Does your corner of the God’s Kingdom reflect good stewardship? God can do amazing things when we just do the little tasks we have been given. Mother Therese and St. Therese of Lisieux were fruitful because they were faithful. [AUDIO]
Do This Before You Die (#645, 25th Sunday)
We are Stewards of God’s stuff. God expects us to use it wisely, generously, and for the good of others. All the stuff we have will one day belong to others. Use it while you still can to make your Master proud of you. [AUDIO]
100,000 Miles and Counting
My first year in my three-parish assignment was also one of the snowiest years on record. After the third snowfall of 14+ inches, I decided it was time for a vehicle with all-wheel drive. I took delivery of my new Subaru Forester on the feast of St. Anthony in 2011. It was the year of the tsunami and nuclear reactor meltdown; …
Start a Gratitude Journal
I was talking to a priest friend about issues in our parishes. The more we talked about our problems, the more frustrated we both became. Our challenges grew bigger and our abilities shrunk. Then my friend said he’d read an article about a pastor who was incredibly successful. His Masses were well attended and his collections were overflowing. “What was …
To Enter the Kingdom, Let the Kingdom Enter You (#552, Christ the King)
Jesus is the King of everything — stars and planets, stuff, animals — everything but you. Jesus invites but does not force; the choice is yours. Do you want to enter God’s kingdom? Then you must allow the Kingdom of God to enter you. (22 Nov 2015)
How to Get Greater Blessings from God (#550, 32nd Sunday)
The poor widow is not afraid to give away her last piece of bread. God gives her a greater blessing. What is God inviting you to sacrifice? Every Christian must live a life of daily sacrifice until we sacrifice our life itself. (8 Nov 2015)
Where to Find True Security (#502, Advent 2)
Here comes your God with power — to scoop you up in his strong arms! Stop trusting in money and things. Our true security does not come from what we have but from who we are: beloved sheep in the arms of our mighty and gentle shepherd. (7 Dec 2014)
Dig up Your Faith and Start Investing It (#450, 33rd Sunday)
How will Jesus judge Christians? God has a lot invested in you and he is looking for a return on his investment. Don’t bury your faith in the ground. Start investing in the faith of others. (18 Nov 2014)
What Does Not Belong to God? (#445, 29th Sunday)
God works behind world events to accomplish His plans. He invites the Jews to accept Jesus, the Chosen One. The Pharisees reject God’s plan for their lives and their country. What about us: are we open God, or do we have our minds made up? (19 Oct 2014)