In today’s second reading, St. Paul enjoins us to be indebted to no one. Debt creates the kind of pressure that impedes our relationship with Jesus Christ. But there is one debt we will always owe and never be able to pay off fully: the debt of showing love to others. We will never reach the place where we can say, “Now I love others as much as I ought, and that’s enough.” No matter how much we’ve grown in faith we will always be required to grow in love. Good stewards realize that God does not call them just to love those who are easy to love, but to love the unloved and the hard-to-love people in this world as well. This week, remind yourself, “I am put here as an ambassador of God’s love.”
Enjoy Final Gelato Sunday, 09/03/2017
Sunday, September 3, 2017 is your last opportunity this year to enjoy St. Malachi Gelato Sundays at Rosso Gelato, 19056 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River from 5:00 PM-9:00PM; sign in on the “St. Malachi” form when you pay & St. Malachi receives a portion of your purchase. Tell your family & friends or, better yet, bring them with you! Enjoy gelato and know that part of your purchase helps St. Malachi!
Stewardship Moment: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” At the nd of the reading Jesus suggests there is great hope in the cross. Today’s followers of Christ recognize they are stewards of his entire legacy, including his cross and that through mutual sacrifices, God’s glory is revealed. They don’t live their lives in Christ only when it is convenient for them. They make a decision to take up their cross and carry it, no matter what the cost is to themselves.
Reflect this week on the cross you bear in order to reveal God’s glory. How do you embrace that cross? How, at times, do you shirk that cross when it is not convenient?
Stewardship Moments: Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time
Saint Paul reminds us today that the ultimate origin of everything is God. Since everything comes from God, we are God’s own. We can never put God in our debt. There is absolutely no negotiating with God. Every breath is a gift. Every good deed we perform is grace. Good stewards realize they are created and called to make the beauty, greatness, compassion and justice of God & his gifts known throughout the world.
The stewardship question for us is whether we are willing to embrace this call, acknowledge our dependence on God and give our lives over to him completely for this purpose.
08/27/2017, PRS Opening And Gathering, Praying with Teresa Avilla
AUG. 27 – PRAYING WITH TERESA OF AVILA;
PSR OPENING & GATHERING
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 08/20/2017
In today’s first reading, the Lord speaks through the prophet Isaiah during a time of political dissolution and moral decline. The prophet had warned of God’s judgment against people for the feelings of self-importance they found in their possessions, and condemned them for various forms of economic injustice such as exploiting the poor and immigrants. Good stewards know that Isaiah’s message is as compelling today as it was in the time of the kingdom of Judah: Do the right thing. Offer justice and compassion toward others. Be honest in all your dealings. And remember to observe the day of the Lord.
Marian Retreat, 08/13/2017
Stewardship Moments: Feast of the Transfiguration Of The Lord
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. In today’s Gospel reading, we hear that on Mount Tabor, Peter, James, and John caught a glimpse of Jesus’ divinity strong enough to strike fear into their hearts. The event took place shortly after Peter’s confession of faith that Jesus was, indeed, the Messiah. In today’s second reading from Peter, we hear his personal testimony. This comes from a man who spent more than three years with Jesus. Peter witnessed his humanity. He saw Jesus hungry, tired, and finally, rejected and crucified. But he also saw Jesus feed the 5,000, walk on water, heal the sick, and raise the dead. He saw Jesus in his glory when he was transfigured. He saw Jesus risen from the dead and ascend into heaven with the promise that he is coming again in power and glory.
How strong is the stewardship of our own faith? Do we accept Peter’s apostolic witness to Jesus as Christ? Does this testimony help us acknowledge and trust Christ Jesus as our Lord and savior?
Stewardship Moments: Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Young king Solomon offers a profound stewardship prayer in today’s first reading. He asks the Lord to give him an understanding heart, compassion towards God’s people & the insight to distinguish right from wrong. An understanding heart, or wisdom, is a gift from God, a gift that enables us to make good decisions & prudent choices. Cultivating & sharing this gift is essential, especially when poor decisions & lack of compassion have consequences that can adversely affect the lives of others.
Do we exercise good stewardship over the gift of wisdom? Do we share our compassionate hearts with others?
First Coffee Hour Show, 07/30/2017
St. Malachi is hosting its first ever Coffee Hour show on Sunday, July 30th, 2017 at 10:15 AM in the hall! Gifts are treasures and all should be shared!
Treasures can be a) performed; b) displayed in our Gallery or c) tasted by all!
Contact Cathy Graham (216) 570-0874 for more information.
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