The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Accountable

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 3/29/23

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Accountable

Easter is only a week away, and churches everywhere in the West are beginning the holiest of weeks. For a moment, even the secular world will bow to religious observances: closings on Good Friday, Easter baskets filled with ... Read More »

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Committed

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 3/20/23

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Committed

I remember Jim Valvano, Jimmy V to many, saying the iconic words, “Don’t give up; you can never give up.” The former coach of the NC State men’s basketball team was dying of cancer, yet he refused to ... Read More »

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Gracious

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 3/17/23

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Gracious

Vacations can be great times for refueling the body and renewing bonds within a family and between friends. No matter how good the vacation was, it is almost always good to get home when it is over. Sleeping ... Read More »

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Grateful

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 3/10/23

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Grateful

Happy Birthday! It may or may not be your birthday now, but I know it will be coming up at some point. I hope you receive many cool presents and get to spend quality time with friends and ... Read More »

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Prayerful

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 3/04/23

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Prayerful

When my children were younger, they could make me laugh and sometimes cry. I would have conversations about animals, nature, outer space, and so many amazing things in life. I would play with them one day and then ... Read More »

The 6 Characteristics of an Everyday Stewardship for Lent – Mindful

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/26/23

Can you believe Lent is here already? It seems like not that long ago I was decorating a Christmas tree! Time waits for no one and that is why it is important to make a mindful commitment now to not let this Lenten season pass you by. It is ... Read More »

Going the Extra Mile

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/17/23

Going the Extra Mile

So often in life, people are concerned about the minimum requirements. What is the minimum I must do to get a certain grade? What is the minimum I need to do to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? What exactly do I have to do to ... Read More »

Don’t Live a Lie

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/10/23

Don’t Live a Lie

One day, my son was explaining to his mother that he felt she had lied to him. It was nothing very important, but he wanted to take this opportunity to share how important telling the truth is to him. He explained that he simply tells ... Read More »

"Godspell"

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 2/04/23

I recently watched the film adaptation of "Godspell" with my teenage daughter. I had such fond memories of watching it when I was young, back in the day. I listened to the soundtrack so many times and learned to play many of the songs on my guitar. The exclamation ... Read More »

What’s the Buzz?

Posted by Lenny Ricciardelli on 1/28/23

What’s the Buzz?

When a new store or restaurant opens in the area, there can be quite a buzz. People want to see what the place is like. If the establishment is lucky, a positive word of mouth can spread all over the area. The challenge then becomes keeping ... Read More »