The Eighth Beatitude: "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:10) : - Fr. Hugh Duffy's Blog
Thank you Fr. Hugh for taking the time to share very indepth, the 8th Beautitude. You certainly have left no stone unturned using all the examples therein. I will pray for the Persecuted and the Persecutor. Amen. 🙏
Hugh Duffy
Thank you, Tom, for your encouragement. I truly appreciate it.
JC
Father, I have been sharing these with my brother, who sincerely appreciates your guidance. Thank you for sharing these, they’re excellent!
Hugh Duffy
Glad to hear you’re sharing these posts, JC. You’re spreading the word.
Keith Keenan
Lovely words, lovely images; it’s not personal, it’s what we stand for that brings the persecution. Your painful insight is the source of so much intolerance, yet what we should do is pray for our persecutors. This is a difficult task. I’m not sure I’m capable of that level of forgiveness.
The Beatitudes are a.way to live not just for the religious, but the secular as well. Great essays. Keith
Hugh Duffy
Thanks, Keith. Loved your comment. The Beatitudes are ideal possibilities that stretch the human potential. I think that’s why Jesus says about those who live by them, “theirs is,” (not theirs will be) the kingdom of Heaven.
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Tom Walsh
Thank you Fr. Hugh for taking the time to share very indepth, the 8th Beautitude. You certainly have left no stone unturned using all the examples therein. I will pray for the Persecuted and the Persecutor. Amen. 🙏
Hugh Duffy
Thank you, Tom, for your encouragement. I truly appreciate it.
JC
Father, I have been sharing these with my brother, who sincerely appreciates your guidance. Thank you for sharing these, they’re excellent!
Hugh Duffy
Glad to hear you’re sharing these posts, JC. You’re spreading the word.
Keith Keenan
Lovely words, lovely images; it’s not personal, it’s what we stand for that brings the persecution. Your painful insight is the source of so much intolerance, yet what we should do is pray for our persecutors. This is a difficult task. I’m not sure I’m capable of that level of forgiveness.
The Beatitudes are a.way to live not just for the religious, but the secular as well. Great essays. Keith
Hugh Duffy
Thanks, Keith. Loved your comment. The Beatitudes are ideal possibilities that stretch the human potential. I think that’s why Jesus says about those who live by them, “theirs is,” (not theirs will be) the kingdom of Heaven.