Monday June 10, 2024

Matthew 5:1-12

THE BEATITUDES

How happy are the poor in spirit;

theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Happy the gentle:

they shall have the earth for their heritage.

A brief reflection on this beautiful passage. Several years ago, I lived at Mother of Good Counsel church here in Louisville with Fr John Judie. Whenever I would greet him in the morning, his response was “I am blessed.” Well on the other hand I always seemed to have 99 problems. How was this man blessed all the time?

Fr. John had trained his mind to not only see the blessings but search for them. He often preached about an attitude of gratitude. Today’s readings invite us to take this practice and make it our own.

I want to look at myself as blessed in every situation I find myself. Are you mourning? Blessed are you. Has your heart been broken? Blessed are you. Are we a small church struggling to make ends meet? Blessed are we.

I know sometimes it is difficult to see the blessings but promise me that you will search for them during those difficult times. God is with you!!!!

Love

Fr. Chibundi