Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12a
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.
Reflection:
Uno man na beautitude man an pinaka-sentro nan tanan mga pagtudlô ni Jesus sa Ija mga tinun’an sanan sa atô tanan?
Atô anay himajon kon uno’y buot ipasabot nan pulong na “beautitude.”
Kon sa atô pa, nakab’ot na na natô an pinaka-kalipay o an pinaka-hataas na lebel nan kalipay sa atô mga sa kinabuhi.
Demudo, dinhi sa teaching ni Lord, amo’y ini atô tubag sa kagustuhan Dija na makab’ot natô an kalipay na tagtanum ni God sa atô mga kasing-kasing.
Pero an beautitude na tagtudlô ni Jesus amo ra man na baliktad kay mabulahan man kunô an pobre sa espiritu kay mapanag-ija nila an kaharian nan langit, kon nagsubô - kaayo-ayuhan sila, sanan an iban pa na beautitude?
Amo seguro kay an tanan nan ini, pagkatapos nan atô mga pag-antos dinhi sa kalibutan tungod kay taghimô natô an Ija kagustuhan, an premyo datô ni God an kinabuhi man sa Kalangitan kaibanan Sija sanan an mga anghel, puno nan waya’y katapusan na kalipay.
"Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting peace and happiness. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will."
