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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2024 · 9 MIN

Critical Error | 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time | Year B

from The Average Shepherd · host Fr Sam French

In this week's homily, we explore the stark difference between two types of generosity found in the Gospel - that of the scribes and the poor widow. Looking at Jesus' criticism of the scribes despite their social status and large donations, we discover how true generosity isn't measured by the size of the gift, but by the love behind it. The widow's two copper coins, worth barely $2.50 in today's money, carried more weight in God's eyes than all the scribes' donations combined. Drawing from St. Bede's wisdom and practical spiritual exercises like the Morning Offering and Litany of Humility, we discuss ways to combat our inner "scribe" and cultivate authentic generosity. The homily concludes with a simple challenge: perform one anonymous act of kindness this week, known only to God. TRADITIONAL MORNING OFFERING: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/morning-offering-394LITANY OF HUMILITY: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245 Tune in to hear more reflections, homilies, and insights on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/frsamfrench

In this week's homily, we explore the stark difference between two types of generosity found in the Gospel - that of the scribes and the poor widow. Looking at Jesus' criticism of the scribes despite their social status and large donations, we discover how true generosity isn't measured by the size of the gift, but by the love behind it. The widow's two copper coins, worth barely $2.50 in today's money, carried more weight in God's eyes than all the scribes' donations combined. Drawing from St. Bede's wisdom and practical spiritual exercises like the Morning Offering and Litany of Humility, we discuss ways to combat our inner "scribe" and cultivate authentic generosity. The homily concludes with a simple challenge: perform one anonymous act of kindness this week, known only to God. TRADITIONAL MORNING OFFERING: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/morning-offering-394LITANY OF HUMILITY: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/litany-of-humility-245 Tune in to hear more reflections, homilies, and insights on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/frsamfrench

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