In the Beatitudes, true happiness is complete

dependence on God rather than worldly success.

By embracing virtues like humility, mercy, and purity of heart,

believers find lasting joy and eternal union with God. 

 

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊     

1 Kings 17:1-6

Now Elijah,

The prophet from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As Yahweh, the God of Israel whom I serve lives,

neither dew shall drop nor rain fall except at my command."

Then the word of Yahweh came to Elijah, "Leave this place and go eastward.

Hide yourself by the brook Cherith, east of the Jordan. You shall drink from the brook and,

for your food, I have commanded the ravens to feed you there."

So Elijah obeyed the word of Yahweh and went to live by the brook Cherith, east of the Jordan.

There the ravens brought him bread in the morning and meat in the evening; and he drank from the brook.

 

Ps 121:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

 Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Matthew 5:1-12

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain.

He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them:

Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted. 

Fortunate are the gentle; they shall possess the land.

Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.

 

Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy. 

Fortunate are those with pure hearts, for they shall see God.

Fortunate are those who work for peace; they shall be called children of God.

Fortunate are those who are persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you

because you are my followers. Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God.

For that is how this people persecuted the prophets who lived before you.

 

Gospel Reflection ：

In the Beatitudes, True happiness is complete dependence on God rather than worldly success.