This morning, I read about our government’s decision to cut foreign aid to numerous countries, including allies and nations grappling with poverty and famine. While The Hubbell Pew doesn’t typically engage in political commentary, I can’t help but express the emotional impact this news had on me. This situation brought to mind the biblical story of the widow’s mite.
In the Gospel, Jesus observes a poor widow depositing two small coins, called mites—the lowest denomination—into the temple treasury. He points out to his disciples that this widow, in her poverty, has given more than all the wealthy donors. While they contributed from their surplus, she gave everything she had.
This story resonates deeply with the current situation. Whether we are a poor widow with meager resources or a wealthy and powerful nation, we share a fundamental responsibility to care for humanity. This call transcends political ideologies. It speaks to a core principle of compassion and generosity. Just as the widow gave all she possessed, we, as a nation, are called to give, whether it’s from our abundance or, if resources are scarce, from what we can spare. The principle remains: we are called to share what we have to support those in need.
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