St. Mary's - Stewardship - Gift of Talent

Stewardship - Gift of Talent

Each of us has varied talents. Talents include being a good listener, being able to organize people, relating well to children or teens, being patient with others and numerous other less-recognized gifts. Our gifts often change during our lives: in our youth our gift may be energy; when we’re older, it may be knowledge. We are each one-of-a-kind creations of God with unique contributions to make in this world.

We are often held back from recognizing or sharing our gifts because of a narrow definition of “talent.” We think “talented people” are extraordinary achievers or have easily identifiable gifts, such as musical ability or artistic talent. We must remember that each one of us was created by God and was given the ability to serve God and each other in some way.

As Christians we recognize that our gifts of talents and skills are meant to be cultivated and shared with others, beginning with our family and friends, with our parish community and with the world. Sharing the gift of ourselves is how we express our gratitude for being created as a unique and gifted people.

Search out the talents that you possess, nurture them, and help them grow. We each can have a role in the service of God and in the work of the church. In the words of the late Mother Theresa of Calcutta, “The call of Christianity is not always to do monumental and extraordinary things, but to do the ordinary things of everyday life well and with love.”

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