The Widow’s Mite – A Lesson in True Generosity
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:41-44 Today, we reflect on the beautiful and challenging story of the widow’s mite, a passage that invites us to examine the depth of our generosity and the sincerity of our hearts. In the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus sitting near the temple treasury, observing people as they offer their contributions. The wealthy come forward, placing large sums of money into the collection, their coins clinking loudly, perhaps drawing attention to their generosity. But then, a poor widow approaches, unnoticed by most, and quietly places two small coins—worth only a fraction of a penny—into the treasury. To the world, her offering seems insignificant, barely worth mentioning. Yet Jesus sees something profound in her act. He calls His disciples and says, “This poor widow has put in more than all the others… For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on. ”What is Jesus teaching us here? This story...