Want to feel light as snow? The Beatitudes just might be your best examination of conscience yet.
On this episode of All Set for Sunday, Fr. James Brockmeier joins Scott and Jeff for a lively dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and it’s a good one. We're talking humble hearts, snowy sidewalks, and a spirited call to confession (preferably with donuts on the side).
Here’s the heart of this week’s readings:
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Zephaniah (Zeph 2:3; 3:12-13) invites us to be quiet, faithful, and truthful—traits God cherishes more than any flashy ego or power play.
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Psalm 146 reminds us: “Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”
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1 Corinthians 1:26-31 flips the script. God doesn’t call the powerful; He calls the overlooked to reveal His glory. Our only true boast? That the Lord is our sanctification and redemption.
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Matthew 5:1-12a, also known as the Beatitudes, gives us Jesus' blueprint for holiness: mercy, meekness, peacemaking, and joyful suffering for righteousness.
Fr. Brockmeier beautifully reframes the Beatitudes as an examination of conscience. It’s an invitation to ask: Am I okay being weak? Do I always need the last word? Can I be humble in spirit, even when it costs me? These questions challenge our pride and invite real spiritual growth.
If this Sunday stirs your soul, Fr. Brockmeier recommends the best follow-up: go to confession. Whether it’s before Mass, after Mass, or during the coffee and donuts hour, God’s mercy is waiting (even in the gym).
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