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 … Continue reading Beatitude
Blessing
Gentleness
Know His ways Forty years I endured that generation.I said, "They are a people whose hearts go astray,and they do not know my ways."So I swore in my anger,"They shall not enter into my rest."Psalm 95:10-11 The very simple thing God asks of us is to know His ways. He teaches us in the gentleness … Continue reading Gentleness
Assume a Virtue
Let’s look at what we said last week from another angle: Shakespeare. Queen: Oh Hamlet, Thou hast cleft my heart in twain. Hamlet: O throw away the worser part of it, And live the purer with the other half. Good night, but go not to mine Uncle’s bed, Assume a virtue, if you have it not. Refrain … Continue reading Assume a Virtue
A Grain of Salt 