The fifth Beatitude is “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.”Mercy has fallen on hard times. It seems to be synonymous with being
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What really predicated this trip? I really think it is worth mentioning. In the summer of 1978 I purchased a 1965 Chevy van, which, as
Marriage and the Third & Fourth Beatitudes
The third Beatitude is “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the land.” This Beatitude can be addressed to the problem of escalating tensions
Marriage and the First & Second Beatitudes
The first Beatitude is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” At first glance, this Beatitude seems to be
How the Beatitudes Bless Marriage Pacem relinquo vobis, pacem mean do vobis*
Introduction The Sermon on the Mount and the sSacrament of Marriage are deeply misunderstood by our present generation. Few Catholics know what to make of
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From time to time it is worthwhile to revisit traditions. Sometimes, traditions merit being discarded. Other times, by remembering the past, there is a renewal