January 19, 2020 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time IS 49:3, 5-6; PS 40:2, 4, 7-10;1 COR 1:1-3; JN 1:29-34 Today’s readings provide clear and inspiring reminders of the most fundamental aspect of our identity — that of servants of our most high and holy God, His modern-day disciples and stewards. In the first reading, […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — January 12, 2020
January 12, 2020 — The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord IS 42:1-4, 6-7; PS 29: 1-4, 9-10;ACTS 10:34-38; MT 3:13-17 Today marks the close of the Christmas season, but before we return to Ordinary Time, we have one more great feast to celebrate — The Baptism of the Lord. And, as we are […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — January 5, 2020
January 5, 2020 — 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 our celebration of Christmas continues, today we observe the great feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. The word “epiphany” comes from Greek and means manifestation or appearance. The stewardship way of […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 29, 2019
December 29, 2019 — The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph SIR 3:2-6, 12-14; PS 128: 1-5; COL 3:12-21 or COL 3:12-17; MT 2:13-15; 19-23 Today, as we continue our celebration of the Christmas season, we focus our attention in a special way on the Holy Family. This is a great time to […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 22, 2019
December 22, 2019 — Fourth Sunday in Advent IS 7:10-14, 10; PS 24:1-6;ROM 1:1-7; MT 1:18-24 As our Advent preparations draw to a close and Christmas fast approaches, it is fitting that today’s readings demonstrate the intensity of the Father’s perfect and passionate love for each of us, culminating in the gift of His own […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 15, 2019
December 15, 2019 — Third Sunday in Advent IS 35:1-6A, 10; PS146:6-10; JAS 5:7-10; MT 11:2-11 Good news, Christian stewards — we are gaining ground on our Advent mountain climb and it is time to take a moment to rejoice in the Good News that our Savior will come again in triumph one day. Today’s […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 8, 2019
December 8, 2019 — 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 give us inspiration and focus for this journey towards holiness. Our first […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — December 1, 2019
December 1, 2019 — First Sunday in Advent IS 2:1-5; PS 122:1-9; ROM 13: 11-14; MT 24:37-44 Today begins the beautiful season of Advent. It is a season meant for preparation. For what exactly are we preparing? Two things, actually: the celebration of our Savior’s birth and the anticipation of His second coming. These are weighty […]
Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings — November 24, 2019
November 24, 2019 — 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 Lectionary Readings — November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019 — 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 sobering reminder that this life is not our ultimate aim, and that God’s justice will triumph in the end. Now is the time to […]
