Adult Faith Formation at 299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY 40502 US - Following the Message

Scripture Focus: Mark 12:38-44
The poor widow gives generously to the Temple treasury

Question: When have I made a financial sacrifice out of love for God?

Kids' Question: When have I had to give up something that I wanted?

Catechism Reference: Unlike the self-serving scribes, who are more interested in prestige and human respect, the poor widow in this Gospel has a self-giving attitude: she wants to contribute what she can, however small, to the Temple treasury. The poor widow thus exemplifies generosity, as well as the moral virtue of justice, “the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward God is called the ‘virtue of religion’” (Catechism paragraph 1807), whereby love “leads us to render to God what we as creatures owe him in all justice” (2095). In keeping with our obligation to give God and neighbor their due, “the faithful also have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to his abilities” (2043). “From the very beginning, Christians have brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in need” (1351).

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