“For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:8)
This is the essence of stewardship – everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts that God has given us, especially our very own lives. Pray to God daily and ask Him how He is calling you to live the life that He intended for you.
Join Father Terry and Deacon Bill online for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: https://youtu.be/HgytHFNPjQk
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Sunday, September 6, 2020 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Video: https://youtu.be/HgytHFNPjQk Join Father Terry and Deacon Bill online for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary…
“You, son of man, i have appointed watchman for the house of Israel…” (Ezekiel 33:7)
Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, many of us are not generous in proportion to the gifts we have been given. How often do we give at the minimum level required? Remember, the Lord calls us to nurture and develop our gifts. He calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, especially the one that means the most to us.
Pope Francis has called for an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, marking the beginning of the “Season of Creation,” which lasts through the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4.
PRAYER FOR CREATION
Father of all,
Creator and ruler of the universe,
You entrusted your world to us as a gift.
Help us to care for it and all people,
that we may live in right relationship–
with You,
with ourselves,
with one another,
and with creation.
Christ our Lord,
both divine and human,
You lived among us and died for our sins.
Help us to imitate your love for the family
by recognizing that we are all connected—
to our brothers and sisters around the world,
to those in poverty impacted by environmental devastation,
and to future generations.
Holy Spirit,
giver of wisdom and love,
You breathe life in us and guide us.
Help us to live according to your vision,
stirring to action the hearts of all—
individuals and families,
communities of faith,
and civil and political leaders.
Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in poverty, and the cry of the earth, so that we may together care for our common home.
Amen.
This prayer from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is based on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.
Please join Fr. Terry and Deacon Tom online for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_n5V3sqSJs&feature=youtu.be
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Sunday, August 30, 2020 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Video: https://youtu.be/Q_n5V3sqSJs Join Father Terry and Deacon Tom online for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Matthew 16:26)
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent, and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced Aug. 25 that the suspension of the obligation to attend Sunday Mass has been extended until Monday, Sept. 28 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. To learn more please go to https://georgiabulletin.org/news/2020/08/sunday-mass-dispensation-extended-through-september-28/
Sent by Gosha Schultheis on Thursday, August 27 at 11:57AM