1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

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🙏 Questions for reflection

  • What obstacles prevent me from drawing closer to God? What do I still need to let go of?
  • In which ways have I been 'blessed' by God in my life?
  • What does it mean for me to follow Christ? How does my life reflect his teaching in the Gospel?


📚 Further reading

  • Jean Pierre de Caussade, S.J. , Abandonment to Divine Providence. A spiritual classic on practising reliance on God and spiritual poverty in our everyday lives.
  • Bl Charles de Foucauld, Writings (Modern Spiritual Masters Series). A gripping testimony by a man that left everything behind and gave himself over entirely to God.
  • St Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul. St Thérèse's Little Way of humility and love shows us an easy path to learn to be poor and to receive everything from God.
  • Malcolm Muggeridge, Something Beautiful for God. A book about St Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity, by a man who was deeply impressed by his encounter with the saint.


🗎 The text of this meditation is available here.


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🎨 Image: Cosimo Roselli, The Sermon on the Mount (1481-2, Sistine Chapel)

Community prayer

The Beatitudes

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.

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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Col 4:6

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