stewardship prayers ofthe faithful, 1997 - Archdiocese of Seattle

23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeAs Christian Stewards, that we might heed the message that God choose those who are poor in the eyes ofthe world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.Triumph of the CrossMay Jesus‟ death on a cross remind us that it is through sacrifice that the ultimate triumphs are gained.25th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay we remember that if we want to be among the „first‟ it is not possessions, or position, or power thatmatters, but whether or not we serve others.26th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat what we have stored up for the „last days‟ will not be material goods but instead, prayer and good works.27th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay the example of Jesus inspire us to live a life of Christian Stewardship.28th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat we may recognize our desire for material possessions as being obstructive to our ability to follow Christas good stewards.29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThat we will recognize our obligation to serve others as the Apostles did.30th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMay we respond to Jesus‟ call to follow Him as good stewards as enthusiastically as did Bartimeaus.