Mark 12:38-44

32nd Sunday in ordinary time, year B.

Questions

1) what are your initial reactions?

2) where in our world is religion being used to justify exploitation and oppression?

3) Mark’s Jesus seems very critical of the temple, where as in other gospels he is more positive. How do you read Jesus’ attitude towards the temple? How does this influence your view of present day religious institutions?

4) Do you have any experiences of being called to give everything?

5) Are there times when blind faith is needed?