"And he said,
'Truly, I tell you,
this poor widow
has put in more
than all of them.'"
(Luke 21:3)
True generosity is measured by the heart and sacrifice behind the giving, not the amount. Let us give not just from our excess but in a way that reflects our trust and dependence on God.
God values the intentions and sacrifices behind our actions. He sees beyond the surface and recognizes the true worth of our contributions. We should always trust God with our resources and to give generously, knowing that He will take care of our needs.
Reflecting on these lessons can inspire us to live with greater generosity, faith, and a heart aligned with God's values.
In the temple's sacred space, they came to give,
The wealthy with their gold, in abundance they live.
But unnoticed by the crowd, a widow drew near,
With two small coins, her offering sincere.
"And he said, 'Truly, I tell you, this poor widow
has put in more than all of them.'"
Her gift, though small, was rich in love,
A sacrifice seen by the heavens above.
From her poverty, she gave her all,
A testament to faith, in a world so small.
Her heart, her trust, her humble might,
Shone brightly in the Savior's sight.
Not the wealth of the rich, nor the grandeur they show,
But the widow's gift, in the temple's glow,
Teaches us the value of a heart so pure,
In giving all we have, we find our cure.
Lord Jesus,
You observed the humble offering of the poor widow and declared, "Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them."
We come before You, seeking to learn from her example of true generosity and faith. Grant us the grace to give from our hearts, To offer not just from our abundance, but from our very lives. Help us to trust in Your provision, And to find joy in giving, no matter how small our offering may seem.
May we always remember that You see beyond the surface, That You value the intentions and sacrifices behind our gifts. Teach us to live with a spirit of generosity, And to follow the example of the widow, who gave all she had.
In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen.
Pericope:
VI: The Teaching in Jerusalem
THE POOR WIDOW'S CONTRIBUTION
Luke 21:1-4
Gospel Acclamation
Stay Awake! For you do not know when the Son of Man will come.
Gospel | Luke 21:1-4
1 When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury 2 and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. 3 He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; 4 for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”
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