Celebrating Nine Years of Everyday Stewardship

When I started writing Everyday Stewardship nine years ago, I wanted to convey how a stewardship way of life could transform one. If enough of us found ourselves in a different place because of this lifestyle, we could change our parish communities and the world around us. I chose to do this by using what I called “everyday language for everyday people.” 

This meant I would write stories about my family, sports, and pop culture. Looking back, I fondly remember a conversation with a priest over a reflection on George Harrison, being asked at a parish mission to explain Yacht Rock, and even receiving emails about how to buy plots of land in Ireland. If connecting spiritual and theological truths with everyday people, places, and actions, can help someone understand them better and incorporate them into daily life, that was the plan.

This journey of nine years has led to two books and a Way of the Cross booklet. It was a wonderful ride. This coming January, I will no longer be producing new content in this series. However, the good news is all the reflections will be available through LPi’s WeCreate art and content library which is free to anyone who prints their bulletin with us. 

What I am REALLY excited about is the NEW series from LPi, (PRACTICING) CATHOLIC, written by my friend, Colleen Jurkiewicz Dorman. This series will speak to families as they practice their daily faith to the best of their abilities, and it will have a style somewhat familiar to Everyday Stewardship readers. Colleen is going to knock it out of the park with this series and I hope it lasts at least nine years as well. 

Thank you to all the readers, attendees at workshops and parish missions, and all the parishes that provided a pathway for my words to touch others. All praise to God, who makes all things possible. And watch out, there might be a special Everyday Stewardship reflection from time to time as the years go by. 

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Updated on 03-13-2024