November 10, 2019 — Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 MC 7:1-2, 9-14; PS 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 THES 2:16-3:5; LK 20:27-38 Today’s readings challenge us to focus on the “why” of stewardship. Why embrace this challenging way of life when it seems hard enough just to pay the bills, take care of our […]
Join Us in Florida in January for the Next Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference
Catholic Stewardship Consultants is thrilled to announce that our next Msgr. Thomas McGread Stewardship Conference will be a one-day event, January 30, 2020, at the Bethany Center in Lutz, Fla. — just minutes away from Tampa International Airport and Clearwater Beach. Registration for this event is now open. There are a limited number of spaces available, and […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 3, 2019
November 3, 2019 — 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 this day and age, it is all too 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 27, 2019
October 27, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 13, 2019
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 […]
