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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 22, 2020
November 22, 2020 — The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe EZ 34:11-12, 15-17; PS 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 COR 15:20-26, 28; MT 25:31-46 Today we come to the end of the liturgical year, celebrating the magnificent feast of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Our readings provide […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 15, 2020
November 15, 2020 — Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time PRV 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; PS 128:2-5; 1 THES 5:1-6; MT 25:14-30 Today’s readings challenge us to live not for the “here and now,” but rather with eternity in mind. We are reminded that we will be called one day to give an account for the gifts God […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 8, 2020
November 8, 2020 — Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time WIS 6:12-16; PS 63:2-8; 1 THES 4:13-18 OR 4:13-14; MT 25:1-13 Wisdom is a central theme in our readings today. It is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and it is key to living the stewardship way of life in our complex world. As […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 1, 2020
November 1, 2020 — Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time RV 7:2-4, 9-14; PS 24:1B-4B, 5-6; 1 JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12A On this Feast of All Saints, we have the profound joy of celebrating our big brothers and sisters in Christ: the saints! This is an especially meaningful feast for us as Christian stewards. Saints inspire us […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020 — Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time EX 22:20-26; PS 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 THES 1:5C-10; MT 22:34-40 Today’s readings are all about love — the radical love of God for His people and the radical love we are called to live out in response. The stewardship way of life is nothing more and […]
