LINKS WE RECOMMEND
Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
http://www.diobr.org
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://usccb.org
The Vatican Website
http://www.vatican.va
Diocese of Baton Rouge Office of Stewardship
http://www.officeofstewardship.com
CATHOLIC SAINTS ON STEWARDSHIP
From St. Therese of Lisieux:
“Prayer means a launching out of the heart toward God. It means lifting up one’s eyes, quite simply, to heaven—a cry of grateful love, from the crest of joy or the trough of despair. It’s a vast, supernatural force that opens my heart and binds me close to Jesus.”
Metanoia
Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry; the average victim suffers repeated abuse, often thousands of times, and many of those victims are adolescents and young adults. Metanoia Inc, one of this year’s recipients of a Works of Mercy Trust grant, addresses the unique needs of these young people, their potential for poverty, and their lack of opportunity, providing job skills training, sheltered employment, and training in financial management. Metanoia helps adolescent victims of human trafficking pursue renewed purpose in life. Please take a few moments and discover the many ways this wonderful organization ministers to such special neighbors at the Metanoia Inc. website, www.metanoia-inc.org
Metanoia
THE STEWARD'S BOOKSHELF
Recommended Resources
for Reflection and Study
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NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWS
- West Virginians meet their new Catholic bishop as humble, holy man
- Latin American bishops urge action to save burning Amazon rainforest
- Matters of life and death: Pope to bring his message to southern Africa
- Update: Australian pro-life leaders organize to block bill legalizing abortion
- Fly tying gives Vermont religious brother a supportive connection to vets
LOCAL DIOCESAN NEWS
| Come Lord Jesus Anniversary Mass |
To mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the “Come Lord Jesus” program, founder Fr. Conley Bertrand will lead a Mass of celebration on Wednesday, August 21 at 8 AM at St. Aloysius Church, 2025 Stuart Avenue in Baton Rouge. For additional information, please write cindy.ristroph@outlook.com |
Diocese of Baton Rouge College Ministries
The Diocese of Baton Rouge offers college students a host of ministry, fellowship and service opportunities, on campus and in our surrounding communities: regular Mass and confession times, individual counseling, retreats, leadership training and more. Plan to get involved this fall through the following Catholic campus ministries: Through Christ the King Catholic Church at Louisiana State University (www.ctklsu.org), the Southern University MLK Catholic Center (on Facebook, and through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), the St. Albert Catholic Student Center at Southeastern Louisiana University (www.stalbertselu.org), and at Franciscan University—formerly Our Lady of the Lake College—through their informative website (www.franu.edu).
STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE
“The just shall flourish like the palm tree, shall grow like a cedar of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall bear fruit even in old age. They shall stay fresh and green, to proclaim: ‘The Lord is just, my rock in whom there is no wrong.’ ”
(Psalm 92:13-16; New American Bible, Revised Edition)
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Prayers of the Saints: St. Dominic
From the Stewardship Today Archives, August 2010
St. Peter preached a wondrous sermon at Pentecost, helping to establish the Church. Later, St. Stephen, one of the first deacons, preached such a convicting sermon, it cost him his life. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, preaching—the proclamation of the Gospel message—claims a unique capacity to change lives. That capacity was certainly needed at the close of the twelfth century when heresies struck the European Church. ...read more
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Planned Giving
How To Balance Family and Giving
Whether you’re caring for children, aging parents or both, priorities can be stretched thin. And between living expenses, school fees and saving for the future, you may find yourself putting your philanthropic goals on the back burner.
At least for now.
Read more . . .
And, for additional information concerning Diocese of Baton Rouge Planned Giving options, please visit the “Plan My Legacy” page through the Office of Stewardship website: http://officeofstewardship.planmylegacy.org
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“The rule of justice is plain: namely, that a good person ought not to swerve from the truth, nor inflict any unjust loss on anyone, nor act in any way deceitfully or fraudulently”
St. Ambrose of Milan
“The chains of grace are so powerful, and yet so sweet, that though they attract our heart, they do not shackle our freedoms.”
St. Francis de Sales
