With the visual reference to the three crosses at Calvary and the torturous steps our Lord took to arrive there, it is hoped that one will understand that His ultimate gift, as the perfect Steward, was everything He had and it was given – willingly.

When viewed by societal norms, our opportunity to return our first portion of our Time, our Talent, and our Treasure to our Lord is often considered burdensome – like the three crosses on Calvary. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Once stewardship is truly understood we come to realize that everything we have – all of our Time, all of our Talent, and all of our Treasure – has been given to us by a gracious and loving God; and that we should, if we are who we claim to be, followers of Christ, return our first portions to Him – willingly.

Stewardship is the thread that runs through everything we do as Church.

    Bishop John J. McRaith