"Blessed are They..." - Readings for 6/8/26

About this episode

Sr. Ann reflects on the Beatitudes and their implications for personal spirituality.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes. They seem counter-intuitive. It is the merciful, the persecuted, the mourners, who will be blessed. Take a look and ask yourself, how much of this forms my life? Do I see myself blessed when I’m poor in spirit? Do I see myself blessed when I mourn my sin? Do I see myself blessed when I’m meek? Open your heart to the Holy Spirit. Sr Ann reflects on today’s readings: 1 Kings 17:1-6 Psalm 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Matthew 5:1-12 Sr. Ann’s Books Deeper Conversion Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times More of the Holy Spirit Captured By Mercy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariaradio.substack.com

People in this episode

Host: Sr. Ann Shields

Topics covered

• Beatitudes
• spiritual reflection
• Gospel readings
• mercy
• blessing
• faith

Keywords

• Beatitudes
• Gospel
• spirituality
• mercy
• blessing
• faith
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Deeper Conversion, Extraordinary Grace for Ordinary Times, More of the Holy Spirit, Captured By Mercy

Books & works: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, Matthew 5:1-12

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