Souls In Purgatory
Thursday, October 12th, 2006The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this […]
The Eighth Beatitude - Significance & Meaning
Thursday, May 25th, 2006“Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Jesus said many times that those who follow Him will be persecuted. “If they persecute me, they will persecute you [John 15:20-21].” But the Lord promises his disciples that their […]
The Seventh Beatitude - Significance & Meaning
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Peacemakers not only live peaceful lives but also try to bring peace and friendship to others, and to preserve peace between God and man. Gregory of Nyssa pointed out that by imitating God’s love of man, the peacemakers […]
The Sixth Beatitude - Significance & Meaning
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.” To be pure of heart means to be free of all selfish intentions and self-seeking desires. What a beautiful goal! How many times have any of us performed an act perfectly free of any personal gain? But an act […]
The Fifth Beatitude - Significance & Meaning
Monday, May 22nd, 2006“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Love, compassion, and forgiveness towards one’s neighbor will bring peace in your relationships. And your Heavenly Father will be merciful with you! Jesus reminds us that whatever “you did to the least of my brethren, you did it to me [Matthew […]
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