February 21, 2021 — First Sunday of Lent GN 9:8-15; PS 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 PT 3:18-22; MK 1:12-15 As we celebrate our first Sunday of Lent, our readings today remind us why we partake in this 40-day Lenten journey — to prepare our hearts for the resurrection of Christ on the glorious Easter morning. […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021 — Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time LV 13:1-2, 44-46; PS 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 COR 10:31-11:1; MK 1:40-45 Our readings today prepare us for the penitential season of Lent that we are about to enter. They call us to consider what our Lenten journey might be like — an opportunity to be […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: February 7, 2021
February 7, 2021 — Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time JB 7:1-4, 6-7; PS 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 COR 9-16, 22-23; MK 1:29-39 Our readings today remind us that Christ came to serve. The world often encourages us to look inward — for ways that someone or something can better serve us. Countering this typical mindset, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 24, 2021
January 24, 2021 — Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5, 10; PS 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 COR 7:29-31; MK 1:14-20 Our readings today call us to be decisive in our faith. God calls us as stewards to repent and renew our commitment to Him each day. In our First Reading, God instructs the prophet […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Jan. 17, 2021
January 17, 2021 — Second Sunday of Ordinary Time 1 SM 3:3b-10, 19; PS 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 COR 6:13c-15a, 17-20; JN 1:35-42 Our readings today focus on the vital attributes of being a disciple of Christ. Our First Reading from Samuel unfolds the relationship between Samuel and the Lord. Samuel, who is serving […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: Jan. 10, 2021
January 10, 2021 — The Baptism of the Lord IS 42:1-4, 6-7 or IS 55:1-11; PS 1-2, 3-4, 9-10 or IS 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; ACTS 10:34-38 or 1 JN 5:1-9; MK 1:7-11 Our Christmas season concludes with the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was not baptized because He […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021 — The Epiphany of Our Lord IS 60:1-6; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; EPH 3:2-3a, 5-6; MT 2:1-12 Today, we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord. “Epiphany” comes from the Greek word meaning “to manifest” or “to make known.” In other words, today we celebrate the first manifestation or revelation of Jesus as […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 27, 2020
December 27, 2020 — The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph SIR 3:2-6, 12-14; PS 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; COL 3:12-21; LK 2:22-40 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. They are a model for all families! And just as the Holy Family is holy, our families, too, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 20, 2020
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 […]
