because He […]
Q&A: March 2021 Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference
The next Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference, is set for March 3-4 at the Diocese of Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center, and we hope you will join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Now in its 18th year, the McGread Conference has inspired and educated thousands of priests, religious, and lay Catholics, by sharing the remarkable stories of how […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021 — The Epiphany of Our Lord IS 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; EPH 3:2-3a, 5-6; MT 2:1-12 Today, we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. “Epiphany” comes from the Greek word meaning “to manifest” or “to make known.” In other words, today we celebrate the first manifestation or revelation of Jesus as […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 27, 2020
December 27, 2020 — The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph SIR 3:2-6, 12-14; PS 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; COL 3:12-21; LK 2:22-40 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They are a model for all families! And just as the Holy Family is holy, our families, too, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 20, 2020
December 20, 2020 — Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; PS 89:2-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38 As any harried parent or excited child can tell you, there are just five days left until the celebration of Christmas begins. As Christian stewards, let’s live these last days of Advent well. […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 13, 2020
December 13, 2020 — Third Sunday of Advent IS 61:1-2A, 10-11; LK 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 THES 5:16-24; JN 1:6-8, 19-28 Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. “Gaudete” is a Latin word, meaning “rejoice.” The Christian steward should be characterized by a spirit of rejoicing. The more we embrace the stewardship way […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 6, 2020
December 6, 2020 — Second Sunday of Advent IS 40:1-5, 9-11; PS 85:9-14; 2 PT 3:8-14; MK 1:1-8 Today’s readings on this Second Sunday of Advent can be summed up as equal parts comfort and warning for the Christian steward. We serve a merciful and patient God — in His kindness, He warns us that […]
Join Us at the March 2021 Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference
Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference Diocese of Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center Wichita, Kan. — March 3-4, 2021 Event Brochure ◊ Online Registration How a Typical Catholic Parish Became an International Model The late Msgr. Thomas McGread is often called the “Father of Stewardship.” At this one-of-a-kind conference, we share the remarkable story of how stewardship transformed Msgr. McGread’s parish — […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 29, 2020
November 29, 2020 — First Sunday of Advent IS 63:16B-17,19B; 64:2-7; PS 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; 1 COR: 1:3-9; MK 13:33-37 Today we begin the beautiful and holy season of Advent. With all that we have going on this time of year, it’s no wonder that Advent doesn’t always seem to get the attention it deserves. But […]
