Reflection

Jesus sits down opposite the treasury, and watches the crowd putting money into the collecting boxes. Many rich people put in large   generous looking sums, but  nevertheless large sums that they can easily afford. Then along comes a poor widow and puts in two small copper coins, doubtless all she has.  Jesus points out that because she has given her all, her contribution is worth far more than the rich people’s contribution. Jesus teaches us a difficult lesson in generosity.