August 2010

Be Merciful, Just as your Father in Heaven is Merciful

Do to others as you would have others do to you. If you love only those who love you, what kind of graciousness is yours? Even sinners love those who love them.
If you do favors to those who are good to you, what graciousness is yours? Even sinners do the same.
If you lend only […]

Love Your Enemies

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you and pray for those who treat you badly. To the one who strikes you on the check, turn the other cheek; from those who take your coat, do not keep back your shirt. Give the one who asks and if […]

Great Reward is Kept for You in Heaven

Fortunate are you who are poor, the kingdom of God is yours.
Fortunate are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
Fortunate are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Fortunate are you when people hate you and number you among criminals, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice that day and leap for […]