July 7, 2019 — Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 66:10-14C; PS 66:1-7, 16, 20; GAL 6: 14-18; LK 10:1-12, 17-20 In today’s Gospel passage from Luke, we find our Lord appointing disciples to go out and prepare others to receive His invitation into the Kingdom of God. Every verse has something to say about […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 30, 2019
June 30, 2019 — Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 KGS 19:16B, 19-21; PS 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; GAL 5:1,13-18; LK 9:51-62 Today’s readings take us back to the basics, inviting us to reflect honestly on our deepest priorities in life. In the second reading, from Galatians, St. Paul reminds us of the essence of the […]
Last Chance — Limited Spots Remain for July Stewardship Conference
Time is running out and a handful of spots are still available to register for our next Msgr. McGread Stewardship Conference, which will be held July 24-25 at the Diocese of Wichita’s Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, Kansas. This is your last chance to join us for the summer’s premier stewardship education event. At this conference, we […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019 — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ GN 14:18-20; PS 110:1-4;1 COR 11:23-26; LK 9:11B-17 Today, we observe the Solemnity of the of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This beautiful feast celebrates the gift of the Eucharist, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019 — The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity PRV 8:22-31; PS 8: 4-9; ROM 5:1-5; JN 16: 12-15 Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast is rather unique in that it honors a doctrine rather than an event. What we are commemorating today is a central reality of […]
Transform Your Parish: Join Us at the McGread Stewardship Conference in July
Limited spaces are still available for our Msgr. Thomas McGread Stewardship Conference July 24-25 in Wichita, Kansas. Hosted by Catholic Stewardship Consultants for the past 16 years, the McGread Conference has inspired and educated thousands of priests, religious, and lay Catholics, helping them to literally transform the lives of their parishes through stewardship. The conference is named for […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019 — Pentecost Sunday/Mass during the day ACTS 1:1-11; PS 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 COR 12:3B-7, 12-13 or ROM 8:8-17; JN 20:19-23 or JN 14:15-16, 23B-26 Today we reach the finale of the Easter season with the celebration of the great Feast of Pentecost. Reflecting on today’s readings inspires a sense […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — June 2, 2019
June 2, 2019 — The Ascension of the Lord ACTS 1:1-11; PS 47:2-3, 6-9; EPH 1:17-23 or HEB 9:24-28; 10;19-23; LK 24: 46-53 On this Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate Christ’s triumphant return to the Father after perfectly accomplishing His mission on earth. But we also can also view this Feast as a celebration […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — May 26, 2019
May 26, 2019 — Sixth Sunday of Easter ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29; PS 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; REV 21:10-14, 22-23; JN 14:23-29 The concept of hospitality is fundamental to a stewardship way of life. When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a sincere and warm welcome — to those new to our parish, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019 — Fifth Sunday of Easter ACTS 13:14, 43-52; PS 100: 1-3,5; REV 7:9, 14B-17; JN 10:27-30 Today’s readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter contain inspiring but challenging messages for us Christian stewards. The Gospel from John includes this well-known verse: “My children… I give you a new commandment: love one another. As […]
