“To give, not from my wealth but from my want, as the widow of Jerusalem who donated her last coin, that is the great challenge of the Gospel. When I look critically at my life, I find that my generosity always occurs in the context of great wealth. I give some of my money, some of my time, some of my energy, and some of my thoughts to God and others, but enough money, time, energy and thoughts always remain to maintain my own security. Thus I never really give God a chance to show me his boundless love.”
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) in Road to Daybreak (New York: Doubleday, 1988) 71-72.