"And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money
into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor
widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called [unto him] his
disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more
in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all [they] did cast in of their
abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, [even] all her living."
- Mark 12:41-44
"Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the
churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first [day] of the week let every one of you
lay by him in store, as [God] hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I
come." - 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
"And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth
I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have
of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in
all the living that she had." - Luke 21:1-4
"And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being
interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, [and] of the country of Cyprus, Having
land, sold [it], and brought the money, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet." - Acts
4:36-37
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says on
"Money For The Church:"
1351. "From the very beginning Christians have
brought, along with the bread and wine for the Eucharist, gifts to share with those in
need. This custom of the collection, ever appropriate, is inspired by the example of
Christ who became poor to make us rich: [Cf. 1 Cor 16:1; 2 Cor 8:9.] Those who are
well off, and who are also willing, give as each chooses. What is gathered is given to him
who presides to assist orphans and widows, those whom illness or any other cause has
deprived of resources, prisoners, immigrants and, in a word, all who are in need. [St.
Justin, Apol. 1, 67: PG 6, 429.]"
