6 Jun
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9th Week in Ordinary Time
St Norbert, bishop
Tob. 12:1,5-15,20
(R. Ps.) Tob. 13:2,6
Mk. 12:38-44
(Ps Wk I)
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As the story of Tobit comes to an end, we see that he and his family have suffered much in the past. Now, however, they have been blessed beyond their expectations. Tobit tells Tobias to recompense his travelling companion beyond the agreed upon price. In other words, he invites Tobias to be generous. In response to this generosity, the companion reveals that he is actually an angel - Raphael.

In today's Gospel we see a widow offering two small coins. As a widow, she would have little social support and an uncertain future. Who will care for her needs? If she saved one coin for herself no one would blame her. Yet, in her vulnerability, she chooses to give everything she has to God. She is the hero of this story.

The widow foreshadows what Jesus is about to do. He is entering Jerusalem where he will give everything he has - his very self - to the Father for our sake. The result is blessing beyond measure.

Jesus lovingly invites us to be generous but does not force this. In what way is Jesus inviting me to be generous?



Lord, help me to love as You love....to risk as You risk...to give generously of my resources, my time, my self.


Say the daily
Novena to the Sacred Heart

DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countires to which they come/arrive.
Elaboration

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