READINGS AT MASS
Zaph. 2:3, 3:12-13
Psalm 146
1 Cor. 1:26-31
Mt. 5:1-12
Theme: BLESSED
Dear friends in Christ, N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...
Today, at Mass, we have the opportunity to reflect on the iconic sermon of Jesus known as the Beatitudes. In this short sermon, Jesus used the word 'blessed' eight times to describe the state of those who are going through what may be described as adverse conditions.
Interestingly, the original term for the word 'blessed' has nothing to do with one who is doing well. Blessedness in our world today is all about prosperity and the absence of difficulties. To the world, the blessed one is the one who is doing well. Jesus' rendition of the word in the Beatitudes, however, means something very different. It means the one who continues in God's path despite the bitter challenges of life.
Beloved, we are blessed when we continue in God's grace and on God's path no matter what life throws at us. The remnants of God, the blessed, are those who are still faithful to the path of peace, humility and spiritual poverty.
Are you still on the path of God? You are blessed.
PRAYER
Almighty, ever-living God, may we continue in your path in all we do, regardless. Amen.
May God bless you.
-Rev. Fr. Kenneth Debre
Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Holy Rosary Parish, Hohoe
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