Values for the kingdom

Today, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes to ponder upon our lives. Looking at our world, they appear to be paradoxical as promises to our way of happiness. Although weeping, suffering, being poor, meek, and being persecuted, compassionate, forgiving, seem to contradict our human logic, they express the vocation of every Christian to share in the glory and the resurrection of Christ.

One could look at the Beatitudes as an opportunity to be like Jesus, poor, obedient, pure of heart and always ready to sacrifice one's life. In that context, the beatitudes shed light on our Christian's actions attitude and behavior. When we look at the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of Elijah, who appeared in today's first reading (1 Kings 17, 1-6), and the life of all the saints, we can see, the Beatitudes as the way to becoming Christ's disciples. The Beatitudes are the summary of the Good news of Jesus Christ. Living according to the beatitudes is becoming a living Gospel in the world.

Have a blessed week ahead!

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo sac