Quite. Christ is God. Yet God ordered the Jews to build at Jerusalem a magnificent Temple. During His life on earth, the Son of God commended the poor widow for her contribution to the needs of the Temple. When Judas blamed the woman for wasting precious ointment in Christ’s honor instead of giving it to the poor, Christ rebuked him.
Radio Replies Volume 1 by Rev. Dr. Leslie Rumble MSC and Rev. Charles Mortimer Carty
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Historical language and viewpoints in the original collection are preserved. For current official teaching, consult the Catechism and the Holy See.
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