June 25, 2023 — Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time JER 20:10-13; PS 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; ROM 5:12-15; MT 10:26-33 Today’s readings call us to tackle the challenging issues of fear and trust — two concepts on opposite sides of the same coin. They must be confronted and dealt with by all of us who wish to […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023 — Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time EX 19:2-6A; PS 100:1-2, 3, 5; ROM 5:6-11; MK 1:15; MT 9:36-10:8 As Catholics, we are called to live lives of stewardship and discipleship, recognizing that our faith is not just a set of beliefs, but a way of life. The readings for the 11th Sunday […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023 — Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ DT 8:2-3,14B-16A; PS 147:12-15,19-20; 1 COR 10:16-17; JN 6:51-58 Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Our readings are focused on the gifts of the Word of God and the Eucharist. This feast has deep significance to those […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023 — Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity EX 34:4B-6, 8-9; DN 3:52-56; 2 COR 13:11-13; JN 3:16-18 Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the Holy Trinity is the “central mystery of the Christian faith” (261). The concept of the […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023 — Pentecost Sunday ACTS 1: 1-11; PS 47:2-3, 6-9; EPH 1:17-23; MT 28:16-20 Our Easter celebration reaches its grand finale today as we celebrate the glorious feast of Pentecost. Today, we focus on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in our individual lives. Throughout our […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023 — The Ascension of the Lord ACTS 1: 1-11; PS 47:2-3, 6-9; EPH 1:17-23; MT 28:16-20 Today, we celebrate the great feast of the Ascension of our Lord, that glorious moment when Jesus, 40 days after His resurrection, was lifted up — quite literally— into heaven, as the apostles watched in stunned […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023 — Sixth Sunday of Easter ACTS 8:5-8;14-17; PS 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 PT 3:15-18; JN 14:15-21 On this sixth Sunday of Easter, our readings remind us Christian stewards of the importance and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They also teach us that love of God shows itself in concrete […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023 — Fifth Sunday of Easter ACTS 6:1-7; PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 PT 2:4-9; JN 14:1-12 The readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter present us with themes of dwelling places and home. As Christian stewards, we are well aware that this world is not our permanent home. We are merely pilgrims […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023 — Fourth Sunday of Easter ACTS 2:14A, 36-41; PS 23:1-3A, 3B4-6; 1 PT 2:20B-25; JN 10:1-10 Today’s readings on this fourth Sunday of Easter offer us a glimpse into the heart of our loving Savior. He is the Good Shepherd and we can confidently place our trust in Him as we live […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: April 23, 2023
April 23, 2023 — Third Sunday of Easter ACTS 2:14, 22-33; PS 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 PT 1:17-21; LK 24:13-35 Today’s readings focus on a theme of “sojourning.” As Christian stewards, we know that our lives are a sojourn toward the ultimate destination of heaven. Our second reading instructs us to “conduct yourselves with reverence […]
