Catholic Life & Reflection
This week during staff prayer we have been reflecting on our own journeys.
As Lent draws to a close we are encouraged to take a journey toward a loving God who extends His open arms to us just as Christ's arms were extended on the cross. He gave us a road map to follow, the Beatitudes.
By following this path toward Christ, God is revealed to us in an unprecedented way and becomes a beacon for our lives.
Matthew 5:1-11 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
The Beatitudes
5 When Jesus[a] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then he began to speak, and taught 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 receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] on my account.
Stephanie Stewart (Religious Education Coordinator)
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