January 3, Epiphany of the Lord
The three kings in today's Gospel traveled a great distance at considerable cost to offer their richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. How far will I go and what will I offer to do homage to this newborn King and Savior?

January 10, Baptism of the Lord
Jesus, whom God called "my beloved Son," is also the "servant" of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow his example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor.

January 17, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's second reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians (and us) that all of our gifts are from God and that they are given, not for ourselves alone, but for the common good. But the generosity of God knows no limits – the miracle at Cana reminds us that whenever we faithfully do as God asks, He can change our gifts of water into wine!

January 24, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The US Bishops' pastoral council on stewardship reinforces today's reading from I Corinthians: "Because its individual members do collectively make up the Body of Christ, that body's health and well-being are the responsibility of the members – the personal responsibility of each one of us. We are all stewards of the Church."

January 31, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jeremiah declares that the lord knew him before he was born and dedicated and appointed him to his role as prophet even before he drew breath.  We, too, are known and sent by the Lord.  What deeds of love and service are mine to perform?

February 7, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today's readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, "Whom shall I send?" Am I prepared to answer "Here I am. Send me!"

February 14, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The words of the Psalmist echo the theme of all of today's readings. "Happy are they who hope in the Lord." As good stewards, firmly grounded in that hope, may we bear fruit in due season – assisting the poor, feeding the hungry and consoling the sorrowful whenever we have the chance.

February 17, Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday's emphasis on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving is an invitation to take a closer look at our stewardship. It is a time to reassess how we are using the gifts God has entrusted to use and to resolve anew to use our time and resources in the service of His Kingdom.

February 21, First Sunday of Lent
Today's first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today's Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me?

February 28, Second Sunday of Lent
Peter, James, and John wanted to build a "booth" for Jesus and just stay on the mountain where His transfiguration took place. But the Son of God, the Chosen One, knew that He must instead keep moving towards His Crucifixion. We too must rise from worship and do what we can to hasten the coming of the kingdom.

March 7, Third Sunday of Lent
The parable in today's Gospel clearly warns that we, like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity!

March 14, Fourth Sunday of Lent
The stewardship message in the parable of the Prodigal Son is that it is never too late to become a good steward. Blessed is the elder brother who had been a good steward all along, but blessed, too, is the prodigal who had to lose all he had in order to understand the value of what he'd been given.

March 21, Fifth Sunday of Lent
In today's second reading, St. Paul says, "For his sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth." Does my stewardship suggest that I could say the same?

March 28, Passion of our Lord, Palm Sunday
In the Gospel story of the first Palm Sunday we hear that the owners of the ass had only to be told, "The Master has need of it," to give the animal gladly. Do I give as readily to the Lord's work?

April 4, Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Sunday
In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Colossians that they have been raised with Christ, exhorting them to "be intent on the things above rather than on things of earth." We too, have been raised with Christ. Let us rejoice and be glad!