Stewardship is the GRATEFUL RESPONSE of a Christian DISCIPLE who RECOGNIZES and RECIEVES Godʻs gifts and SHARES these gifts in love of God and Neighbor.

Everything that we have and all that we are is gift from a loving God. What we do with that gift... it's a response.

So how exactly do we live gratefully?

"By becoming aware that every moment is a 'given moment,' as we say, it's a gift. You haven't earned it or brought it about. And you have no way of assuring there will be another moment given to you. As such, we should consider each moment as precious and a great opportunity. If you didn't have this present moment you wouldn't have any opportunity to do or experience anything. "

Brother David Steindle-Rast

We can't take everything for granted. Don't go through life in a daze.

• GRATITUDE is the heart of stewardship spirituality
  "A grateful heart silences a complaining voice." Bishop Eugene Gerber
  Our generosity comes from within and not from any external pressure or reward. It is not a transaction but we are invited to RESPOND.

• CHRISTIAN - we share a name and life in Jesus

• DISCIPLE - one who responds to the call of Christ by following Him

Recognize and receive/acknowledgement are two different tasks:

• RECOGNIZE - we all have gifts - all that is good comes from God. We need to discern and help each other recognize our giftedness.
• RECEIVE/acknowledge - this is the hard part - accept - allow the gift to transform us - receive them in love
• SHARE - "For if we have received the love which restores meaning to our lives, how can we fail to share that love with others? The Joy of the Gospel #8

GIFT GIVEN, GIFT RECEIVED, GOFT ACCEPTED, GIFT TRANFORMED, GIFT SHARED.

Current Stewardship Committee Members:
Alex Manansala
Dr. Anthony Ramos