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"The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent and treasure."

- Pope Benedict XVI

What is Stewardship?
May 22, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29; PS 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; REV 21:10-14, 22-23; JN 14:23-29

The concept of hospitality is fundamental to a stewardship way of life.

When we envision hospitality, we naturally think of offering a sincere and warm welcome — to those new to our parish, for instance. We picture inviting them in and making them feel at home and at ease in our presence, communicating to them that they are highly valued.

Today’s Gospel reading from John invites us to think of hospitality in a slightly different way. In it, we hear Jesus speaking this to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”

Jesus is asking that we permit the Blessed Trinity to come and dwell within us. This is a stunning request. It tells us that our first and most privileged form of hospitality should be directed towards God Himself.

How does one show hospitality to God? How do we make God “at home and at ease” within us? How can we communicate to God that He is “highly valued” by us? Jesus tells us how: we are to keep His word, to follow HIs teachings.

To keep His word, we must know His word. This takes discipline and effort on our part. We must make the study of Scripture and Church teaching a priority in our daily lives.

If we want our parish to be a place of genuine Christian hospitality, we must be sure that our own hearts are hospitable dwelling places for the Blessed Trinity. Then our smiles and words, our greetings and ministries will radiate with the warmth of God’s love. And our parish family will become at least a little bit like Heaven on earth. This is the simplicity and glory of a stewardship way of life.

The Catholic Steward

Stewardship Contact Information
John Kennedy, CFP Director John is a certified financial planner with 25 years experience in development and finance. He has organized successful development projects all over the United States and has been the director of development in our diocese since 2000. John became a CFP in April of 1994. Work ☎ (850) 435-3530 Cell ☎ (850) 324-1985 ✉ [email protected]

- John Kennedy
  
  Director of Foundation
  
  850-435-3530
  developmentptdiocese.org
- Vikki Hughes
  
  Administrative Assistant to Development
  
  850-435-3521
  hughesvptdiocese.org
updated April 19, 2021

Catholic Foundation & Stewardship

What is Stewardship?

May 22, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Easter ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29; PS 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; REV 21:10-14, 22-23; JN 14:23-29

Stewardship Contact Information

May 22, 2022 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
ACTS 15:1-2, 22-29; PS 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8; REV 21:10-14, 22-23; JN 14:23-29