From the Diocesan Office of Discipleship, Stewardship, & Evangelization
Pray Your Calendar
“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” — Mt 6:33
One simple way to practice stewardship of time is to pray your calendar.
At the beginning of the day, place your appointments, responsibilities, conversations, and concerns before the Lord. Ask Him to sanctify the day and to show you how to approach each person and responsibility according to His wisdom.
Prayer is not simply one more activity added to a crowded schedule. Prayer “shrink wraps” our day by helping us put first things first and order our lives according to self-gift.
Time Is Gift
“Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” — Ps 90:12
Time is one of the most precious gifts God has entrusted to us. Money can be earned again. Possessions can be replaced. But a moment, once given, can never be recovered.
When I give someone my time, I give something of myself. This is why stewardship of time is not simply about managing a calendar. It is about receiving each day as gift and offering it back in love of God and neighbor. Our time, like our talent and treasure, belongs first to God.
