October 13, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 6, 2019
October 6, 2019 — 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 — a life focused on serving God and His Kingdom — is not easy. They also show us that our lives belong […]
Eric McArdle: Announcing Our New Book — “Stewardship Success: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parishes”
Along with my wife, Lisa, I am proud to announce the launch of our new book — Stewardship Success: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parishes, published by Catholic Stewardship Consultants. After 23 years helping hundreds of Catholic parishes and dioceses across the country develop Stewardship as a Way of Life, we decided to share the story of our work […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146:7-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31 We have all been given great power by God in the form of Time, Talents, and Treasure. Today’s readings remind us that this power is meant to be used for the greater good. And, that the failure […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019 — 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 that keeps the stewardship way […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019 — 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 — September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019 — 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 off the […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — August 25, 2019
August 25, 2019 — Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 66:18-21; PS 117: 1-2; HEB 12:5-7, 11-13; LK 13:22-30 Today’s readings show us that it is not enough to be Christ’s disciples in name only. To be a real disciple, we must live for Christ every day and in every aspect of life. This kind […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — August 18, 2019
August 18, 2019 — Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time JER 38:4-6, 8-10; PS 40:2-4,18; HEB 12:1-4; LK 12:49-53 Today’s readings set a high bar for us Christian stewards, reminding us that a stewardship way of life is meant be a challenging way of life. The bar is set immediately, beginning in the first verse of […]
