November 10, 2019 — Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 MC 7:1-2, 9-14; PS 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 THES 2:16-3:5; LK 20:27-38 Today’s readings challenge us to focus on the “why” of stewardship. Why embrace this challenging way of life when it seems hard enough just to pay the bills, take care of our […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 3, 2019
November 3, 2019 — 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 this day and age, it is all too 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 27, 2019
October 27, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 20, 2019
October 20, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019 — 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 […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — October 6, 2019
October 6, 2019 — 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 — a life focused on serving God and His Kingdom — is not easy. They also show us that our lives belong […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019 — Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 6:1A, 4-7; PS 146:7-10;1 TM 6:11-16; LK 16:19-31 We have all been given great power by God in the form of Time, Talents, and Treasure. Today’s readings remind us that this power is meant to be used for the greater good. And, that the failure […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 22, 2019
September 22, 2019 — Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time AM 8:4-7; PS 113:1-2, 4-8;1 TM 2:1-8; LK 16:1-13 OR LK 6:10-13 After today’s readings, we can’t say we have not been warned about the dangers of mixed up priorities. God’s Word is so very clear today on the necessity of putting Him first in all […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 15, 2019
September 15, 2019 — Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time EX 32:7-11, 13-14; PS 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 TM 1:12-17; LK 15:1-32 OR LK 15:1-10 Today’s readings focus on the personal, passionate and merciful love of God, which should fill us with unending gratitude to Him. This gratitude is the fuel that keeps the stewardship way […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019 — Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time WIS 9: 13-18B; PS 90: 3-6,12-14, 17; PHMN 9-10, 12-17; LK 14:25-33 Today’s readings make very clear the demands that will be made of those wanting to be called disciples of Christ. We must be prepared to give our all to Him. But in the end, […]
