There are hundreds of books, articles, and podcasts that give us insight into the spirituality of stewardship. Of all the many resources I have used over the years, I believe this prayer of St. Teresa of Avila sums up the spirituality of stewardship perfectly.
“Christ has no body but ours, no hands but ours.
Here on this earth ours is the work to serve with the joy of compassion.
Christ has no hands, but ours to heal the wounded world, no hands but ours to soothe all its suffering,
no touch but ours to bind the broken hope of the people of God.
No eyes but ours to see as Christ would see, to find the lost, to gaze with compassion; no eyes but ours to glimpse the holy joy of the city of God.
No feet but ours to journey with the poor, to walk this world with mercy and justice.
Ours are the steps to build a lasting peace for the children of God.
~St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
May God continue to bless us with His grace as we walk in the footsteps of Christ.
Love,
Deacon John