DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage
Dear Friend in the Lord,
“Beatitudes” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Beatitudes”. These are the Divine Mysteries that are beyond our human comprehension. Jesus wants His disciples to entrust their whole lives, especially their apostolic services, in God’s hands. Ponder on, “Do we discern and accept God’s Providence in our lives, or do we follow our own wills?”
Fr Philip Heng, S.J.
Luke 6:20-26
Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: ‘How blessed are you who are poor: the kingdom of God is yours.
‘Blessed are you who are hungry now: you shall have your fill.
‘Blessed are you who are weeping now: you shall laugh.
‘Blessed are you when people hate you, drive you out, abuse you, denounce your name as criminal, on account of the Son of man. Rejoice when that day comes and dance for joy, look!-your reward will be great in heaven. This was the way their ancestors treated the prophets.
‘But alas for you who are rich: you are having your consolation now.
‘ Alas for you who have plenty to eat now: you shall go hungry.
‘Alas for you who are laughing now: you shall mourn and weep.
‘Alas for you when everyone speaks well of you! This was the way their ancestors treated the false prophets.