The Lord heals

The Lord heals

By REV. FR. SAMUEL FREDERICK

Tobit 12:1.5-15.20, Mark 12:38-44. In today’s first reading, Archangel Raphael proclaims the importance of giving God the glory that is due as one realises how mightily God works in the lives of those who seek to do His will. Today’s Gospel presents the account of the humble widow who give to God all she has, trusting that God will see her through.

Religion loses meaning if its leaders focus on reward, guaranteed front seats in the public places, seek f6 honour at banquets and pretend to have long prayers. To correct such a distortion of religion, Jesus warmly praises the old woman putting her two small copper coins into the collection box. In her intent, she contributed more than all the others; for they gave from their surplus while she gave from her dire need. This is another way of arriving at the end of the journey and of finishing the race. The widow gave herself totally to the Lord.

May the Lord empower us to willing commit ourselves wholeheartedly and thoroughly to His cause, so that we may give ourselves generously to Him! Amen!! Happy weekend!!!

 

 

 

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