Stewardship Saint for March: Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick, the “apostle to Ireland,” is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated saints. His missionary zeal arguably matched that of Saint Paul, whose missionary activities, though oftentimes a severe struggle, remained in the territories governed by Roman law. Saint Patrick, however, was the first recorded Christian missionary to evangelize beyond the bounds …
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ICSC March Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer God of mercy, God of mercy, You have given us this special time to reflect on our lives, embrace the Good News and draw closer to You. During this season of Lent, help us use this time to fast and pray, be more generous and show others how to live in Christ. Let …
The International Catholic Stewardship Council recognizes one of its nonprofit members – The Pontifical Mission Societies.
The Pontifical Mission Societies remind all Catholics of their call to be missionary disciples and the need for the Gospel imperative of almsgiving. Since 1922, the Pontifical Mission Societies have been the official missionary arm of the Catholic Church, charged with the work of evangelization and charitable works throughout the world. Since their beginning, our popes …
Stewardship Saint for February: Saint Maroun, Father of the Maronite Catholic community
The Maronite Catholic Church, an Eastern Rite Catholic community,celebrates the feast of Saint Maroun on February 9. Saint Maroun isconsidered the father of the Maronite Catholic community, which professesthe same apostolic faith, celebrates the same sacraments and is united withthe chief shepherd of the Church, the pope, as are all Roman Catholicsthroughout the world. Based …
ICSC February Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer Heavenly Father, You made the lightto shine out of darkness,a light that reveals the goodnessof all you have created. Your Son tells uswe are the light of the world.It is a dark world in desperate needof your infinite love and mercy. Help us to be good stewardsof the light you shine in our …
For January, the International Catholic Stewardship Council recognizes one of its nonprofit members – Our Sunday Visitor.
Founded in 1912 by Father John Francis Noll, OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) has been serving the Catholic Church and providing solutions for the Catholic community for more than 100 years. Through thoughtful listening to the challenges and needs of individuals, families, parishes and dioceses, OSV has grown to become one of the largest providers of …
Stewardship Saint for January: Saint André Bessette, C.S.C.
Saint Andre Bessette was born in 1845 in the village of Saint-Grẻgoire d’Iberville, in what is now the Archdiocese of Montreal, Canada. Baptized as Alfred, by the time he was 12 he had to work because both of his parents had died. At age 22 he moved to the United States, where he labored alternately …
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ICSC January Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer Lord of new life, Thank you for the gift of a new year.You have entrusted uswith the coming days,weeks and months as stewardsof your divine plan;to live in gratitude, joy,and an ever growing confidencein your Kingdom to come. We ask for the humilityto reform our lives;the courage to commit ourselvesto you no matter …
For December, the International Catholic Stewardship Council recognizes one of its nonprofit members – Catholic Extension.
For more than 100 years, stewardship has been the foundation for the mission of Catholic Extension to strengthen and support the Catholic Church throughout the United States in places unable to sustain Catholic communities of faith themselves. Through the endless generosity of Catholic Extension donors, mission dioceses have received more than $500 million (more than …