I was chastised in Mass today by the Priest because of the way I put money into the collection plate. He called those who put in a yellow laminated “I Give Electronically” card his “true partners in ministry”. He basically labelled those of us who put in cash and checks as slackers, not willing to […]
Author: Joe Galloway
Luke 21: Totally Dependent
That poor widow in Luke 21 didn’t give much money. But it was everything she had. It is one of the best examples of trust and total dependence on God to provide for our very sustenance. If the government cuts social service for our poor and needy neighbors, will we – the Church – make up […]
Isaiah 40: Give Comfort
Isaiah implores us in chapter 40 verse 1 to give comfort to people. We all need comfort from God. Many institutions strive to bring God’s comfort to people in need. But in this difficult economic environment, they need more money to be effective. So – Give Money! Give to the soup kitchen. Give to pro-life […]
Luke 18: The Blind Beggar
The blind beggar in Luke 18: 35 depended on Jesus for help. There were no government agencies to provide for the poor and needy. Who do we depend on? Is it right to expect the government to provide for our needs? In this difficult economy, what will we – the church – do if social services are cut […]
The Prevailing Paradox
How do you make difficult financial decisions when paradox prevails? Optimists cite strong economic data; pessimists fret over geo-politics and general societal/moral decline. We have improving employment and corporate profits on the one side and Greece/Eurozone, Iran and our own government’s inability to balance a budget on the other. All very real. All very confusing. […]