The life of a Christian steward models the life of Jesus. It is challenging and
even difficult, in many respects, yet intense joy comes to those who take the
risk to live as Christian stewards. Women and men who seek to live as
stewards learn that & quote ;all things work for good for those who love God & quote ; (Rom
8:28).
After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal steward. As the Mother of Christ, she
lived her ministry in a spirit of fidelity and service; she responded generously
to the call. We must ask ourselves: Do we also wish to be disciples of Jesus
Christ and Christian stewards of our world and our Church? Central to our
human and Christian vocations, as well as to the unique vocation each one of
us receives from God, is that we be good stewards of the gifts we possess.
God gives us this divine-human workshop, this world and Church of ours. The Spirit shows us the way. Stewardship is a part of that journey.