In today’s gospel, Jesus sets out some foundation for stewardship as a way of life. To be a steward is to yearn to be his disciple and manifest that longing and need in prayer and service. It is a life that answers the question, “What have I done with what I’ve been given?”

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish”.

How do we live a life that ensures we never perish?

These are some qualities of a good steward that you will recognize in yourself and parishioners.

• Stewards live simply as servants to humanity, the Lord, and the community.
• Stewards look beyond money and see the true need for the Church.
• Stewards see the vision of this world into the next one.
• Stewards are agents of change. They must model stewardship behavior.
• Stewards are all people, including children, poor people, wealthy people, clergymen
• Stewardship is a genuine religious activity done for the glory of God.
• Stewards need proper attitudes about money and need accountability.
• The success of stewardship efforts cannot be measured in financial terms.
• Stewards are blessed for their personal growth, development and contribution.