CATHOLIC SAINTS ON STEWARDSHIP
From St. John Eudes:
“The accomplishment of the divine will is the sole end for which we are in the world.”
Works of Mercy Trust
In 1991, beloved Bishop Stanley J. Ott initiated the Diocese of Baton Rouge’s Works of Mercy Trust to help fund area ministries through annual awards secured by the Works of Mercy endowment. Four worthy beneficiaries have received grant awards this spring. The following four organizations epitomize the kind of ministry and service for which Bishop Ott was well known, and each is a fine addition to the list of honored recipients: the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Metanoia Inc, Saint Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, and St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Catholic Church in Albany. With thanks for such commitment to others, congratulations to each organization.
THE STEWARD'S BOOKSHELF
Recommended Resources
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NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWS
- Update: U.S. bishops take action to respond to church abuse crisis
- Bishop Blaire dies; recalled for living by a simple code -- 'to serve'
- Archbishop joins pope in calling for talks to resolve U.S.-Iran tensions
- Update: Listening, mentoring key to keeping young adults, say church workers
- Young adult leaders gather for post-synod discussion
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Blame and Responsibility
From the Stewardship Today Archives, June 2010
Only four women are specifically listed in the genealogy of Jesus found in the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. One, the mother of Solomon, is not even mentioned by name—referred to simply as the “wife of Uriah.” Those familiar with the story know the name Bathsheba, the young woman whose husband Uriah was an officer in King David’s army. With his soldiers at war, David remained behind and witnessed Bathsheba bathing on a nearby rooftop. Lusting after her, he arranged to have Uriah killed in battle. Tragically, before Solomon’s birth, Bathsheba lost the child that was the initial product of the king’s illicit actions....read more
LOCAL DIOCESAN NEWS
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Catholic Life Television broadcasts the Tuesday Midday Mass, live from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12 Noon, and rebroadcasts the service at 6 PM and 10:30 PM. Visit www.catholiclifetv.org for a variety of daily Catholic programming. |
Catholic Life Television
The mission of the Diocese of Baton Rouge’s television apostolate is clearly stated on the ministry website: “The mission of Catholic Life Television is to serve as an effective instrument of Catholic evangelization, through the medium of television, in support of the overall mission of the Diocese of Baton Rouge to proclaim the Good News of God’s love made manifest in Jesus Christ.
“Catholic Life Television will carry out its evangelization ministry by giving voice and image to the vision embodied in the Diocesan Strategic Plan for Evangelization, namely: extending an invitation to all to respond to the Good News within the fullness of the Catholic faith; offering resources for renewal within the Catholic community; sharing the Church’s desire to achieve reconciliation with those Catholics who are alienated from the community; and promoting Gospel values to assist in the transformation of the world into the Kingdom of God.”
To access the station’s web pages, and to watch live streaming programs, connect through the following link: http://www.catholiclifetv.org
STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE
“The reaper is already receiving his payment and gathering crops for eternal life, so that the sower and reaper can rejoice together. For here the saying is verified that ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the work, and you are sharing the fruits of their work.”
(John 4:36-38; New American Bible, Revised Edition)
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Planned Giving
Consider a Gift of Real Estate
If you’ve lost interest in home maintenance, grown tired of paying property taxes on a vacation home you no longer use, or need only a portion of the living space you currently own, you may be ready to make a move. But before you summon the energy to put your home on the market, think about a charitable gift.
If you would like to help fulfill our mission, your property can open the door to a unique giving opportunity: Donate the property to the Diocese of Baton Rouge, either now or whenever you no longer need it. You can give the property to us now, retain the use of it for life, give us partial use, place it in trust, or offer it as a bequest in your will.
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
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
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“We must not be disturbed at our imperfections, since for us perfection consists in fighting against them. How can we fight against them unless we see them, or overcome them unless we face them?””
St. Francis de Sales
“Whoever does not trust the Lord in small matters is quite clearly an unbeliever in things of greater importance.”
St. Basil the Great
“To argue over who is the more noble is nothing more than to dispute whether dirt is better for making bricks or for making mortar. What an insignificant matter!”
St. Teresa of Avila
