2026-02-01 12:30 pm Celebration of the Holy Mass for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. скачать в хорошем качестве

2026-02-01 12:30 pm Celebration of the Holy Mass for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the celebration of the Holy Mass for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The reading from the Holy Gospel today (Matthew 5:1-12) presents the Beatitudes, a core teaching where Jesus redefines blessedness, turning worldly ideas of power and success upside down. These verses outline a radical, counter-cultural lifestyle focused on humility, mercy, purity of heart, and peace-making. True, lasting happiness is found in God’s kingdom rather than fleeting earthly rewards. Key Reflections on the Beatitudes A "Reset" Button: The Beatitudes, particularly being "poor in spirit," invite a humbling of oneself to be filled with God's grace rather than self-sufficiency. Upside-Down Values: Jesus blesses the marginalized—the mourning, the meek, and the persecuted—challenging the societal pursuit of wealth, fame, and power. The "Now" and "Not Yet": The promises in the Beatitudes are both present (e.g., "theirs is the kingdom") and future ("they will be comforted"), encouraging believers to live in the reality of God's reign today. Character of the Kingdom: They are not simply rules, but a description of the inner life and character of a follower of Jesus. Mercy over Judgment: The teachings highlight that God’s kingdom is marked by mercy and forgiveness, rather than the judgment and retribution common in the world. Cost of Discipleship: Following Jesus may lead to persecution, yet this is met with the assurance of a great reward in heaven. The Beatitudes serve as an invitation to rely entirely on God and to embody the love and peace of Christ in a broken world. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 146: "Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs."