Subscribe to remove ads.

Gospel for Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time I

Luke 21:1-4

Summary: Jesus watches a poor widow put her last two coins in the treasury. While others give from their wealth, she gives all she has, and Jesus acknowledges her great sacrifice.

Gospel Acclamation: Stay awake! For you do not know when the Son of Man will come. (Luke 21:1-4)

The Sacrifice of the Widow

When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.

He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”

See more resources for Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time I