Stewardship

“Once one chooses to become a disciple of Jesus, stewardship is not an option.”
- Bishop John J. McRaith

Introduction to Stewardship

Our Pilgrim Journey

We are all pilgrims journeying toward our true home — the Kingdom of God.
This Kingdom is not distant or abstract; it is here, breaking into our world, and fulfilled in heaven. Yet along the way, the world tugs at us. Sin distracts us. Comfort tempts us. We forget who we are and where we’re going.

But the truth remains: we are created for holiness, called to be saints. To be holy is to walk with Christ, to become His disciples, and as we grow, to be sent as His apostles. The path is simple: take the next step, grow in discipleship, share the Gospel, and become an apostle.

Living as Stewards

Once one chooses to become a disciple of Jesus, stewardship is not optional. Discipleship requires the surrender of ourselves—through grace and choice—to Jesus Christ.

We Cannot Control Everything

We must place our trust in Jesus, who guides us through uncertainty and calls us to live faithfully.

We Do Not Own Anything

All we have is a gift from God. We are called to be good stewards of what has been entrusted to us.

Next Steps

Stewardship is more than giving — it is a way of life, a way of love, a way of surrender. It calls us to ask:

How will I give my time to God?
How will I share my talents to bless others?
How will I use my treasure to build His Kingdom?

The answer is generosity: giving not only from what we have, but from who we are. As Pope Benedict taught: “The only way of bringing our personal talents and abilities to fruition for eternity is to share them with our brethren.”

Together, let us take the next step… on this pilgrim journey to the Kingdom of God.