By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As Keola Kalani reflects on his life as a Christian steward, he is struck by instance after instance of the Holy Spirit at work in his life. “The Holy Spirit has definitely been at work in me,” Kalani says. “The Lord is so good in how he uses people and […]
Trust in God, and don’t be afraid to offer him ‘first fruits’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Have you ever wondered why no one really becomes uneasy when someone brings up the first two “T’s” of stewardship — giving of your time or talents — but when the third “T” comes up, many of us become uncomfortable? That third “T” is treasure, and some people simply become […]
Stewardship: God is ‘priority of life’ for stewardship leader
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Kamalani Rodrigues, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, many of the things she has learned through life directly translate to her stewardship journey. Rodrigues currently serves as chair of the diocesan Stewardship Commission. Her term runs through June 2025. Being involved in stewardship aligns with her […]
Stewardship: We are all blessed with talents and abilities
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The word “talent” often conjures up images of stage performers in the spotlight, captivating awestruck audiences with their impeccable musical or acting skills. While these talented performers are certainly deserving of applause, the majority of the population sits hiding in the shadows, staring on in amazement while feeling overlooked — […]
St. Anthony parishioner takes every opportunity to serve
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Martha Haleakala, it is quite convenient that she lives so close to her parish, St. Anthony of Padua in Wailuku. The short trip to the church means she can spend more time doing what she loves — living out stewardship as a way of life by serving God and […]
Time and prayer are essential as we work to strengthen our spirituality
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A professor stood at the head of the class with a big glass jar. He put six big rocks in the jar with the rocks up to the edge and then asked his students, “Is the jar full?” They replied, “Yes.” The professor told the students, “No, it’s not.” He […]
‘Everything I have is a gift from God’
Father Lio Faletoi embraces, encourages stewardship at his parish and across the diocese By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A little over 10 years ago, after the Diocese of Honolulu’s With Grateful Hearts capital campaign, every parish was given the opportunity to focus more intently on stewardship. At the time, Father Konelio “Lio” Faletoi, the pastor […]
The meaning and importance of stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What crosses your mind when the word “stewardship” comes up? Do you think of it solely in terms of money? Do you quickly brush it off as something unrelated to our Catholic faith? Stewardship is deeply rooted in Scripture and is significant in our lives as Catholics. In the very […]
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