THANK JESUS FOR THE BEATITUDES.
"Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him.
And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven." (Matthew 5: 1 - 12a).
In the list of the Beatitudes above, Jesus paints a perfect picture of Himself.
Starting from the first Beatitude, no one can dispute the truth that Jesus is not only poor in spirit but actually materially very poor. He did not have the small money to pay His Temple tax.
Jesus mourned for sins and the consequences of sins in the world.
The sins of men is the principal reason for Poverty, Ignorance and Disease in the world.
Let's skip to my favorite:
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."
Why am I attracted to this Beatitude? Simple! The ABC of Mercy is my favorite maxim:
A - ASK FOR MERCY.
B - BE MERCIFUL.
C - COMPLETELY TRUST JESUS FOR MERCY.
Thanks to the DIARY OF ST MARIA FAUSTINA, I have learned a lot of the bottomless Mercy of Jesus for Sinners.
The Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Month of June.
"God has treasures of mercy for us which we cannot conceive, and the key to these treasures is the Heart of Jesus. The Holy Spirit opens this gate to all who approach with simple confidence in His Providence."
— St. Claude de la Colombière, SJ.
We live in a world filled with noisy opinions, complex decisions, and endless distractions.
Yet, the teleology of the human intellect is to know the Truth, which is a Person.
The Sacred Heart is the ultimate classroom of the soul.
When you face confusion about your health or your daily obligations, stop seeking answers from the world first. Go to the quiet of your interior life where the Holy Spirit dwells.
Look at the meekness and humility of Jesus.
By studying His reactions, His silences, and His profound obedience to the Father, you will find the precise roadmap for your own life's purpose.
Prayer:
Sacred Heart of Jesus, lock me within Your treasures of mercy through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Prayer:
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ruler and Lord of my life, I consecrate my entire heart to You.
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