Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
W hen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them:Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.
Fortunate are the gentle; they shall possess the land.
Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy.
Fortunate are those with pure hearts, for they shall see God.
Fortunate are those who work for peace; they shall be called children of God.
Fortunate are those who are persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God. For that is hoe this people persecuted the prophets who lived before you.
Reflection
In the Beatitudes, we are called to take action and recognize that our choices are the key to true happiness. We are blessed not because we are sad or persecuted but because, despite these struggles, we trust in God. We are blessed not because we are poor or weeping but because we can trust God amidst our poverty and sadness. Only by trusting in God and following His path
can we experience the joy of belonging to the Reign of God.
The Beatitudes also encompass a human dimension. We can feel blessed even if we are not mourning or poor. The key is to focus on the intention behind the Beatitudes. To mourn means
acknowledging the world's sorrows, and we act to alleviate this burden. In doing so, we can discover happiness. You may not be poor, but if you recognize the poverty around you and take
steps to help those in need, then happiness becomes inevitable. Sensitivity and trust are deeply intertwined. A trusting heart is attuned to God and the people
He loves. Today’s Gospel invites us to reflect on Jesus' words: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.”
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