Five loaves. Two fish. It's not much on the face of it, but in the hands of Jesus it became so much more. When our thankfulness for God's rich blessings inspires us to give something back, God takes that offering, breaks it, and redistributes it to the world.

One of the ways Christians appropriately respond in gratitude to the blessings of God is the same as it's been for centuries-by giving back 1/10 of their income ("tithe"). But if, after praying about it, you don't feel ready for that level of commitment, we suggest Proportional Giving. Rather than just choosing a figure (e.g. $100/month), you consciously choose to give a percentage of your gross income (say, 4 percent). That way you can systematically move towards tithing by increasing your pledge a certain percentage each year.

As you consider your pledge, think about your relationship with God, and ask these questions:
—Does my pledge help or hinder the kind of relationship I want with God?
—Is the amount of money I pledge representative of the importance of God in my life?
—Is the amount of money I pledge representative of the importance of St. Peter's in my life?

Then pray for God's guidance. After all, this is a spiritual decision. And be open to God's promptings. God sometimes calls us to give more than we may feel is logical or comfortable. Because, when you think about it, it wasn't ever ours to begin with...

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