32nd Sunday

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32nd Sunday

• Ordinary Time (B)

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• You have contributed from your surplus wealth
  but she, from her poverty.

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1st Reading

• This is the story of the prophet Elijah, who
  after being driven away by Ahabs armies, found
  himself in the desert with nothing to eat or
  drink. Upon reaching Zarepath, he was then
  rescued from famine through the generosity of the
  widow. Then Elijah rewarded her accordingly.

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2nd Reading

• As contrast to the Old Testament sacrifices
  offered by the Temple High Priests, Jesus
  sacrifice was entirely different in nature.
  Jesus single sacrifice suffices in redeeming all
  mankind. Moreover, His sacrifice was brought
  directly to the Heavenly Father.

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Gospel

• Jesus castigates the scribes who put on a
  hypocritical show of virtues and piety. Then in
  contrast, He praises the simple widow for her
  great generosity. In her dire need and poverty,
  she still offered everything she had to the
  Temple.

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• Why was widow of Zarepath rewarded with a
  unending supply of flour and oil? Or the widow in
  Gospel so much praised by Jesus?
• Because they were really generous even they were
  very poor and during the time of famine.

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• The 2 widows practically gave an insignificant
  amount. BUT!!!!!
• They gave everything they have.
• Their generosity was from the heart.
• They didnt expect anything in return.
• Their generosity was not for show, it was
  authentic.

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Be generous!
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• Keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who
  himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to
  receive.'
• Acts 20 35