Monday | June 10, 2024
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
10th Week of Ordinary Time
God's Goodness
I have struggled to understand this beatitude. Perhaps we can become “poor in spirit” over time. Experiencing difficulties in our lives and in lives of others in our human family, we learn that we are not in control of everything that happens. We begin to notice goodness and realize it is given to us; it did not belong to us. We feel real gratitude for what we may have taken for granted—health, nutritious food, loved ones, a home.
We may have seen these as “just normal” until we have some loss or see others who experience their lack. Then we learn they are real gifts, blessings from God.
Dear God, all goodness comes from you. The Kingdom of Heaven is both right here and not yet. When we experience your Presence in the goodness of the present moment, ours is the Kingdom right here.
- Patricia Livingston
1 Kings 17:1-6 • Psalm 121:1-8 • Matthew 5:1-12
