Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
Kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed
are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called
children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of
righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
The Beatitudes are not merely words to be admired; they are a way of life that Jesus lovingly offered to His disciples—and to all of us. They gently lead us toward humility and invite us into a life of total dependence on God.
As we pause and look honestly at our own lives, we are invited to ask ourselves: Do we truly live with humility and trust in the Lord?
When we choose humility, we draw closer to God, surrendering our plans, struggles, and desires to His loving will. When we place our full dependence on Him, we learn to put God above all else, trusting not in our own strength but in His faithfulness to bring our hopes and endeavors to fulfillment.
We are called to let go of our selfish and self-centered ways, for these paths lead only to emptiness, misery, and spiritual desolation. Instead, we are invited to humbly embrace the Beatitudes of Jesus, knowing that they point us toward true freedom, lasting joy, and the promise of salvation.
As we journey through our daily lives, the Beatitudes challenge us to choose humility over pride, trust over self-reliance, and surrender over control.
Are we ready to allow these teachings of Jesus to shape our hearts, transform our choices, and lead us more fully into the life God desires for us? — Marino J. Dasmarinas
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