The two coins of today’s Gospel were equal to a social security check today.  The widow gave everything she had for God and didn’t look back.  She is a wonderful example for us.  Our normal tendency is to give our extra; not from what we need.  It is easy to fall into the habit of giving only the spare change out of our pockets.  The spare change can be our time and talent as well as our money.  I am a firm believer that God gives each parish community all it needs to do ministry and be active disciples.  The widow reminds us that there is no gift or talent that is too small.  Each person in the parish has something to offer for the good of the community.  We are all vitally needed to spread the message of Jesus and to be His Body in the world.  May we follow the example of the widow and give all we have to God and for His people