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Returning love for love promises life full of challenges, adventure
By Fr. Jarrod Lies Do you know what I fear most? I fear a mediocre life. Mediocrity. I fear the possibility that life’s difficulties assail me in such a way… Read More
Digging into a document: A Q&A with Fr. Jarrod Lies
Editor’s Note: The Diocese of Wichita’s Office of Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship has released the “Discipleship Lived in Stewardship” document, which can be viewed here. To better understand the document,… Read More
Learning to be fully human
Being human is hard. Living well is challenging, especially in a broken world. We experience frustration, anxiety, illness, division, disappointment, and loss. At times, keeping life together feels like more… Read More
Leadership calls forth others’ gifts
Leadership in the Church is not simply organizing people, making decisions, or completing projects. Christian leadership helps people recognize the gifts God has entrusted to them and invites them to… Read More
A promised gift, an act of worship
“God loves a cheerful giver.” These familiar words from St. Paul in the ninth chapter of 2 Corinthians are often quoted when Christians are invited to consider their stewardship of… Read More
Stewardship is not the same as philanthropy
There are many good initiatives and many worthy causes. Families need help. Nonprofits need support. Community organizations serve real needs. Charities care for the poor and vulnerable in beautiful ways.… Read More
Serving in a new rhythm
With joy and gratitude, I begin serving in a new context as Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship, while also becoming pastor of Oswego and Columbus. At first glance, this… Read More
Diamond stewardship characterizes Harters’ legacy
Blessed Sacrament hit a home run with longtime volunteer Pat Harter! Pat has volunteered for the past 50 years, making sure boys and girls spend their summers enjoying America’s favorite… Read More
Each Parish should be Trinitarian
Every vehicle has a motor. Every computer has a CPU. Every football team has a coach. So what is the central mystery of our faith? Is it the Eucharist? The… Read More
Stewardship matters: Pentecost style
Stewardship matters: Pentecost style Come, O Holy Spirit, come, and from your celestial home, shed a ray of light divine! Pentecost is just around the corner, and this is a… Read More
Stewardship integrating evangelistic emphasis
In the Old Testament, the Prophet Ezekiel found himself in a wasteland littered with the desiccated remains of long-perished Israelites, recounted Catholic Diocese of Wichita Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and… Read More
The parish exists for mercy
Why does your parish exist? What is its purpose? That’s a question I find myself asking a lot as vicar for evangelization, discipleship, and stewardship. The other day, I was… Read More