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Matthew 5: 7-8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. ” SUNDAY, Mar 14: BLESSED Some translators use the word ‘happiness’ as another meaning for ‘blessed.’ As if the blessing confers a state of happiness upon those who have been […]
Righteousness is certainly a Biblical word! As we wondered a few days ago, what does it mean? In contemporary times, it has a negative connotation. It comes across as someone who is high-and-mighty, better-than-others, judgmental with lots of critiques of others and no self-awareness. Try this phrase: being in a healthy, ethical, justice-oriented, sustainable relationship. […]
Tue, Mar 9: THIRSTY When Matthew addresses hunger and thirst, we can consider them as intertwined appetites of body, mind, and spirit. Our thirst begins deep inside, born among the gaps and absences, hurts and shortcomings. Something is missing. We feel empty — or perhaps incomplete — and long to be filled. Spiritually, we’re thirsting […]
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Beatitude texts for this week: Matthew 5:6-7 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Sun, Mar 7: BLESSED If you’re a fan of the poet John O’Donohue, you may have learned the Gaelic word beannacht as another word for […]
