"When he[Jesus] looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins." She offered all that she had. (Luke 21: 1 - 2, 4).
Today we consider the story of the poor widow and her offertory contribution. Have you noticed that God has a preferential option for widows? What does Sacred Scriptures teach us about how God regards widows?
"For the Lord, your God, is the God of gods, the Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who has no favorites, accepts no bribes, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and loves the resident alien, giving them food and clothing." (Deuteronomy 10: 17 - 18).
"You shall not wrong any widow or orphan. If ever you wrong them and they cry out to me, I will surely listen to their cry." (Exodus 22: 21 - 22).
"The Lord protects the resident alien, comes to the aid of the orphan and the widow, but thwarts the way of the wicked." (Psalm 146: 9)
"The Levite who has no hereditary portion with you, and also the resident alien, the orphan and the widow within your gates, may come and eat and be satisfied; so that the Lord, your God, may bless you in all that you undertake." (Deuteronomy 14: 29).
We have seen how the Lord cares so tenderly for the widow. Is it surprising to see that the poor widow in today's Gospel is aware of this from her life experiences and shows her gratitude and trust in a God who has provided all her necessities since her husband died.
"Fear is useless; what is needed is trust." (Mark 5: 36; Luke 8: 50).
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