10 November 2024 - Proper 27, Year B
Theme This week’s readings invite us to worship God with our entire lives by giving generously, caring for God’s creation and not exploiting the vulnerable. In Mark, Jesus condemns the religious scribes and celebrates the poor widow who gives all that she owns to God. In Hebrews, Christ is exalted as the one who saves. In 1 Kings, a widow is blessed abundantly after she first cares for Elijah. The Psalmist reminds God’s people to put their hope and trust in God rather than worldly rulers and powers. Scripture Readings Mark 12:38-44 - Jesus warns against religious people who like to be noticed and respected. They abuse widows and say long prayers to look good. Jesus tells a story of a poor widow who put two small copper coins into the treasury while everyone around her gave large sums. It is the widow who contributed the most because she gave all she had to live on while the others gave out of their abundance. Hebrews 9:24-28 - Christ suffered once so that all may be saved thro