Tag Archives: Beatitudes

Does God Really Bless the Poor? (Matthew 5:1-12)

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Father Dave

“Blessed are the poor in spirit.” “Blessed are those who mourn.” “Blessed are the meek.” “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice.”  (from Matthew 5:2-5) These are some of the opening lines from Jesus’ ‘Sermon on the Mount,’ and they’re … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Poor in spirit?! (A sermon on Matthew 5:1-13)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Father Dave

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth… “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Poor in spirit?! (Matthew 5:1-13)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Father Dave

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes or Be-Attitudes? (Matthew 5:1-13)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Father Dave

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with ‘The Lord is my Shepherd’ and ‘For God so love the world …’, the verses from the beginning … Continue reading →

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