Fine words from a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington

"It is the time for the annual Appeal, whatever we are calling it this year, and as Pastor I am tasked to exhort you to give...
"But I beg your forbearance.  You see, for a portion of my priesthood, I worked directly for the foremost fund-raiser in the Church – in the whole Church, the universal Church.  He was a master of the art, and knew every technique and tactic to its finest point. 

Click here to read more at his blog. Read to the last 2 paragraphs, to see a faithful, positive alternative to the worldly approach.
Hat tip: Catholic News Agency