15/05/2015
Rejoice and Be Glad
“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven…” (Matthew 5:11) Joy is an essential element of the spiritual life,…
Category: Orthodox Faith
15/05/2015
Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake
“Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you,…
15/05/2015
Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Christ, the “prince of peace,” (Isaiah 9:6)…
15/05/2015
Purity in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Purity of heart means to be free of all wicked…
15/05/2015
Mercy
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) To be merciful is to be like God, for “The Lord is…
15/05/2015
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6) Strictly speaking, this beatitude of the Lord…
15/05/2015
Meekness
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) Meekness is an essential possession of the spiritual person. Jesus Himself…
15/05/2015
Blessed Mourning
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4) This is the second beatitude, and it logically follows the first.…
15/05/2015
Poverty in Spirit
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) This first beatitude is the fundamental condition for…
15/05/2015
The Beatitudes
In the Gospel writings, the beatitudes introduce the teachings of Jesus and are traditionally considered to contain the most concise summary of the…