Pupils of the Poor Widow

My Dear parishioners

The gospel is a series of contrasts – rich and poor, greedy and generous, arrogant and humble and it is not difficult to guess which of them Jesus is praising.
 
Jesus calls the attention of his disciples on the gesture of the widow, and teaches them where they and we should seek the manifestation of God’s will: in the poor and in sharing. The practice of giving alms was very important for the Jews. It was considered a “good work”, because the Law of the Old Testament said: “ Because the poor will never be missing in the country; this is why I give you this command, and I say to you: Always be open handed with your brother in your country who is in need and poor” (Dt 15,11).
 
To learn the way to the Kingdom, we all need to become pupils of that poor widow, who shared all she had, what was necessary to live.
 
The Eucharist each week is our involving ourselves in the total loving of Jesus for his Father and for us, especially the poor. This means we rejoice in the message of Jesus, and that he is on the side of the poorest, and on everyone’s side when we are not at our best. It is also the challenge for us to be that loving energy of God for the world in which we live in, for those who are near and for those who are far away. We are the ones to show God’s care for creation, justice, peace and reconciliation and to give time to worship God in common and in private – to ensure a space and time for prayer in each day.
 
 God Bless,
 Father Pawel