Mark 12:38-44 | November 4, 2021

This week Jaime and Francisco explore Mark 12:38-44 where Jesus has entered into the holy city of Jerusalem to make his summary arguments about the priorities of God's kingdom. Today's scene takes place in the temple and Jesus' focus is on the temple treasury and the oppressive expectations placed upon the faithful, especially those who are poor. This is not a reading that highlights the generosity of the poor widow. Rather it is an indictment of a religious/economic system that "feeds" on the poor while playing smoke and mirrors with false piety.