When Facing the Flames, Look to the Lord
Gospel: Matthew 5:1–12
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.
His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 “Blessed are
the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who
mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit
the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted
because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are
you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil
against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your
reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.
His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 “Blessed are
the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who
mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit
the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed
are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted
because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are
you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil
against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your
reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you