Hey there,
Like it or not, instruction manuals are important … even if we don’t want to read them when putting together that piece of furniture from IKEA.
Or how about all the rules we had to learn to get a driver’s license? The rules of the road are necessary to keep us safe.
I’m old enough to remember when you had to look at a paper map to get directions to your destination before you left your house.
The smart ones kept a map in the glove box in case of emergency. You just hoped you didn’t have to use it … and then try to get it folded neatly back again.
Nowadays it’s easy to tell Siri or Alexa where you want to go … and it will guide you step-by-step along the path.
Following the rules of the road and a navigation system can get you wherever you need to go.
In a similar way, God has equipped us with what we need to get to heaven. First He gave us the instructions of the Ten Commandments, and then he provided the navigation … the path to follow … which is found in the Beatitudes.
We covered the Ten Commandments back in January. This week we map out the Beatitudes, so we’ll more fully understand how we should navigate our life towards our afterlife in heaven.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Beatitudes Catecheses
In 2020 Pope Francis gave a series of catecheses on the Beatitudes in Matthew’s Gospel. Here you’ll find his presentation where each week he walked through the meaning of each Beatitude.
Pope Francis on The Beatitudes | Catholics Striving For Holiness
The Catechism on The Beatitudes
Father Mike Schmitz reads the Catechism paragraphs 1716 to 1729, which cover the Beatitudes. And he provides his analysis of the Beatitudes and our desire for happiness. Just where is our heart?
Day 233: The Beatitudes | Catechism in a Year Podcast
A 9th Beatitude?
Most people count the Beatitudes at eight. And in fact, that’s what is listed in the resources above. But Aleteia makes the case that there is a ninth Beatitude. It’s similar to the eighth one, which is why people tend to dismiss it as repetitive. But there’s a reason this ninth one is special.
The Beatitude That Transforms The Meaning of Blessedness | Aleteia
Living The Beatitudes
It’s one thing to know the Beatitudes. It’s another to live the Beatitudes. Father Jeffrey Kirby offers advice on how to do just that.
Diving Deep Into The Beatitudes | Angelus News
Passing God’s Judgment
According to Pope Francis, the Beatitudes form “the protocol according to which we will be judged.” On judgment day, the Lord will ask questions about our life. Here’s what we need to do now to pass the judgment test.
Pope Says Memorize The Beatitudes, Assess Your Care For The Needy | National Catholic Reporter
Getting The Beatitudes
If you struggle to fully understand the meaning of the Beatitudes and how to apply them to life in the 21st Century, you’re not alone. Patty Breen describes how she used to struggle with them. But now, she gets it!
The Beatitudes Are More Than Spiritual Morse Code | Blessed is She
Jesus vs. Self-Help Gurus
Mary Ann Steutermann points out that though the self-help business is booming, their advice may not really make you happy. Fortunately, Jesus provides all the motivation we need for true happiness in the Beatitudes.
What Self-Help Books Get Wrong But The Beatitudes Get Right | Busted Halo
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