January 8, 2023 — 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 the Lectionary Readings: January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023 — Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God NM 6: 22-27; PS 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8; GAL 4: 4-7; LK 2: 16-21 Today is a double feast so to speak, but the two feasts are closely associated. This is the Octave Day of Christmas, or the eighth day of […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022 — The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), Mass during the Day IS 52: 7-10; PS 98: 1-6; HEB 1: 1-6; JN 1: 1-18 “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is the Messiah and Lord, and this will be a sign for you: you will […]
Stewardship Reflection on the Lectionary Readings: December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022 — 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 the Lectionary Readings: December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022 — Third Sunday of 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 the Lectionary Readings: December 4, 2022
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: November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022 — 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 loved […]
