June 14, Body & Blood of Christ
The focus of today’s feast is the total self-giving of Jesus. The bishops’
stewardship pastoral reminds us that "the glory and the boast of Christian
stewards lie in mirroring, however poorly, the stewardship of Jesus Christ, who
gave and still gives all he has and is, in order to be faithful to God’s will
and carry through.
June 21, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary
Time, Fathers Day
Let us today give thanks to our Father in Heaven for the calmness that follows
each of the storms in our lives. How can I use my gifts to calm the storms in
other people's lives?
June 28, Thirteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
As we reflect on our stewardship this week, let us remember the words of Jesus
in today's Gospel: "Do not be afraid; just have faith." (Mark 5:36b)
July 5, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
This weekend as we celebrate the Independence of our country, we will do well to
echo the Psalmist, saying, "Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his
mercy." May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and
abundance He has showered upon us.
July 12, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
Today’s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by
the Lord and sent to use his talents for the peoples of God. The Gospel recounts
the story of the sending the twelve disciples; and in the second reading, St.
Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I have chosen? To whom
have I been sent?
July 19, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time
In today’s Gospel, Jesus had planned to slip away from the crowds for a few
moments of peace and a little rest. When He saw the people gathered, however, He
put His needs aside to meet the needs of others. Sometimes, as good stewards, we
are called to do the same.
July 26, Seventeenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
"The hand of the Lord feeds us," says the Psalmist, "he answers all our needs."
Both Elisha’s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story
who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be
true.
August 2, Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
The crowd in today’s Gospel demanded a sign of Jesus and wanted to know what
"work" He did to inspire their faith. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to
others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our
former way of life and acquired a "fresh, spiritual way of thinking" in Christ.
August 9, Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah – food, water, rest, and
encouragement – were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him
for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others?
August 16. Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
"Those who seek the Lord want for no good thing," says today’s Psalm. But in the
second reading St. Paul reminds us that, thus blessed by the Lord, the good
steward should "give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
August 23, Twenty-First Sunday in
Ordinary Time
In today’s first reading, Joshua challenges the people to decide whom they will
serve. Recalling God’s faithfulness to them and to their ancestors, the people
declare, "We also will serve the Lord, for he is our God." May we, too, be
mindful of God’s gifts to us and renew our commitment to serve Him with grateful
hearts.
August 30, Twenty-Second Sunday in
Ordinary Time
"Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above," says St. James
in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using
those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not
optional; it is the hallmark of our faith!
September 6, Twenty-Third Sunday in
Ordinary Time
The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts
to share, but St. James reminds us in the second reading that God has chosen the
world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheritors of God’s kingdom.
