When you give in your place of worship as an act of worship, you are becoming more of the person God wants you to be. When you give, you are tangibly making a difference in someone’s life. Marriages are restored, lives are healed, and people meet Jesus. There’s no better investment in the world than the local parish.
Heavenly Father, as Christian stewards, help us to recognize that all blessings come from you.
Open our hearts to a deeper gratitude for all that you have given us—our time, our talent, and our treasure. Give us prudence to take care of these gifts and increase them for your kingdom.
Inspire us to share these gifts freely in love of God and neighbor, giving back the first and best portion to you. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.