March 7, 2016 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock, TX
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March 7, 2016 - Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock, TX
In trying to understand the true power of stewardship, we need not look any further than the cross. It serves as a tremendous example of giving everything away freely for God and the people of God. - Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS "Everyday Stewardship" Week of March 7, 2016 Welcome to the weekly e-newsletter from the Diocese of Lubbock Office of Stewardship and Development. We hope you find this beneficial on your stewardship journey as a disciple of Christ. In this Issue: What is Faith? - This Weeks Webinar Stewardship Reflections for March What is Faith? "Faith is more than just believing there is a God. Faith is leaning on God so much that if he were to move you'd fall over." -Fr. John Riccardo We are halfway through Lent. We pray you spent these first 4 weeks dying to self, reflecting on your weaknesses, your cross. We pray the Holy Spirit has been guiding you on this 40 day journey to the cross. This second part of Lent is where we meet the cross. We encourage you to read the passion of Christ with fresh eyes. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you on a journey through scripture. Watch Father Riccardo's 5 minute video on what to expect these next few weeks. Ashes to Easter 3 As Lent continues, Fr. John encourages us to focus on the Passion of Jesus. Posted by Fr. John Riccardo Podcast Page on Friday, March 4, 2016 The above clip from Father Riccardo encourages Pastors and parishioners alike to see Jesus' passion with fresh wounds so that we can be astounded by what God has done and designed for us our lives. This Tuesday at 1 pm FREE Webinar: Working for God Caution: Working for God can be hazardous to your spiritual life! It is very easy for people in ministry to lose their spiritual bearings. Perhaps you've seen this in your own parish. This webinar will offer spiritual and practical support for anyone who is working as a paid employee in a parish or volunteering in a parish leadership role. It will even look at how working for God may be your personal path toward sainthood! Register Here (register even if you can't make it, so the recording will be sent to you as soon as it is available) Fifth Sunday of Lent Stewardship Reflections Weekend of March 12/13, 2016 Strong words come from Saint Paul in today's second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is "rubbish." Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is everything else "rubbish" compared to deepening our relationship with the Lord? What about putting recreational activities ahead of attending Mass? Or preferring uninterrupted hours playing the latest video games or watching TV to spending time in a bible study group, choir practice or serving in a soup kitchen? Or keeping late hours at work over sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors? To what extent do we exercise stewardship over our relationship with Christ? Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma Fin de Semana del 12/13 de Marzo de 2016 En la segunda lectura encontramos las firmes palabras de San Pablo. Él revela en términos indudables que la vida en Cristo es nuestra meta. Todo lo demás, afirma él, es "tontería." Chatarra. Desperdicio. Basura. ¿Es esto cierto? ¿Todo lo demás es "tontería" comparado con la profundización de nuestra relación con el Señor? ¿Qué dice usted acerca de poner las actividades recreativas antes que asistir a Misa? ¿O preferir pasar horas ininterrumpidas jugando los últimos videojuegos o viendo la televisión en lugar de dedicar tiempo para asistir a un grupo de estudio bíblico, practicar en el coro o servir en una cocina popular? ¿O mantener horas extras en el trabajo por encima de compartir el Evangelio con amigos y vecinos? ¿En qué medida ejercitamos la corresponsabilidad acerca de nuestra relación con Cristo? Visit our website for all Stewardship Webinars for March Visit Our Website Office of Stewardship & Development | Diocese of Lubbock 806-792-3943 x207 | Email | Website STAY CONNECTED: