Category: Catholic
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God is with Us
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 2016 The name Emmanuel means, “God is with us.” This is a title we use for Jesus frequently during the Advent and Christmas season, but it’s impact should stay with us throughout the year. The Incarnation, God becoming human in the person of Jesus Christ,…
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FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
From Everyday Stewardship Advent 2016 12 December 2016 On December 9, 1531, Our Lady appeared to a simple Aztec Indian who had converted to the Catholic faith, Juan Diego. Three days later, at Juan Diego’s request, Mary provided a sign so the local bishop would believe that she actually had appeared. Roses grew out…
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Standing Out From the Crowd
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for Third Sunday of Advent 2016 John the Baptist is truly an intriguing figure of history. He was a cousin of Jesus and literally prepared all those who would listen for this new way of life ushered in by a Messiah. Besides the key role he plays in the Gospel story, his…
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The True Everyday Steward
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for Immaculate Conception 2016 After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship in their fullest sense. All of their essential elements are found in her life: she was called and gifted by God; she responded generously, creatively, and…
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The Best Gift Giver
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for Second Sunday of Advent 2016 My youngest child is going through Confirmation preparation this year. It is always quite a challenge to get through to a teenager about the importance of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit. You can’t see and touch these things, but they are more valuable…
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If you aren’t in a parish that has copies of Everyday Stewardship Advent from LPI or if you didn’t even know it was available, now you can download a digital version for your Kindle reader or Kindle reading app. The cost is just $1.99 and it is available at Amazon now. The process of turning the print version into…
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Don’t Wait to Make Resolutions!
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for the Feast of Christ the King 2016 Most people look to the end of the calendar year to begin making resolutions for the next year. There seems to be this magical break in human time because of the changing of a year. Suddenly, the world is filled with new possibilities…
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The Light in Darkened Alleys
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 Many years ago, my wife and I traveled to New York City with friends of ours from South Carolina. They had never seen a Broadway show before so we landed some seats to see Les Miserables. It was a perfect night filled with excitement,…
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Seeking New Band Members
An Everyday Stewardship Reflection for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 During one visit to Cleveland for a catechetical conference, I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times. I love learning the stories of bands and how they rose to fame. I love to see artifacts of days gone by, sharing with…
Tracy Earl Welliver 