On the Feast of Epiphany — which is celebrated on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas — three wise men from the east pay homage to the infant Jesus. According to Scripture, Caspar, Balthasar, and Melchior follow the North Star until it stops over the place where the child lays. They see the babe […]
Eric McArdle: Giving is Not Seasonal
Now that the Christmas trees, inflatable lawn Santas, and Nativity scenes are coming down, and the pace of life has returned to status quo, most of us are a little relieved. The hustle and bustle of the Christmas season is draining both mentally and physically. Even though we always look forward to this most wonderful […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 13, 2013
January 13, 2013 – The Baptism of the Lord Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1b-2, 3-5, 24-25, 27-28. 29-30; Ti 2:11-14,3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Today — the Baptism of the Lord — is also the First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Because of the placement of this feast day, many have the mistaken impression that the Baptism […]
Stewardship Bulletin Reflection for the Week of January 13, 2013
January 13, 2013 – The Baptism of the Lord Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 104:1b-2, 3-5, 24-25, 27-28. 29-30; Ti 2:11-14,3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Today — the Baptism of the Lord—is also the First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus’ Baptism Feast is placed here by the Church because it is an important part of what has […]
Fr. Jim Golka: Discovering Stewardship in the Christmas Story
As the Advent season draws to a close and the Christmas season begins to dawn upon us, I want to reflect briefly on how the Christmas story can shed light on our efforts to accept stewardship as a way of life. God could have chosen a number of different ways to enter into our lives, […]
Eric McArdle: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
When Jesus walked the Earth 2,000 years ago, He was physically present to perform miracles and change the fate of those in need of His healing. Imagine witnessing Christ changing water into wine, healing the paralyzed, the deaf, and the blind, calming the seas, raising the dead, and walking on water. It’s easy to think […]
Eric McArdle: Give the Gift of Stewardship
The Advent Season is in full swing, and if you are like most of us, you are in the midst of pre-Christmas chaos. There are gifts to purchase, homes to decorate, parties to attend, and an assortment of last-minute details to oversee – all in order to ensure that Christmas will be perfect. As stewards, […]
Msgr. Thomas McGread: “Year of Faith” Helps Us Draw Closer to Christ
Pope Benedict XVI is giving us Catholics a great opportunity this year to make a big difference. Oct. 11 marked the beginning of the “Year of Faith” which, according to Vatican statements, is designed to help Catholics around the world deepen their relationship with God, better appreciate the gift of their Catholic faith, and strengthen […]
Eric McArdle: Msgr. McGread to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Congratulations to my friend and longtime advisor to Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Msgr. Thomas McGread, who will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, from Newman University during its Fall 2012 Commencement on Dec. 15. For the past 15 years, Msgr. McGread has been the model for the work we do at CSC in […]
Stewardship Reflections for Early Bulletin Deadlines: Dec. 23, 2012 thru Jan. 6, 2013
To better serve our loyal followers at parishes facing early holiday bulletin print deadlines, The Catholic Steward today is posting the next three weeks of our Stewardship Reflections on Lectionary Readings and our Stewardship Bulletin Reflections. The Reflections for the weeks of December 23, 2012, December 30, 2012, and January 6, 2013, are posted separately […]
