Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 NABRE Those who are poor in spirit are those who empty themselves of all attachments, empty their heart of all things they love, empty their mind of all attachments to intellectual pursuits or challenges, empty…
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He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Luke 11:28 NABRE Jesus begins by teaching his disciples about prayer and the answer to prayer. As he is teaching them a crowd forms. He speaks about driving out demons and is interrupted by a…
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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NABRE Jesus is teaching his disciples, in the Sermon on the Mount. This blessing is for mourning. It seems strange that Jesus would mention mourning in the context of the other blessings. These teachings from Jesus are ways…
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Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17 NABRE . Jesus is asking God to consecrate His disciples. Consecration is the language of setting things and people apart, making them holy and sacred, dedicating them to a special service for the Lord. Jesus Himself was consecrated,…
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Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:16 NABRE We are in a section with the teaching of Jesus called the Beatitudes, they are blessings, or in a word a way to be happy. The beatitudes…
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