Widows are visible everywhere in today’s readings. Jesus denounces those scribes who
pray impressive prayers but devour widows’ houses. He commends the poor widow who in
his view gave far more than the major donors. Jesus doesn’t see her simply as an object of
compassion or charity. She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food
with Elijah, does something of great importance.

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