I spy stewardship in action throughout the archdiocese

 In my position, I am blessed to observe the amazing results of stewardship in action every day. Our archdiocese is filled with countless examples of faithful stewards answering God’s call to give back the time, talent and treasure that He so generously entrusted to us.   
Stewardship of our time in prayer is the first step in living the life of a Christian steward. To answer God’s call in our life, we first have to build a relationship with Him. Just a few examples of good stewardship of time are visible when we see lines for confession, faithful adorers at adoration, youth eagerly attending retreats and rooms overflowing for Bible studies and prayer meetings. 
We all see the faithful stewards of our archdiocese generously sharing their talents. Our parishes are blessed with musicians in our choirs, altar servers, lectors and ushers who offer their talents during Mass. Take a look at the ministries offered at your parish and throughout the archdiocese. Each of these ministries are filled with faithful volunteers sharing their talents. What ministry could benefit from your talents?  
Jesus celebrated the poor widow for giving only two small coins, because He knew what a great sacrifice that was for her. As Christian stewards we are also called to give generously and proportionately of our treasure. This includes giving to our parish offertory as well as charitable giving. Our parishes need our financial support. Are we like the poor widow, eager to give to God because He has given everything to us through the gift of His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ?
Charitable giving is alive in the faithful stewards in our archdiocese. I spy 7,600 faithful Christian stewards who generously donate to the annual Catholic Charities Appeal. The Catholic Charities Appeal funds ministries that help thousands in physical, mental and spiritual poverty throughout our archdiocese. I spy more than 3,000 faithful Christian stewards who faithfully give to the Burse club funding the formation of our future priests. Your gifts are advancing the mission of the Church.   
Stewardship is a way of life. We have all been blessed by the Lord. We all have gifts and talents to use for God’s glory and in service to others. Once we embrace God’s call to stewardship it changes the way we look at every decision we make and ultimately changes our lives and the lives of those around us bringing everyone we encounter closer to Christ. 
 “As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1Peter 4:10).
— Shannon Roh is the Executive Director of the Office of Development and Stewardship for the Archdiocese of Mobile.