Despite being in deep poverty, she completely entrusted herself to God

by placing her last two small copper coins into the Temple treasury.

Wealthy gave out of their abundance, she gave everything she had to live on. 

 

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊     

2 Timothy 4:1-8

In the presence of God

And Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by the hope I have of his coming,

and his kingdom, I urge you to preach the word, in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking,

or advising, always with patience, and providing instruction.

For the time is coming, when people will no longer endure sound doctrine,

but, following their passions, they will surround themselves with teachers to please their itching ears.

 

And they will abandon the truth to hear fables. So be prudent, do not mind your labor,

give yourself to your work as an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

As for me, I am already poured out as a libation, and the moment of my departure has come.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Now, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, with which the Lord, the just judge,

will reward me, on that day, and not only me, but all those who have longed for his glorious coming.

 

Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16-17, 22

I will sing of your salvation.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Mark 12:38-44

As Jesus was teaching, he also said to them, "Beware of those teachers of the law,

who enjoy walking around in long robes and being greeted in the marketplace;

and who like to occupy reserved seats in the synagogues; and the first places at feasts.

They even devour the widow's and the orphan's goods, while making a show of long prayers.

How severe a sentence they will receive!"

 

Jesus sat down opposite the temple treasury, and watched the people dropping money into the treasury box;

and many rich people put in large offerings. But a poor widow also came and dropped in two small coins.

Then, Jesus called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow

put in more than all those who gave offerings. For all of them gave from their plenty;

but she gave from her poverty, and put in everything she had, her very living."

 

Gospel Reflection ：

Strive to give wholeheartedly.

Our gospel recounts the story of the widow's mite. Jesus observes a poor widow who

gives two small coins – her entire livelihood. Her action contrasts with the wealthy,

who give from their abundance. This humble act teaches us an essential lesson:

true generosity is not measured by the amount given but by the giver's intention and sacrifice.

The widow entrusted everything she had to God, demonstrating complete reliance on His provision.

 

How do we give? Is it done generously? In our lives, we sometimes hesitate to give,

fearing loss or inadequacy, yet the widow's example challenges us to offer everything we have.

When we surrender all to God, our gift becomes a testimony of faith and trust.

Let us learn from her and strive to give wholeheartedly, knowing

that God values and rewards every act of genuine generosity.

May her sacrifice inspire us toward total devotion.