Journey to Wholeness
“The Eight Beatitudes” (8 panels)
Matthew 5:3-12
Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.… Read the rest
What is the true meaning of the Parable of the Sower? Jesus’ metaparable reveals that hearing the Word is not enough—only a pure, receptive heart bears abundant fruit.… Read the rest
How does the blood of Abel to Zechariah lead us back to God to accept the redemption offered by Christ?… Read the rest
… Read the restJesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.
… Read the restTherefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Bless those who persecute you;
Romans 12:14
bless and do not curse them.
Love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you
that you may be children of your heavenly Father.
Deuteronomy 6:2-6
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 12:28-34
After the exodus from Egypt and its polytheistic culture, Moses leads the Israelites into the wilderness to begin a long journey of divine pedagogy and discipline.… Read the rest
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
“Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.”
Matthew 5:41
Jesus, who came to set people free, seemed to preach the opposite.… Read the rest
Third Week of Lent, Wednesday
Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Matthew 5:17-19
… Read the restNow therefore, Israel, hear the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to observe, that you may live, and may enter in and take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you.
