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Resource theme: Doubt and Worry

  • The Beatitudes: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    The Beatitudes: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    Bible Passage   Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Reflection While wandering around the internet pondering the beatitudes, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” in particular, I found a number of books on the topic, including The Be Happy Attitudes. The second beatitude could be read…

  • The Beatitudes: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

    The Beatitudes: Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

    Bible Passage Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God. Matthew 5:3 Reflection Throughout Jesus’ ministry we’re shown a way of living that flips the world upside down; the last come first; the marginalised are included; the invisible are seen. And the beatitudes are definitely some of Jesus’ teachings that…