Summer 2015

Archdiocese of Newark

Call to Stewardship

Inside this issue:

Communion Drive

Update

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Relevant Radio

Box Top update

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Sharing God’s Bless-

ings Annual Appeal

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We Are Living Stones

Capital Campaign

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Strong Futures 7

ICSC Conference 8

Love Thy Neighbor

USCCB

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CYO/Youth Ministry 10

Legacy Society Tea 11

Bulletin Reflections:

English & Spanish

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Office of Development & Stewardship

Tatiana Paredes

Special Events Coordinator

Office of Development

and Stewardship

171 Clifton Avenue

Newark, NJ 07104

973-497-4046

paredeta@rcan.org

Summer Prayer

As we begin the summer months, gracious and

loving Jesus, remind us of Your ever present

guidance and love.

Give us confidence in Your presence, remembering

all that we have and let us live it in our summer

experiences.

As we work, play and enjoy our family and friends

this summer, may we feel Your love within us,

guiding us toward all that is right and just.

Let us be grateful for the gift of summer, Jesus.

Allow us to enjoy it safely and remind us daily of

Your love for us.

Amen.

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What a Difference a Dress (or suit) Can Make!

The Office of Development and Stewardship organized the second

annual collection for Communion dresses and suits to help families in

need in our four counties. Over 400 dresses and 220 suits were

donated and distributed to children throughout the Archdiocese in

time for their First Holy Communion. Sixteen parishes participated

by organizing a collection and “Little Nikki’s,” located in Ho-Ho-Kus,

donated a dozen brand new dresses and purses. We also receive

several monetary donations to purchase outfits for the children which

made it possible to purchase dresses in specific sizes and several pairs

of shoes.

Communications were sent to all parishes and schools informing them

of the communion outfit drive. A BIG thank you to Msgr. Richard Gronchi, Rev. John

McCrone and Rev. Leo Butler who delivered the outfits that were collected at their parishes!

Archdiocesan employee Meg Dean helped by volunteering to pick up dresses and suits at

various parishes. Judy Nitkowski, also an Archdiocesan employee organized a drive at her

parish and the Rosary Society bought many of the new veils. A special thank you to Kevin

Comp, Director of Facility Operations/Security for helping our department deliver some of the

outfits. It was team work that made this project a success.

This year I was moved to tears by a mom that requested an outfit for

her child. She is battling cancer and her husband recently had a heart

attack. Thanks to all the donations we received I was able to deliver an

outfit. I was even able to purchase a new pair of shoes for her child,

thanks to the monetary donations. When I told her we had the size

she needed for her child she replied, “You are my life saver”. I told her

I’m just the delivery person….and the thanks belong to all the parishes

that organized a collection and all the parishioners that donated a new

or used outfit and sent in monetary donations. It truly is team work.

It’s amazing what happens when people come together.

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Communion Drive Update

From the Office of Development & Stewardship

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Sister Josefa Gonzalez, Director of Catechesis at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart

sent a letter thanking us for the beautiful First Communion outfits for girls and boys. Part of

the letter read, “We really appreciate your willingness to help our community children. The

parents are very grateful.”

Reverend Aro Nathan, Pastor of Saints Joseph & Michael Church, sent a thank you letter.

Part of his letter read, “Your gift tells me that you recognize the role of each person in the

evangelization and life of our diocese. Your generosity insures that the people of our parish

and diocese will continue to receive spiritual, educational, and social services from the Church.

Thank you in hearing, responding, and ensuring the ministries of our Church continue on.”

A lovely thank you card was received from a mom thanking us for the communion dress. Her

hand written note said, “Thank you so much. Because of you my daughter will look like a

princess to receive the KING. I received the dress through Sister Josefa.”

I hope that after reading this you will feel the joy that they experienced and know that

together we are doing God’s work. If not us, then who? Thank you for making a difference!!!

By Lynn Gully – Associate Director, Office of Development & Stewardship

June 2015

The above picture is from a parish that received several dresses and suits. Their faces have been blurred.

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largest school fundraising

loyalty programs and has

been helping schools succeed

since 1996. With over 250

participating products, it’s

an easy way for schools to

earn cash for the things they

need.

Each Box Tops coupon is

worth 10¢ and they add up

fast!

Schools can use their Box

Tops cash to buy whatever

they need most, from books

to field trips to playgrounds.

So far, America’s schools

have earned over $600 mil-

lion from Box Tops…and

counting. Once you start

looking, you'll see these little

pink coupons everywhere!

We are glad to share

that we have collected

over $200 worth of box

tops and sent them to

St. Joseph’s in Jersey

City.

Thank You. Please,

please keep them com-

ing!!!

Please save your Box Tops

(if you are not already sav-

ing for someone) and mail to

Lynn Gully to benefit our

Catholic Grammar Schools.

Please mail to: Lynn Gully,

Archdiocese of Newark, 171

Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ

07104. Help make a differ-

ence! Box Tops for Educa-

tion® is one of the nation’s

Each eligible school participat-

ing in the Box Tops for Educa-

tion program may earn up to,

but not more than, $20,000

cash per year (beginning on

March 2 of every year) from the

Clip program.

Box Tops For Education

Relevant Radio Relevant Radio, one of the preeminent Catholic radio networks in the country, has

now established a presence here in the Greater New York area -- and especially

right here in the Archdiocese of Newark. We are now blessed that Catholic talk

radio is available to assist us here in New Jersey in our efforts to spread the Gospel

of Jesus Christ.

WNSW -- 1430 AM is Relevant Radio's most recent station, and is located in the

Archdiocese of Newark Chancery offices on Clifton Avenue.

We encourage you to spread the news of WNSW 1430 AM far and wide, and to

tune in to the station and share with all in your parish and school communities this

informative and entertaining tool of the New Evangelization for the good of the

Church, her people, and all who seek the Truth.

Thank you!

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Sharing God’s Blessings Annual Appeal

Springtime is always a very joyous time within the Catholic Church. In

addition to celebrating the wonderful joy of the Easter Season, our local

church, The Archdiocese of Newark, has been blessed with a very fruitful

spring season.

This May, the Archdiocese of Newark welcomed nine newly ordained Transitional Deacons and

twelve newly ordained Priests. Ordinations took place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred

Heart.

Our local Archdiocese is given new life with each new Deacon and Priest we are able to welcome

into the Archdiocese of Newark, and it is your prayers and support that help encourage more and

more vocations. While many dioceses in the United States have no candidates for the priesthood

and clergy shortages are widespread, the Archdiocese of Newark is blessed with several men

each year who are willing to answer God’s call to serve, insuring that the Church will be present

for future generations. In fact, in several recent years, the Archdiocese of Newark has ordained

more priests than any diocese in the United States.

A portion of the funds collected by the Annual Appeal supports seminary training and formation

of our new priests. Your support of the Annual Appeal continues to directly fund the three semi-

naries maintained by the Archdiocese to educate and train future priests. We are truly blessed

with a large number of men studying to be our future leaders.

To learn more about the ministries of the Archdiocese of Newark, please visit www.rcan.org/

sharing, like us on facebook at ‘Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark’ or tweet us at

@NwkArchdiocese!

Thank you for continuing to support these important programs and ministries, especially our

our seminaries. Please continue to pray for all of the seminarians, the newly Ordained Deacons,

and our newly ordained Priests. Thank you for your support of the Annual Appeal which

makes this all a reality!

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We are Living Stones Capital Campaign

We Are Living Stones will allow each of us to join our gifts

with those who made the parishes and programs of this

Archdiocese a reality in years past and will ensure that we

remain a strong, vibrant and faithful Church in the years to

come. We know that our greatest strength is our Catholic

faith and the faith of our people. This campaign is centered

primarily on the spiritual growth and development of our

people’s faith. We are relying on your generosity to create a

legacy for this generation -- a legacy of faith that will pass on

to those who will cherish and take it into a new time, gratefully adding their own gifts to what

you have so generously given.

Case for Support

The We Are Living Stones Capital Campaign will provide the solid foundation upon which our

Church will continue to build and enhance the future for all one million Catholics across North-

ern New Jersey. Financial resources are essential to enable our parishes to continue supporting

the journey of faith, spirituality and ministry of our expanding Catholic community.

The goal is to raise more than $90 million in pledges to support six priorities:

As we embark on the We Are Living Stones Capital Campaign, we look forward to the future,

confident that all of our Brothers and Sisters of Christ will consider a sacrificial gift and join to-

gether to raise the important funds.

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Strong Futures Program Strong Futures is a supportive housing program located in Union City. It provides services to young men ages

16-21 who are aging out of the child welfare system or are homeless. Eligible youth lack family resources and

are in need of transitional housing services. The youth must have the commitment and abilities to prepare for

independent living and self-sufficiency. Strong Futures aims to provide the support and skills that each young

person needs to make a successful transition to adulthood.

Strong Future resident being interviewed for the 2015

Annual Appeal video. To view the video or donate

please visit http://rcan.org/sharing

Strong Futures is operated by

Catholic Charities of the Archdi-

ocese of Newark and this is just

one ministry that the annual

appeal supports. THANK YOU

for donating to the Annual

Appeal and making a difference.

Recently, two Strong Futures

residents were invited to speak to

the members of the Rosary Altar

Society of Immaculate Heart of

Mary Church in Scotch Plains.

The residents (pictured in un-

planned, matching outfits) did a

fantastic job speaking about the

aging out population, the Strong

Futures program and sharing

their personal stories. Strong

Futures is so proud and honored

to have them as their residents

and to have had the opportunity

to spend time with a magnificent

group of women from Immacu-

late Heart of Mary. By Lynn Gully, Development & Stewardship

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ICSC Conference—October 22-25, 2015—Chicago, Illinois

Register online @ http://catholicstewardship.com/

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A few months ago the Office of

Development & Stewardship

received a donation of approxi-

mately 1,000 brand new Chris-

tening outfits for boys. Yes,

1,000 outfits!

I picked up 500 to start, hoping

to be able to find a new home for

the outfits. A notice was sent to

all parishes and before long 500

outfits had been delivered or

picked up by parishes, Several

Sources and Good Counsel

Homes. All were very, very

grateful.

We wanted to share with our

neighboring Dioceses so I

reached out to the Camden,

Metuchen, Trenton and Paterson

Dioceses. Problem solved!

They were interested in the outfits.

I had an opportunity to meet the do-

nors when I was picking up the out-

fits. They were so happy to know

that the outfits will be used to help

families in need and that some of the

outfits will be helping “our neigh-

bors.”

The donors wish to remain anony-

mous.

By Lynn Gully

Love Thy Neighbor

A grandma shared the above

picture of her grandson in one of

the outfits.

What a cutie pie he is!

Matthew 22:36-40 - New International Version (NIV)

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your

mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as

The USCCB recently came out with a new program that offers an assessment tool and many resources that would help the mission of the Social Concerns Committee within your parish and communities.

The website is http://www.wearesaltandlight.org

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From: Rich Donovan, Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Re: Summer Youth Ministry Formation Series Date: June 15, 2015 In an ongoing effort to try and help parishes revitalize youth ministry, or for those parishes that might be looking to establish a youth ministry program the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is offering a FREE six week Summer Formation Series. The sessions are meant for all those that currently work or volunteer in youth ministry, or even those look-ing to get involved more in their parishes. All sessions will be held at the Archdiocesan Youth Retreat Center, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9pm starting July 16th. As an added bonus those that REGISTER and ATTEND all 6 sessions will be given a FREE REGISTRATION ($80.00 value) for the “Continuing the Journey” conference being held April 22nd to 24th, 2016 here in the Archdiocese where they can attend workshops and hear from some of the top speakers in the field of Youth Ministry. ~ Visit our webpage at [ http://www.newarkoym.com ]www.newarkoym.com where you can

register online for the sessions.

I would ask your help in disseminating this information out to all appropriate staff and volunteers in your parish. Should you have and questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for all you do day after day for the youth of our Archdiocese, and for all you will continue to do in shaping the future of our young church.~ Peace, Rich Donovan Associate Director Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry Archdiocese of Newark, NJ Office: 201-998-0088 ext. 4150 [ mailto:donovari@rcan.org ]donovari@rcan.org [ http://www.newarkoym.com/ ]www.newarkoym.com

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Legacy Society Prayer Service and Tea By: Theresa Lynch—Planned Giving Manager

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, the

Planned Giving Department at the

Archdiocese of Newark held their

annual Legacy Society Prayer Ser-

vice and Tea to recognize a special

group of friends who have remem-

bered their parish or the Archdiocese

of Newark in their estate plans.

More than 40 guests attended this

year’s event with Most Reverend Ma-

nuel A. Cruz presiding over the pray-

er service and tea. We were also

blessed with the presence of Most

Reverend Bernard A. Hebda and

Reverend Monsignor Thomas

Nydegger.

Each member of the Legacy Society was presented with a certificate. All new members

received a certificate, recognition pin and commemorative medal. It was an honor to host

the Legacy Society members. It is our way of thanking parishioners for remembering their

parish, Church of Newark and the many programs they support throughout the Archdio-

cese. It is a great way to thank donors now because their gift truly makes an impact on

future generations. A growing number of parishioners have made planned gifts in support

of the many services and programs of the Archdiocese. Many of these gift opportunities,

such as a charitable gift annuity, which provides a lifetime payments in exchange for a

charitable gift, offer significant financial benefits and tax savings not available with other

forms of financial planning. If you are interested in joining the Legacy Society or would

like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Theresa Lynch, Planned Giving

Manager, at (973) 497-4042 or by e-mail at lynchthe@rcan.org. You can also contact Lynn

Gully at (973) 497-4589 or by e-mail at gullylyn@rcan.org.

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July 5, 2015

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard the

one who was speaking say to me, ‘Son of man, I am sending you…’” (EZEKIEL 2:2-3)

God asks each of us to do some special work for Him. He gives us the resources we need to do

His work. However, do we listen to God when He calls? Do we get up on our feet and give our

talent to do the work He asks of us? Remember, God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the

called.

July 12, 2015

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no

sack, no money in their belts.” (MARK 6:8)

How different we are from the Apostles who took nothing when they ventured out to serve God.

Today, we make our journey through life more difficult because of all the material baggage that

we drag along. Yet, the more we can let go of, the freer we are to serve God with love and joy.

July 19, 2015

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“…come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31)

Do you spend time listening for God? Most of the time, He speaks in soft whispers. Open your

heart and hear the Lord. Take time in silence everyday and ask God what it is He wants you to

do. Consider making a retreat this year.

July 26, 2015

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these

for so many?” (JOHN 6:9)

The miracle of the Loaves and Fishes is the only miracle which is recorded six times in the Gos-

pel. It carries two important messages. First, no matter how little we have, we always have

enough to share. Second, Christ can take our humble gifts and do great things with them if we

are just willing to let Him.

STEWARDSHIP BULLETIN REFLECTIONS

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August 2, 2015

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Each day the people are to go out and gather their

daily portion; thus will I test them, to see whether they

follow my instructions or not.” (EXODUS 16:4)

When the Israelites gathered more than their daily portion of

manna, the surplus became wormy and rotten. In the same

way today, God calls us to be content with a fair portion and

to be willing to share the rest.

August 9, 2015

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Get up and eat, else the journey will be too long for you!” (1 KINGS 19:7)

Jesus knew that the stewardship journey would be difficult, so He gave us the nourishment of

the Eucharist. When we take time to join our sacrifices with the sacrifice of the Mass, we find

the strength to give and joy in our giving.

August 16, 2015

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise…” (EPHESIANS 5:15)

A wise person recognizes that all we have comes from God. A wise person thanks God every

day for all His many blessings. A wise person realizes that God has blessed us for a reason

and He wants us to be partners with Him in His work here on earth.

August 23, 2015

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

“If it does not please you to serve the Lord, decide today whom you will serve…As for

me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (JOSHUA 24:15)

When we commit to serve the Lord, we must be willing to become a partner in the work of the

Lord. A partner is a person who invests their time, talent and treasure. If we say we serve

God, we must actually do something and not merely talk about it!

August 30, 2015

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Be doers of the word and not hearers only…” (JAMES 1:22)

What do you do to live God’s word? Do you share your time in prayer with God? Do you use

your talent to help those in need? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not,

what are you waiting for?

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September 6, 2015

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich

in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who

love him?” (JAMES 2:5)

What is more important – being rich in faith or rich in possessions? Society teaches us that

possessions are most important. God teaches a different lesson. When we are rich in faith we

know that material things really do not matter and we are more willing to share what we

have.

September 13, 2015

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow

me.” (MARK 8:34)

When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being re-sponsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well.

September 20, 2015

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of

all.” (MARK 9:35)

Jesus teaches us that we are called to serve one another. Sacrifice is not a word that many

people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. Howev-

er, the literal meaning of sacrifice is “to make holy,” from the words “sacer” = sacred and

“facere” = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gifts in the service

of God.

September 27, 2015

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I

say to you, will surely not lose his reward.” (MARK 9:41)

Does your life reflect the life of Jesus? Remember, we were made in His image. We tend to

forget this. When others see you, do they see the face of Jesus? When you look at others, do

you see the face of Jesus in them?

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Julio 5, 2015

14o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Y el Espíritu entró en mí mientras me hablaba y me puso en pie; y oí al que me hablaba. En-

tonces me dijo: “Hijo de hombre, yo te envío…’” (EZEQUIEL 2:2-3)

Dios nos pide a cada uno de nosotros que hagamos algún trabajo especial para Él. Él nos da

los recursos que necesitamos para realizar Su trabajo. Sin embargo, ¿escuchamos a Dios cuan-

do Él nos llama? ¿Nos ponemos de pie y ofrecemos nuestro talento para hacer el trabajo que

nos pide? Recuerda, Dios no llama a quien esta equipado, Él equipa al llamado.

Julio 12, 2015

15o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Les ordenó que no llevaran nada para el camino, sino sólo un bordón; ni pan, ni alforja, ni di-

nero en el cinto” (MARCOS 6:8)

Que diferentes que somos de los Apóstoles quienes no llevaron nada cuando se aventuraron a

servir a Dios. Hoy, hacemos nuestro camino de la vida más difícil por todo el equipaje mate-

rial que cargamos. Sin embargo, cuanto más podamos dejar, mas libres somos de servir a Dios

con amor y alegría.

Julio 19, 2015

16o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“…Venid, apartaos de los demás a un lugar solitario y descansad un poco” (Marcos 6:31)

¿Tomas tiempo escuchando a Dios? La mayoría de las veces, Él habla en suaves susurros.

Abre tu corazón y escucha al Señor. Toma tiempo en silencio todos los días y prengútale a

Dios qué es lo que Él quiere que hagas. Considera hacer un retiro este año.

Julio 26, 2015

17th Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Aquí hay un muchacho que tiene cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados; pero ¿qué es esto para

tantos?” (JUAN 6:9)

El milagro de los Panes y el Pescado es el único milagro que está registrado seis veces en el

Evangelio. Lleva dos mensajes importantes. Primero, no importa cuan poco tenemos, siempre

tenemos lo suficiente para compartir. Segundo, Cristo puede tomar nuestros regalos humil-

des y hacer cosas grandiosas con ellos si solamente estamos dispuestos a dejarlo.

BOLETIN DE REFLEXIONES DE SERVICIO

Julio 2015 – Septiembre 2015

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Agosto 2, 2015

18o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“El pueblo saldrá y recogerá diariamente la porción de cada día,

para ponerlos a prueba si andan o no en mi ley” (EXHODO

16:4)

Cuando los israelitas juntaron más que su porción diaria de ma-

ná, el excedente se carcomió y pudrió. De la misma forma, hoy Dios nos llama a conformarnos

con una porción justa y a estar dispuestos a compartir el resto.

Agosto 9, 2015

19o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Levántate, come, porque es muy largo el camino para tí.” (1 REYES 19:7)

Jesús sabía que el camino de servicio sería difícil, por eso Él nos dio el alimento de la Eucaris-

tía. Cuando nos tomamos el tiempo de unir nuestros sacrificios con el sacrificio de la Misa,

encontramos la fuerza para dar alegría en nuestra donación.

Agosto 16, 2015

20o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Así que tengan cuidado de su manera de vivir. No vivan como necios sino como sa-

bios...” (EFESIOS 5:15)

Una persona sabia reconoce que todo lo que tenemos viene de Dios. Una persona sabia agra-

dece a Dios todos los días por todas Sus bendiciones. Una persona sabia se da cuenta que

Dios nos ha bendecido por un motivo y que Él quiere que seamos Sus soios en Su trabajo aquí

en la tierra.

Agosto 23, 2015

21er Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Y si no les parece bien servir al Señor escojan hoy a quién han de servir…Pero yo y mi casa,

serviremos al Señor." (JOSUE 24:15)

Cuando nos comprometemos a servir al Señor, debemos estar dispuestos a transformarnos en

socios en el trabajo del Señor. Un socio es una persona que invierte su tiempo, sus talentos y

tesoros. Si decimos que servimos a Dios, ¡debemos en efecto hacer algo y no meramente ha-

blar de ello!

Agosto 30, 2015

22o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Pero sed hacedores de la palabra, y no tan solamente oidores…” (SANTIAGO 1:22)

¿Qué es lo que haces para vivir la palabra de Dios? ¿Compartes tu tiempo en oración con

Dios? ¿Utilizas tu talento para ayudar a aquellos que están necesitados? ¿Eres generoso con

tus recursos financieros? De no ser así, ¿qué estás esperando?

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Septiembre 6, 2015

23o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“¿No ha elegido Dios a los pobres de este mundo, para que sean ricos en fe y herederos del

reino que ha prometido a los que le aman?” (SANTIAGO 2:5)

¿Qué es más importante - ser rico en fe o rico en posesiones? La sociedad nos enseña que las

posesiones son lo más importante. Dios nos enseña una lección diferente. Cuando somos ricos

en la fe sabemos que las cosas materiales realmente no importan y estamos más dispuestos a

compartir aquello que tenemos.

Septiembre 13, 2015

24o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, y tome su cruz, y sígame.”

(MARCOS 8:34)

Cuando realmente creemos que todo lo que tenemos es un regalo de Dios, entonces debemos estar dispuestos

a renunciar a algunos bienes para que podamos compartir nuestras bendiciones tal como lo destino Dios.

Viviendo una vida de servidumbre significa no solo ser responsable de la propia vida, sino la de los demás

también.

Septiembre 20, 2015

25o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Si alguno quiere ser el primero, será el postrero de todos, y el servidor de to-

dos.” (MARCOS 9:35)

Jesús nos enseña que somos llamados a servirnos el uno al otro. Sacrificio no es una palabra

que muchas personas quieren escuchar. Pensamos que significa que debemos renunciar a algo

que deseamos. Sin embargo, el significado literal de sacrificio es “hacer sagrado” de las pala-

bras “sacer” = sagrado y “facere” = hacer. En otras palabras, hacemos nuestras vidas santas

compartiendo nuestros dones al servicio de Dios.

Septiembre 27, 2015

26o Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario

“Y cualquiera que os diere un vaso de agua en mi nombre, porque sois de Cristo, de cierto os

digo que no perderá su recompensa.” (MARCOS 9:41)

¿Refleja tu vida la vida de Jesús? Recuerda, fuimos hechos a Su imagen. Tendemos a olvidar-

nos de ésto. ¿Cuando otros te ven, ven el rostro de Jesús? ¿Cuando miras a otros, ves el rostro

de Jesús en ellos?