Reflection on Luke 6:17, 20-26 ~
From my backyard, I watched the rising sun cast a subtle beam of light over an expanse of golden tassels of corn. With great joy, my senses consumed the beginnings of the new day. Within an hour, I will exit this wonder to enter a world filled with poverty, sadness, anger, intolerance, and selfishness. I hunger for the same early morning taste throughout the day, but it is elusive. Fortunately, every so often, I return to the wonder without tying. Lord, bless me with Your Glory by awakening me more frequently so that Your love can ripple through me for those in need.
The Sermon of the Beatitudes, James Tissot, Brooklyn Museum
Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Luke 6:17, 20-26 – Scripture
17 He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon.
Blessings and Woes
20 Then he looked up at his disciples and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now,
for you will be filled.
“Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
22 “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.
24 “But woe to you who are rich,
for you have received your consolation.
25 “Woe to you who are full now,
for you will be hungry.
“Woe to you who are laughing now,
for you will mourn and weep.
26 “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel reading and considering this Lectio Divina reflection on Luke 6:17, 20-26 – Lord, bless me.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite the world’s distractions.