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PART 1

The following is based on the Pastoral Letter of the United States Bishops, "Stewardship: A Disciple's Response". In the introduction to the pastoral letter, the bishops outline the three convictions that underlie the contents of the letter:

1. Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried
    out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ, no matter the
    cost to themselves.

2. Beginning in conversion, change of mind and heart, this
    committment is expressed not in a single action, nor even in
    a number of actions over a period of time, but in an entire way
    of life. It means committing one's very self to the Lord.

3. Stewardship is an expression of discipleschip, with the
     power to change how we understand and live out our lives.
     Disciples who practice stewardship recognize God as the
     origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have
     and are and will be. They are deeply aware of the truth that
     "The Lord's is the earth and its fullness; the world and those
     who dwell in it" (Ps 24:1).

      They know themselves to be recipients and caretakers of
      God's many gifts. They are grateful for what they have
      received and eager to cultivate their gifts out of love for God
      and for one another.