The Jar That Never Goes Empty

Today was widow day at church. The first reading today was the story of Elijiah and the Widow at Zarepath. Elijiah asks a widow for something to eat. She tells him that she has only a handful of flour in her jar and a little oil in her jug. Elijiah tells her to make him something anyway and then make something for herself and her son. He tells her that God has promised that her jar will not go empty or her jug run dry. The gospel was the story of the widow who gave her last two coins to the temple. Jesus tells his disciples that the widow gave more than many rich people who gave a lot of money.

Fr. Bob gave a wonderful homily, which I won't try to paraphrase here. I will mention one point. He suggested that these two readings were more about God challenging us to give of ourselves to those in need, which is a lot harder than giving money.

I was very moved by his homily. I continue to be blessed by the gifts of the many friends and family who reach out to me and the boys. I repeat for you my prayer from mass today:

In grateful thanksgiving for all of you who have made sure that my jar has never gone empty nor my jun run dry.