EPISODE · Nov 4, 2021 · 11 MIN
The Beatitudes: Episode 8
from The Beatitudes (Limited Series) · host St. Patrick Scottsdale
Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. Resources for further reflection:GAUDETE ET EXULTATE: Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francishttp://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.htmlJohn Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual LifeMax Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the WorkplacePracticing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third PublicationsLucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life.
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Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. Resources for further reflection:GAUDETE ET EXULTATE: Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francishttp://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.htmlJohn Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual LifeMax Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the WorkplacePracticing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third PublicationsLucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life.
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