tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31192715746743979542024-02-07T03:41:51.625-08:00For Catholic StewardshipTo serve is hard work - and often, humbling - but being a servant of Christ is joy. And it is clear what Jesus asks of us. May this ParishWorld blog make us understand that we are not to give time and money grudgingly. We are building the Body of Christ, we have been entrusted with a stewardship.Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-23341463373839259292010-03-11T14:53:00.000-08:002010-03-11T14:54:49.638-08:00The Abundance of GodThe Abundance of God as an Invitation to GenerosityBy Fr. Ron RolheiserWhile he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him (Lk 15:20bc).The sun is extraordinarily generous, giving huge parts of itself away every second.Scientists tell us that every second, inside the sun, the equivalent of 4 million Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-39796808736587794012010-03-09T21:52:00.000-08:002010-03-09T21:56:55.023-08:00More about recognizing God rather than moneyStewardship is more about recognizing God rather than moneyBy Jeff Graham The Archdiocese of Vancouver has been stressing lately that stewardship is about a lot more than just money.For Father Robert Wong, SJ, the director of the newly formed stewardship commission, properly maintaining and managing our God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasure is at the heart of stewardship, and goes far Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-82953812791865080342010-03-09T21:39:00.000-08:002010-03-09T21:48:58.285-08:00He Leased It to TenantsHe Leased It to TenantsBy Father Phil Bloom Bottom line: God entrusts his vineyard to tenants; they are not just the powerful ones. You and I are the tenants.To say it in a few words: greed, laziness and deception.Now, every citizen wants the ones responsible for this mess to be exposed and held accountable. At the same time - if we have paid attention to today's parable - we recognize that we Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-26014150445826058272010-03-09T18:47:00.000-08:002010-03-09T18:52:08.998-08:00A fascinating example of stewardshipA fascinating example of stewardshipBy Fr. Phil Bloom Bottom line: We do not give time and money grudgingly; we are building the Body of Christ: We have been entrusted with a stewardship.Many years ago, in England, three men were pouring into a trough a mixture of water, sand, lime and other ingredients. A passer-by asked them what they were doing. The first said, "I am making mortar." The secondEditor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-82449626422938844442010-03-09T18:37:00.000-08:002010-03-09T18:44:35.176-08:00How a Pyramid of Volunteers Raised MillionsHow a Pyramid of Volunteers Raised Millions to Build Church in Minneapolis ParishBy Mary Rose of Church of St. Michael, MinneapolisA pyramid approach to personally inviting parishioners yields plentiful pledges."There are two foundational pieces to any successful parish capital campaign for the priest: first, the people must know that their pastor loves them; second, he must build up their faith Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119271574674397954.post-84812949224146540632000-03-09T18:52:00.000-08:002010-03-09T18:53:22.416-08:00Our Online Reflection RoomIron Sharpens IronThis is the place for you to share your witness to God's love. Let the world know how Jesus has touched you. Share your stories and reflections and tell us how the Holy Spirit has made Himself manifest in your daily life. Post a prayer, give thanks to God.Add your reflection or comments below so that we may all be enlightened and encouraged to walk our lives daily as true Editor @ Parishworld.nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11351018547370080019noreply@blogger.com0