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Stewardship of our Talent |
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Generous
sharing of resources is central to the practice of
Stewardship. Of those resources, our unique talents bring a
special flavor to the community when we step forward and
share our abilities justly and lovingly with others. We are
fulfilling the mission of the Church when we use those
personal gifts we are given as a child of God.
Stewardship of talent often involves discovery and growth.
When we selflessly invest ourselves in the parish, our
neighborhood or the larger community based on its needs
rather than our own, we will come to realize that God truly
does equip those who serve Him. You will be surprised and
delighted with the personal insights you discover when you
give yourself to others.
Many will argue that they haven’t the right talent or
education or personality to make a difference. God knows our
abilities. He gave them to us. When we put ourselves at His
disposal, He leads us where we can best share of ourselves
and then gives us the grace to do the work He has for us to
do. Giving back to God a portion of what He has given to us
is an act of worship.
“...the Lord Jesus said: “It is more blessed to give than to
receive.’”(Acts 20:35)
Each of our parish ministries has opportunities for you to
discover and use your particular gifts. Prayerfully consider
what part you might play in your parish family. There are
always needs and those needs are the call to action.
“This service that you perform is not only supplying the
needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many
expressions of thanks to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:12) |
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