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Widows, orphans, and sojourners are singled out among the poor for their lack of social status—they were uniquely vulnerable, and thus, deserved special attention.

The story of the poor widow in St Luke 21:1-4 presents a powerful, humbling and deeply inspiring lesson, especially at this time of year. In this passage, Jesus observes how the widow, with her ...

From the Gospel: The widow’s offering We are called to a love that is sacrificial, a service that costs us something real ...

In the basement of a small house in Eighteenth-street resides a very poor and industrious American widow, who, when able, supports herself principally by binding gaiters for shoe dealers; but much ...

The widows in both readings this Sunday appear to be showing a way forward in discipleship. You do not have to have much to make a worthwhile sacrificial offering.

POOR WIDOW INHERITS RICHES; Maiden Aunt in Ireland Left Rer and a Cousin Nearly $1,000,000.

Dhaka (Agenzia Fides) - These are offerings that come from very poor families, from faithful who often struggle for survival but who - like the evangelical "widow's offering" - do not want to miss a ...

But there have been some speed bumps along the way, including Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney over the release of Black Widow. And now she's reflecting on that time, and calling out ...

The mission of Widow’s Mite: Pursue and tell the truth about LDS finances without judgment “This is not about sneaking in criticism of the church,” says a contributor.