Giving with Impact

The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, in the Roman Catholic Lectionary, offers us a comparison between the arrogant behavior of some and the simple humility of others. Luke places Jesus at the entrance to the Temple after He warns His disciples not to imitate the Scribes. The gift of the widow, all she had, is brought to the attention of the disciples. She has given more. We can recognize the generosity of some among us who give their time, talent and treasure without reserve. The giver is the one who realizes their own giftedness. Giving all is the response to knowing “all is gift”. Professional fund raising organizations know that “givers give”. The more economically disadvantaged areas of Canada are, per capita, the more generous.