December 4, 2022 — Second Sunday in Advent IS 11:1-10; PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; ROM 15:4-9; MT 3:1-12 As we begin the second week of Advent, let us recall our motto for this season: we are climbing God’s holy mountain. Our readings inspire us and help us focus for this journey toward holiness. Our first reading […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: November 27, 2022
November 27, 2022 — First Sunday in Advent IS 2:1-5; PS 122:1-9; ROM 13: 11-14; MT 24:37-44 Today we begin the beautiful season of Advent. It is a season meant for preparation. But for what exactly are we preparing? Two things actually — the celebration of our Savior’s birth and the anticipation of His second […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022 — The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 SM 5:1-3; PS 122:1-5; COL 1:12-20; LK 23:35-43 On this Feast of Christ the King, our readings show us that we serve the greatest of Kings, who is at the same time the humblest of Kings. Christ is the […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022 — Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time MAL 3:19-20A; PS 98:5-9; 2 THES 3:7-12; LK 21:5-19 As we approach the end of the liturgical year, our readings offer a sober reminder that this life is not our aim and that God’s justice will triumph in the end. Now is the time to get our priorities […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022 — 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 the modern world, it is 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 report any suspicious activity. We […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022 — 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 stewards, aware […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022 — 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 formation, and their […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022 — 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 us salvation. […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022 — 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, that is, a life focused on serving God and His Kingdom is not easy. They also show us that our lives belong to God, not […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146:7-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31 “With great power comes great responsibility.” So goes the iconic line from the 2002 Spider-Man film in a poignant scene with Peter Parker and his wise Uncle Ben. We have all been given “great power” by God […]
