Trust, Faith, and Sacrifice

Dear Parish Family,

Our readings this Sunday, teach us important lessons about faith, sacrifice and trust in God. By
reflecting on these stories, we can better understand our own faith journey, so that we may live in a
way that pleases God.

The Widow’s Trust: When Elijah asks a widow who is struggling to survive, to share her food with
him. Though she has very little, she places her trust in God’s promise, and feeds Elijah. Her trust
leads to a miracle. Her jar of flour and jug of oil do not run out.

The Scribes’ Motives: During this time, there was a huge pressure to fit in with the dominant
cultures of the Romans and Greeks, as they influenced daily life, such as language, customs and
beliefs. The Scribes stood out by not giving in to the surrounding culture. This was seen as brave
and gave them honor and prestige. However, we must ask about their motives. Did they resist
because of true faith, or was it to have the attention and honor of the community? Their actions
seemed more about gaining approval from others rather than genuinely serving God.

The Widow’s Sacrifice; In our Gospel, we hear about a widow’s might that shows a different kind
of bravery. The widow gives all that she has, leaving her with nothing. Her sacrifice comes with a
deep trust in God. Unlike the Scribes, there is no honor or praises for her actions. No one notices,
except for Jesus. Her faith and trust are pure, and her sacrifice shows her deep love for God.
The widow’s example challenges us. Are we willing to give all we have to God?

It is all still true today; we all face pressures to follow what is socially accepted or encouraged, that
may not align with our faith. Like the scribes, we might sometimes be tempted to act in ways that
earn us praise and acceptance. We need to examine our motives and ensure that our actions come
from a place of genuine faith and devotion to God. True sacrifice is giving without expecting
anything in return. 

When we put our trust in God’s promise, instead of ourselves or material things, God always provides to those who put their trust and faith in Him.



Siempre Adelante,


​Tere Delgado

Faith Formation Minister 

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