SUNDAY- 32^nd  WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME –B

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44: This poor widow has put in more than all.

I Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16: The widow made a little scone from her meal and brought it to Elijah.

II Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28: Christ offers himself only once to take the faults of many on himself.

The Warning to the Crowds and Religionists: Some Things to Guard Against, Mk 12:38-40

Jesus warns to the crowds and religionists to guard against sins, corruptions and injustice. The passage discusses six of these sins. All six have to do with pride or flaunting oneself, either by elevating oneself above others or by misusing others.

1. Dress: To draw attention (v.38)

2. Greetings and titles: To exalt man (v.38)

3. Showing self: To be seen in the market place (v.38)

4. Front seats and high places: to be seen, admired, and honoured (v.39)

5. Devouring widows: to use widow for gain (v.40)

6. Long prayers: to show piety (v.40)

Thought: People exalt one another with titles: Reverend, Doctor, Director, Executive, Chairman, President, Prime Minister, Governor, etc.-all to elevate one above the masses bellow (Mt.23:12). All are our responsibilities must be based on humility, service and total commitment to establish God’s kingdom on this earth.

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