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Thanking God for the Blessings He has Bestowed on Us
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ou have to take care of yourself before you can take care of those you love. This rationale is difficult for many of us to accept. Mothers and fathers routinely place the needs of their children before their own; soldiers at war often throw their own safety to the wind in the interest of protecting their fellow soldiers. The story of Jesus also focuses on giving to others. If Christ calls us to imitate Him – to become completely selfless – then it would seem that focusing on
ourselves might counteract our efforts as Christians. Nevertheless, as we enter into our special eight-week Stewardship Renewal, Fr. Donovan is asking us all to focus a bit more on ourselves. No, he’s not encouraging self-centeredness; he’s asking us to examine our own lives and determine the areas that are in need of growth. Before the stewardship way of life can totally transform our parish, it must begin in each of our hearts. As each individual’s spiritual life blossoms
and grows, so will our parish as a whole. Will you plant the seed of stewardship in your own heart? This has most certainly been a trying and unusual year, as we have navigated through uncharted waters due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the face of great uncertainty or difficulty, it is easy to become complacent. Yet, this is not what God calls us to do. We are called to live stewardship as a way of life — in the good, bad or uncertain times. In moments of trial, God raises up saints! continued on page 5
Commitment Weekend is April 25. Don’t forget to return your Commitment Card to the parish!
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