The Beatitudes


When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12
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The Sermon on the Mount
Fra Angelico 1387 – 1455
fresco – 1436-1443
Museo di San Marco, Florence
http://www.artbible.info/art/large/42.html

 

symbolism in this painting:
http://thewayofbeauty.org/2010/09/03/972/






Most people are willing to take the
Sermon on the Mount as a flag to sail under,
but few will use it as a rudder by which to steer.

~ Oliver Wendell Holmes




A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.
~ Thomas Carruthers






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Sharron celebrated her 70th birthday with a BIG party!

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Both of her children, Julie and Scott, were able to come.

 

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Mitch Jelniker and Channel 7 News had a lovely luncheon for the people they had honored this past year at
The Wildlife Experience
http://www.thewildlifeexperience.org/

What an amazing place!!!
I had heard of it, but I had not been there.
I would highly recommend it!

 

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This lovely etched glass was at the entrance.

 

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The animals are not living, but they are each situated in

very carefully reproduced habitats.

 

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Some of them are even animated.

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They also have Imax movies.
We’ll have to go back for a better look at everything.
It is located in Parker, Colorado.

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Vicki was able to take this from afar.
We missed you, Linda!!!

 

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Such a gorgeous morning for a walk around the lake today!
The ice for hockey was awaiting the players!

 

 

 

 


Would the boy you were
be proud of the man you are?

~ Laurence J. Peter







January 30, 2011 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Agnus Day, by James Wetzstein
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Agnus Day appears with the permission of www.agnusday.org


Micah 6:1-8

Psalm 15:1-5

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Matthew 5:1-12