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Money is one of the most common sources of stress in family life. Whether it’s bills, savings, retirement, or unexpected expenses, financial burdens can weigh heavily on our hearts. But what if managing money didn’t have to be a source of anxiety? What if, instead, it could be a pathway to peace, trust, and even holiness?
Catholic financial planning offers a way to approach money that’s both practical and spiritual, helping families align their resources with God’s providence and the teachings of the Church.
Peace in Stewardship: What the Church Teaches
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus tells of servants entrusted with different sums of money while their master is away. Two servants invest wisely and double what they received, while one buries his talent in fear and returns only what was given. The first two are praised: “Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your master.” The last is rebuked for failing to use his gifts responsibly.
This parable isn’t only about financial investments; it’s about the stewardship of all God’s gifts. Catholic tradition reminds us that everything we have is entrusted to us for wise use, not just for ourselves, but for others. As Pope Benedict XVI writes in Caritas in Veritate:
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