Listen. Think. Act.

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/31/22

Listen. Think. Act.

That is a mantra or slogan for many different groups. Some seek to battle prejudice and bias. Other groups hope to eliminate poverty or reduce crime. I have even found some companies use it as a way of increasing engagement among their employees. In a nutshell, ... Read More »

Being the Sign

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/20/22

Being the Sign

I think the real challenge of evangelization in the modern age is the reality that pretty much everyone has already heard of Jesus Christ — or, at least, they think they have.

To our 21st-century eyes, the angel who shared news of the birth of Jesus ... Read More »

St. Joseph the Steward

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/16/22

St. Joseph the Steward

St. Joseph is one of the greatest examples of stewardship we have in the Gospels. Here is a man who understands care and reverence for the property of God, a man chosen to be steward over the very life and breath of God’s Son and Spouse.

Joseph was mindful. He recognized what belonged to God. When he understood that Mary was to be the mother of God, he was not jealous or bitter. He did not presume to claim ownership over ... Read More »

The Season That Gives Back

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/11/22

The Season That Gives Back

I don’t have anything left to give. You can’t pour from an empty cup.All I do is give. Who is giving to me?

Raise your hand if these thoughts have ever run through your head. I’m sure they occur to all of us from time ... Read More »

How Much Is Enough?

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 12/04/22

How Much Is Enough?

I’ve got some great news for some of you: Jesus Christ doesn’t care what name you bear. He doesn’t care where you were born, and he doesn’t care what your family tree looks like. He doesn’t care where you grew up or where you went ... Read More »