February 24, 2019 — Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 SM 26: 2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; PS 103: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 COR 15: 45-49; LK 6: 27-38 In today’s Gospel taken from the sixth chapter of Luke, Jesus offers a very challenging, seemingly impossible approach to daily life. “Love your enemies, do good to […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019 — Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time JER 17: 5-8; PS 1:1-4,6; 1 COR 15:12, 16-20; LK 6: 17, 20-26 Today’s readings speak of an essential quality for the Christian steward — hope. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Hope is the theological virtue by which we desire the kingdom of heaven […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: February 10, 2019
February 10, 2019 — Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIS 6: 1-2A, 3-8; PS 138: 1-5, 7-8; 1 COR 15:1-11 or 1 COR 15:3-8, 11; LK 5: 1-11 Our readings today remind us of the great privilege we have in calling ourselves children and disciples of the Most High God. The First Reading from Isaiah describes a […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: February 3, 2019
February 3, 2019 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time JER 1:4-5, 17-19; PS 71:1-6, 15-17; 1 COR 12:31-13:13 or 1 COR 13:4-13; LK 4:21-30 “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.” These ancient words in our First Reading […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 27, 2019
January 27, 2019 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time NEH 8: 2-4A, 5-6, 8-10; PS 19: 8-10, 15; 1 COR 12:12-30 or 1 COR 12:12-14, 27; LK 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21 Today’s Second Reading, from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, picks up where we left off last week and continues with a similar […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 62:1-5; PS 96: 1-3,7-10; 1 COR 12:4-11; JN 2:1-11 Today’s readings remind us of the amazing privilege we have and the serious responsibility it is to be good stewards of the gifts God has given us. The second reading from St. Paul’s letter to the […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — January 13, 2019
January 13, 2019 — The Baptism of the Lord IS 42:1-4, 6-7 or IS 40:1-5, 9-11; PS 29:1-4, 9-10 or PS 104:1B-4, 24-25, 27-30; ACTS 10: 34-38 or TI 2:11-14; 3: 4-7; LK 3:15-16; 21-22 What a treasure trove of stewardship lessons we find in our Gospel reading today on this feast of the Baptism […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: January 6, 2019
January 6, 2019 — The Epiphany of the Lord IS 60: 1-6, PS 72:1-2,7-8, 10-13; EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6; MT 2:1-12 As we continue our celebration of the Christmas season, today we observe the great Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The word “epiphany” means “manifestation,” and throughout the Christmas readings, we have seen that […]
Reminder: The Catholic Steward’s New Posting Schedule
Happy New Year from Catholic Stewardship Consultants and The Catholic Steward blog! Several weeks ago, we let you know about our new posting schedule and format. As a reminder, we are now posting our weekly Stewardship Bulletin Reflections and Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings on the Thursday and Friday before the current weekend’s liturgies. Our goal is […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings: December 30, 2018
December 30, 2018 — Feast of the Holy Family SIR 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 SM 1: 20,22, 24-28; PS 128: 1-5 or PS 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; COL 3:12-21 or COL 3: 12-17; or 1 JN 3:1-2, 21-24; LK 2:41-52 Today’s Gospel reading on this Feast of the Holy Family gives us a glimpse into the childhood […]
