"It is not from your own possessions that you are bestowing alms on the poor, you are but restoring to them what is theirs by right. For what was given to everyone for the use of al, you have taken for your exclusive use. The earth belongs not to the rich, but to everyone. Thus, far from giving lavishly, you are but paying part of your debt." St. Ambrose

We are but stewards of the blessings from God. Out of what we have been blessed with, we are called as stewards to share a portion with others.  If we would only tithe on a regularly basis, we would be responding to the call of God to us.  When we tithe, we are to do it with a cheerful and grateful heart that we have been blessed to help others who are less fortunate. Jesus reminds us that to the one who is given much, much is expected of that person. We can't solve the problem of all the poor of the world, but we can make a difference in this one person at this particular time.