Commitment Sunday
Summary of a Fr. Gerry Creedon homily from Commitment
Sunday, October 16, 2005,
"Render
to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." Matt. 22:21
OVER THE PAST WEEK we have been asked
to discern our participation in the stewardship of our parish. Today we are
called to renew our commitment in the light of the circumstances we find ourselves
in today and in view of the priorities we have established. As Christians we
recognize our resources as a trust from the Creator for our own use and the
benefit of others.
Many of us have a tendency to postpone fiscal plans and decisions, even with
the best of intentions.
The Irish writer Frank O'Connor tells a story about two boys who want to rob
an orchard. They come to a high wall and hesitate. On the other side may be
the owner with a dog. Then one of them took his cap and threw it over the wall.
Then they had no other option but to follow.
Today let us risk ourselves not knowing what the future may hold, yet sure
that our choices for generosity will bring forth the good fruit of the Kingdom.
