Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily ~ Saturday, 9th Week in Ordinary Time 

June 6, 2026, Mark 12: 38-44 

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To Whom Are We Present in the Church? 

  
Did you ever notice that when you walk into the Church in the presence of the Blessed
Sacrament, your mind races from one thing to another? You cannot shake off the
distractions of the world. Sometimes it lasts through the entire celebration of the
Eucharist. 
  
In today’s gospel, the scribes, Pharisees, and a poor widow were in the temple. But I
wonder, to whom were they present, themselves or the Lord? I would suggest that the
one with the heart of the Lord is with the Lord. 
  
It all revolved around giving back to the Lord, something that represents what He means
to them. Jesus observed that the rich contributed large amounts, but these came from
their excess after meeting their needs and desires. His heart must have been
overflowing with love as He poured His compassion into this widow’s heart.
  
Jesus knew that widows had no means of support from the community in his culture.
She gave everything back to the Lord, all she had to live on for that day and even for
that week. 
  
Perhaps she knew someone poorer than herself and gave it to God for Him to look after
them. Of course, Jesus knew His Father would care for her needs as He always cared
for His. 
  
Gospel Challenge: 

Who would not want to live under the abundant providential care of our Heavenly
Father? How much of “all we have” are we willing to give back to the Lord? Give the
Lord your full attention and let him have the best part of your heart. 

Love Your Neighbor!
  
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC

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