Luke 6:20–23
Then Jesus looked up at his disciples
and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who
weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when
they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man.
Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in
heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.”
Reflection
• Being
Jesus’ follower, am I a defender
of the poor?
• What meaningful action will I do
today to bring a smile to the lips of someone who is poor or broken?