When you think of “stewardship,” what comes to mind? Is it money? Is it the act of caring for our sacred spaces? Or, is it perhaps a dedication towards spiritual growth? For members at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, the parish has placed stewardship at the forefront for some time. …

“Who can find a good wife? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.” (Prov. 31:10-11) A few months ago, I started listening to The Catholic Money Show for some monetary motivation, after which my …

1) St. Mary Elementary Reunion On Aug. 12, the St. Mary Alumni Association held an all class reunion. The event started with Mass, followed by a tour of the church, a display of parish and school memorabilia in the school building and a catered meal in Beckmeyer Hall. Approximately 170 …

When traveling to an unknown destination, a map, GPS or similar guide is essential for your journey to help you arrive at your destination without getting lost or stuck in an unknown area. At Mary, Queen of Heaven Family of Parishes, Director of Stewardship & Parish Resources Tim Clifford knows …

Ours is a mind boggling faith. God is one, yet He is three Persons who are each also God. He is invisible, yet the Second Person possesses a visible, human body. When this Second Person united a human nature to His divine nature, He became both fully human and fully …

Every parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has stalwart supporters who are always willing to write a check to keep the lights on, but more and more parishes find themselves relying on the same faithful few. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Liberty Township isn’t immune to this, but through the …

Can we ask for the intercession of our deceased relatives and friends, or is such prayer proper only to canonized saints? When we think of prayers and the deceased, we likely think of praying for our deceased family members and friends. But is it possible to pray to the dead …

The first two chapters of Genesis are the foundation of Catholic moral theology, including its teaching on stewardship. Rather than communicate the mechanics of creation, the beginning of Genesis communicates something about the purpose, nature and order of created reality. More to the point, the emphasis in Genesis 1 and …

Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our …