Jesus points to a poor widow as an example of startling generosity.
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St. John sees God’s messenger proclaiming the true gospel to all people. In 1546, this reading served as the text for the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther.
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To disciples who sought glory and honor, Jesus taught that his followers would make selfless sacrifices for others just as he would be sacrificed for our sins.
Jesus helps a young man see a problem deeper than his failure to keep God’s law perfectly – that he prioritized his wealth above the call to follow Christ.