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Why Catholics choose to give to the Church

By Valerie Schmalz. Many moved to open their checkbooks are inspired by the liturgical calendar and times of acute need

Wealth’s Purpose

Homily Background for September 19, 2010 - Year C

Virtue of simplicity

By Emily Stimpson. How decluttering our lives and homes advances our spiritual lives

Transition from Parochial Vicar to Pastor -- VI

Quarterly, rather than monthly, special collections seem to be more acceptable to parishioners

Top 10 reasons you should become a catechist

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. We can help pass on knowledge of the faith and love for Christ by being a catechist in our parish.

Top 10 reasons why you should be a catechist

By Woodeene Koenig-Bricker. It will help your faith come alive and get you more active in parish life

Tithing an outward sign of nurturing

By Caroline Schermerhorn. This In Focus section article focuses on how stewardship is more than about "giving money."

Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

Scott Alessi Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

By Scott Alessi. Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

Thrift stores see rise in business from shoppers

By Scott Alessi

The third way

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The message may also surprise many Catholics who might think the Church is agnostic on this issue.

The science and art of practical philanthropy

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. A charity head, a development director, and a social justice teacher weigh in on what makes people give

The Game of Parish Life

Poor levels of Catholic giving hamper parishes' ability to offer employees a family wage for much-needed services

TCA Reviews

TCA Reviews for May/June 2011. (Subscription required)

Take time to remember Christ this Thanksgiving

By OSV Staff. In time for the holiday, here are suggestions for how families can spiritually enhance their celebration for years to come.

Strengths-Based Leadership

This article has free access for all visitors. By Daniel J. Mahan. Understanding the talents of others and helping them to put them to use is a role of pastors.

Stewardship process plays to parishioners' strengths

By Gerald Korson. Through popular leadership book, Catholics can identify and develop their God-given gifts

If all of us Catholics truly understood and accepted our mandate as disciples of Jesus Christ to commit to living a stewardship way of life, our beloved Church should, at least theoretically, have the wherewithal to solve every major problem and address every need.

Stewardship and a Parish Response

''How do we develop among ourselves as bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians and lay people a spirituality of giving which offers a biblical concept of stewardship?''

Steps to better decision-making

By Phil Lenahan. Assess where you are, build up an emergency fund and tackle debt, keeping in mind, first and foremost, to be a steward of providence

Sparing,

Scott Alessi A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

Slow and steady wins retirement race

By Phil Lenahan. If your savings fall short, take care not to fall prey to ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes

Seven ways Catholics can get their finances on track in the new year

By Phil Lenahan. Financial resolutions that will get you closer to living as a steward of Providence

Serving God should be the top priority in money matters

By Phil Lenahan. The closer you grow to Christ, the better you’ll understand being a steward. (Subscription required)

Servant Leadership and a Culture of Stewardship

By Dan R. Ebener. A conversion to stewardship and to servant leadership is the key to restoring religion as a major force in society. (Subscription required)

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Resolve to become better stewards

By Phil Lenahan. Follow these steps to make 2010 the year to reach your financial objectives

Reserving funds for a rainy day

By Phil Lenahan. Saving for purchases is not only wise, it's the best way to stay debt-free

Properly using gifts God entrusted to you produces true happiness

By Phil Lenahan. Church’s teaching provides an antidote to our money-obsessed culture

Promoting stewardship fosters unity after mergers

In Focus (Stewardship special section) article. By Scott Alessi. Coming together under shared vision bears good fruit for combined parish communities

Practicing Practical Stewardship

Make those dust bunnies homeless

Phil Lenahan: When you gamble, you roll dice with your livelihood

There’s nothing inherently immoral about gambling, but care is needed at slot machines or gaming tables. (Subscription required)

Phil Lenahan: Making the most of an inheritance

Receiving such money is a privilege, so be sure to use the funds prudently. (Subscription required)

Phil Lenahan: Exercise prudence in home buying

Buy what you can afford, and don’t skimp on that 20 percent down payment. (Subscription required)

Pets — our fellow travelers on the spiritual journey

By Mary DeTurris Poust. How animals can lead us further along the spiritual path by showing the real meaning of patience, unconditional love, trust and loyalty

Paying for Catholic Schools

By Valerie Schmalz. There are four main areas that hold promise for funding Catholic Schools: stewardship; philanthropy; work study; and vouchers and educational tax credits.

Pastors set tone for parish's stewardship commitment

Free access to this In Focus article for all visitors. By Dennis Poust. Many have come to see it as a spiritual way of life, rather than just a fundraising program

Parents prayerfully decide what they can give

Stewardship model keeps the focus on building Catholic community

OSV does its part to offset its carbon footprint

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Care for and stewardship of the environment is a key part of the Catholic worldview.

Openers: Seeking stories about Great Depression, Recession

By John Norton. What lessons can we draw from the comparison between then and now?

Onward, Christian stewards

By Gerald Korson. Stewardship means conversion to a more Christ-centered way of life

Michigan pilgrims cook up creative ways to raise World Youth Day funds

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Events have allowed youths from rural diocese to get to know each other better. (Subscription required)

Make financial decisions that reflect an 'attitude of gratitude'

By Phil Lenahan. We express our thankfulness to God by giving him our first and best efforts. (Subscription required)

Letters to the editor

Free to registered users. This week's letters to the editor include the topics of Halloween, tree-huggers, Catholics at Mass, stewardship, paranormal, priests, Mother Theodore Guerin, GIRM, organ donation, and the apolcalypse.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for July 18, 2010

Let Parishioners Know Your Parish Story

By Susan Paul Erschen. What about an annual ‘state of the parish’ report? (Subscription required)

Keeping the faith on the land

Family maintains responsible stewardship through sustainable farming

Investing with a clear conscience

By Scott Alessi. Catholics don’t have to sacrifice big financial returns to invest in line with their ideals.

In Focus: What Every Catholic Needs to Know about putting God first

By Leisa Anslinger. Ten steps to making God our first and most important priority. (Subscription required)

In Focus: Sparing, sharing lifestyle

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

How traditional Lenten practices can make us better stewards

By Phil Lenahan. Fasting and almsgiving build up the virtues of temperance and charity. (Subscription required)

How to welcome lost sheep back into the fold

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. Learn to read signs that former Catholics want to return to Church

How to lead like Christ, Catholic-style

In Focus (Stewardship special section) article. By Owen Phelps. Book shows how being a good steward is intertwined with roles of servant and shepherd

How to become a 'steward of providence.' Really

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Stewardship was one of God's first charges to humanity, recounted in the earliest chapters of Genesis.

How is the economic downturn affecting you?

Openers by John Norton

Helping families find ways to pay for education

Catholic colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. College financial advisers offer tips for students, parents on navigating sometimes-confusing process.

Healing the hole in the Gulf — and in our hearts

By Father J. Brian Bransfield. Through our need to acquire, we have demeaned humanity and nature alike; only by drilling into the Sermon on the Mount will the gaping maw be closed

Has Your Parish Begun Its Journey?

By Julie Kenny. Stewardship is not a quick fix. If parish efforts are not drawing parishioners closer to Christ, stop and start over.

Giving of ourselves stems from putting God first

Good stewardship flows naturally from our discipleship Interview with John Howard

Giving more when you're getting less

If you are feeling squeezed by current economic times, you can use these creative ways to share your generosity with those less fortunate

Get your financial house in order

A good foundation will prevent having rug pulled out from under you

Generosity has a side benefit -- happiness

By Phil Lenahan. Money can't buy it, but sharing your wealth with others does the trick

From the neighborhood to ends of the world

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. A vast array of programs offer Catholics opportunities to help locally or on the other side of the globe

Five reasons why Catholics should care about food

This article has free access for all visitors. By Zoë Romanowsky. What and how we eat will change us and the world we live in -- for better or worse

Financial planning keeps budget in check

By Phil Lenahan. Online banking is a useful tool, but budgeting requires organization and regular attention

Evangelization and Stewardship

By Lorene Hanley Duquin. It is all part of a conversion process.

Editorial: Pontiff's message for a 'green' Advent

‘There will be no good future for humanity on earth if we do noteducate everyone to a more responsible way of life for creation.’

Economic turmoil doesn't mean end to generosity

In Focus (Charitable Giving) article. By Scott Alessi. Catholics support their church ministries despite the tough times

Donations, volunteerism up serving Christ's call

In Focus (Stewardship special section) article. By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Catholics respond to the call to contribute, living out Christ's teaching to serve others

Do you manage your finances?

Why ownership makes you a steward of providence, and what you should do about it

Do dogs go to heaven?

By Robert P. Lockwood. In the realm of eternal happiness, God certainly grants us the company of loved ones, even pets

Ditching the borrower's burden

By Phil Lenahan. Eliminating excessive debt requires faithful attention to spending habits and an understanding of loan consolidation so as not to fall prey to common blunders

Dioceses put parishioners' contributions to good use

By Emily Stimpson. Throughout the country, they feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, provide care to the sick, help seniors with medical costs, and welcome immigrants

Determining proper amount to give to Church

By Phil Lenahan. Church doesn’t specify percentage, but 10 percent is still an excellent guideline. (Subscription required)

Crisis is a painful, necessary correction

By Phil Lenahan. What's happening on Wall Street is out of our control, but we can make sure the resources that God has entrusted to us are secure

Church to tornado victims: 'We're here for you'

By Theresa Laurence. In area hardest hit, Diocese of Birmingham, Ala., springs into collection, aid and volunteerism

Catholics gone wild?

To use one's leisure time for extended outrach to the needy is an expression of Christian stewardship.

Catholics finding a reason for generosity

By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. These five Catholics and couples from across the country explain how they give, what motivates them

Caretakers of God's gifts

By Leisa Anslinger. All that we have and are and will be is God’s, so we must be good stewards of his creation

Can faith and finances coexist?

By Phil Lenahan. Yes, in fact, they must work hand in hand, not be delegated to separate realms

Budgeting, hard work puts families on firm footing

Even in tough economic times, don't forget to share your blessings

Blessings of a generous spirit

By Phil Lenahan. We’re all called to give of first fruits — even if we aren’t grocery store magnates

Benefits of being a not-so-big spender

By Phil Lenahan. These tips will get you on your way to being a good financial steward

Becoming stewards for God

The Bible, catechism and Church teaching offer a wealth of guidance to understand what it means to be faithful in managing our money

Accountability reports track time, talent and treasure

In Focus (Stewardship special section) article. By Amy Kiley. They can encourage participation by letting people see all the good works of a parish

A Modern Day Example

Lorene Hanley Duquin