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The Beatitudes

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The Beatitudes are the paradoxical promises that sustain hope amid tribulation. Jesus announces the Beatitudes as blessings that begin in this life, here and now, and will be fully realized in the life to come, in the heavenly kingdom. Nonetheless, the blessedness that Jesus refers to is more than an euphoria. It is not just a groundless or disproportionate feeling of happiness. Instead, it is a state of living in the presence of God. Jesus teaches us that Christian life is not about prosperity and affluence but is about poverty of spirit, meekness, purity of heart, hunger for righteousness, mercy, and peace. 

In this Jubilee Year, let the Beatitudes remind us that our lives will continue to be filled with suffering. Instead of shrinking in fear and hopelessness, the Beatitudes will move us to face every tribulation head-on, knowing that our reward will be great in heaven.  
As we go forward with God’s mission and sharing His blessings, please be reminded of the following dates regarding the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries:

 

• At St. Patrick: Announcement weekend will be on Feb 22nd and 23rd, and Commitment weekend will be March 1st and 2nd.

 

• At St. Joan of Arc: Announcement weekend will be March 1st and 2nd, and Commitment weekend will be March 8th and 9th.

 

The Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries directly supports various ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore. You can view it here: https://www.archbalt.org/ campaign-priorities/.
 

May Almighty God bless and keep you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

-Fr. Franz Belleza