stewardship prayers ofthe faithful, 1997 - Archdiocese of Seattle

6th Sunday <strong>of</strong> EasterMay we go forth and bear fruit, living as good stewards.Ascension/7th Sunday <strong>of</strong> EasterBy practicing <strong>stewardship</strong> and loving one another, may others see God dwelling in us.PentecostIn thanksgiving for the gift <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit, whose presence enables us to follow Christ as good stewards.The Holy TrinityMay the mystery <strong>of</strong> the love amongst the Holy Trinity prompt us to sacrifice our gifts and ourselves for others.The Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> ChristBy our sharing in the Body and Blood <strong>of</strong> Christ, may we find the spiritual nourishment to live lives <strong>of</strong><strong>stewardship</strong>.10th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay our desire for a dwelling place in heaven inspire us to share our gifts with others.11th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay we see in <strong>stewardship</strong> the potential to change our world for the better, such as the mustard seed whichcan become like the largest <strong>of</strong> all shrubs.12th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAs a new creation in Christ, may we be inspired to live as good stewards <strong>of</strong> all our blessings.Peter and Paul, ApostlesAs Peter and Paul sacrificed all to spread the Good News, may we be inspired to share our gifts.14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat as good stewards we may hear and obey the call to be content with weakness, mistreatment, distress,and difficulties, for the sake <strong>of</strong> Christ.15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay we trust that God will provide for us, as He did for His disciples who were sent out without food or coin.16th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat our hunger to be near to Jesus will inspire us to lives <strong>of</strong> <strong>stewardship</strong>.17th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat as stewards <strong>of</strong> the Church we may be collaborators and cooperators in the redemptive work <strong>of</strong> JesusChrist.18th Sunday in Ordinary TimeAs God provided for the Israelites in the Exodus, may we trust that God will provide for us.19th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat as good stewards we may follow the way <strong>of</strong> love, as Christ has loved us.20th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat as good stewards we may keep careful watch over our conduct and give thanks to God for everything.21st Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay we be motivated to live as Christian stewards by the promise <strong>of</strong> the reward <strong>of</strong> heaven.22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeAs good stewards, may we acknowledge that every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit, comes fromabove.