Readings and Themes for the Week of November 8, 2009

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of November 08, 2009,
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I 1 Kings 17:10-16

The jar of flour will not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry.

Psalm 146

“Praise the Lord, my soul!”

Reading II 1 Hebrews 9:24-28

Christ takes away sins by his sacrifice.

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

The poor widow offered more than all the others.

THEME:
We must give to God until we have given enough.

Today the scriptures open the door into the lives of two poor widows. Their actions speak of hospitality, generosity, and true stewardship. Just as the widow in today’s Gospel gives more than all the others, so we are called to give back to the Lord from our want. This is not easy, especially in a culture of consumerism. Let our hearts be moved as we hear the story of these two brave women.

Question for Children:

What part of your own possessions are you called to share?

Question for Youth:

When you think of your own life, do you consider yourself to be rich or poor?

How do you spend your money?

Is there anything you should be doing differently?

Question for Adults:

When do you know that you have given away enough?