The offering of a widow: the cost of grace

We learn from this widow that the way we give matters in order to receive grace. Dietrich Bonhoeffer explains that: "Such grace is costly because it calls us to follow, and it is grace because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ. It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life."

The true act of giving must always be in line with God's example, who gave the life of his Son, who paid the price for our life.

By giving all she had, the widow emulate an example of costly grace. This is an invitation to dedicate ourselves to God without reservation.

Beware on how you give. Is there any cost in your 'giving' (Time, Talents, Treasure)?

The quality of your giving determines your grace

Sacred heart of Jesus,
May your kingdom come

Fr. G. R. BIDZOGO SAC