10 Nov 2024
8 CommentsNot Just the Leftovers
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For 10 November 2024, The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, based on Mark 12:38-44
As Jesus taught, he said, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the market-places, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honour at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.’
He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.’
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Beth
10 November 2024 @ 2:27 pm
Yes, indeed, a lesson to be learned — generosity, sacrifice, authenticity, in union with Jesus’
life exemplifying the perfection of these virtues. Thanks, Connie, for preaching that lesson so
clearly and beautifully.
Pat Sullivan
11 November 2024 @ 2:16 am
Thanks Connie, for a reminder of what Jesus calls us to.
Donna Brunell
11 November 2024 @ 2:25 am
I add a ditto to the comments above! Thanks, Connie for your meaningful preaching!
Sr. Peggy Devlin, OP
11 November 2024 @ 3:24 am
Thanks, Connie, for this challenging message – an appropriate message for our days about the power of seemingly small and unnoticed acts of generosity True power!
Patricia Magee OP
11 November 2024 @ 3:30 am
Thank you Connie! I hear in the clarity of your message and the call to give our all in imitation of Jesus , a way to navigate these turbulent times!
Sister Joseph Marie Levesque
11 November 2024 @ 6:24 am
Thanks, Connie, for that reminder to pray to become like those generous people. We can’
t do it on our own, that’s for sure.
Anonymous
11 November 2024 @ 12:41 pm
Connie, I’m grateful for the reminder of our Call to generosity and kindness especially during these challenging times. Thank You! Cass
Marianne
12 November 2024 @ 4:20 am
Coming to serve, not to be served. A vital daily message for all of us! Thanks, Connie!