The Blessedness of Empty Hands (Matthew 5:1-12a)
Published on: 02/01/2026
In the Beatitudes, Jesus ascends the mountain to proclaim a revolutionary vision: the poor in spirit, the meek, and the persecuted are the truly blessed ones. God's kingdom belongs to those the world overlooks—inviting us to embrace our poverty and find our riches in Him.
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