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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

Carefully think about the words “pure in heart” and “see God.” Let these words illuminate the connection between inner purity and divine vision.

Meditatio
Meditate on what it means to have a pure heart. Purity involves a heart free from sin, deceit, and divided intentions. Consider how a pure heart draws you closer to the Lord and enables you to perceive His presence and will. How can you cultivate purity in your daily life?

Oratio
My Lord, cleanse my heart and purify my thoughts, words, and actions. Remove anything that separates me from You, so that I may grow in holiness and see You more clearly in my life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contemplatio
Sit quietly in God’s presence, allowing His light to purify your heart. Rest in the promise of seeing Him, both in this life and in the eternal beatitude to come.

Actio
Practise purity by examining your thoughts and actions. Choose to turn away from anything that distracts or tempts you from the Lord. Strive to speak and act with sincerity and love, reflecting a pure heart.

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“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7)

Dwell on the words “merciful” and “obtain mercy.” Reflect on how mercy flows from our Lord and is meant to be shared.

Meditatio
Meditate on the depth of God’s mercy toward you. Mercy does not always mean pity; rather mercy is an active compassion—extending forgiveness, love, and aid to others. Reflect on moments when you have received mercy and times when you have shown it. How can you grow in this virtue?

Oratio
Lord, thank You for Your boundless mercy. Help me to show mercy to others, forgiving as You forgive and loving as You love. May my heart mirror Yours in compassion and generosity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contemplatio
Allow the Lord’s love to soften your heart and inspire you to extend that same mercy to those around you.

Actio
Practise mercy by forgiving someone who has wronged you, or by offering help to someone in need without expecting anything in return. Let your actions reflect God’s merciful love.

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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6)

When reading this passage, focus on the intensity of “hunger and thirst” and the promise of being “satisfied.” Let these words stir a desire for righteousness and the Lord’s will.

Meditatio
Meditate on what it means to hunger and thirst for justice (righteousness). Consider both personal holiness and a longing for God’s justice in the world. Are there areas in your life or society where you feel this deep yearning? Meditate on how God promises fulfilment to those who seek Him sincerely.

Oratio
My Lord, increase my desire for Your righteousness and justice. Help me to strive for holiness in my own life and to work for justice in the world around me. Satisfy my soul with the joy of doing Your will. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contemplatio
Contemplate the fact that the Lord will satisfy every longing for justice. Be still, and let the promise of His providence bring you peace and strength.

Actio
Today, take one concrete step toward justice or righteousness. This could mean standing up for someone who is being treated unfairly or committing to a specific area of personal spiritual growth.

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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled.” (Matthew 5:5)

Reflect on the words “mourn” and “consoled” in this passage. Let these words speak to your heart, understanding the depth of God’s promise.
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“Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.” (Matthew 5:4)

Read this verse slowly, letting each word settle in your heart. Focus on “meek” and “possess the earth.”
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3)

Reflect on each word in this verse. Focus on “poor in spirit” and “kingdom of heaven.”
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“Then, seeing the star, they were gladdened by a very great joy. And entering the home, they found the boy with his mother Mary. And so, falling prostrate, they worshipped him. And opening their treasures, they offered him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:10-11)

When reading this passage, think about the Magi’s journey, their joy at finding the Christ child, and their act of worship. Reflect on the significance of their gifts: gold for Christ the King, frankincense for His divinity, and myrrh, foreshadowing His suffering and death. (more…)

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“Whoever will have loosened one of the least of these Commandments, and have taught men so, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever will have done and taught these, such a one shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:19)

While reading this verse, hear Christ’s clear and solemn teaching on the importance of the Commandments. Notice the distinction He makes between those who disregard and those who uphold God’s Law, especially in teaching others. Let the weight of these words challenge you to consider your own obedience and example.
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“Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

Physical nourishment alone is not enough; true life comes from God’s Word. Reflect on the eternal truth that we are sustained not merely by material means but by divine grace and wisdom.
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“By faith in [Christ’s] name, this man, whom you have seen and known, has confirmed his name. And faith through him has given this man complete health in the sight of you all.” (Acts 3:16)

Read the verse slowly, considering the power of faith in Christ’s name. Reflect on the miracle described—how faith in Jesus brought physical and spiritual healing to the man who was healed. Notice that the focus is on the authority of Christ’s name, not on human strength or ability.
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