+ The first reading today relates how the Lord provided sustenance for Elijah in a hiding place that he made for him at the Wadi Cherith, east of Jordan. Ravens brought him bread and meat, and he drank from the stream. God provides especially for our spiritual needs in the secret hiding place of our hearts where the Holy Spirit comes and feeds us the very Word of God and even his Sacramental Presence from the Eucharist we receive at Mass.
The Lord helps his people when they are in need.
In the gospel passage, Jesus turns upside down the value system of the world, making the poor in spirit the truly rich ones, the meek the interiters of the land, the clean of heart those who see God, the persecuted those who are to rejoice because of ill-treatment on account of being filled with the life and love of Jesus. May we today experience the true rewards that come from belonging to such a revolutionary kingdom: a kingdom of love, justice, peace: a kingdom with Jesus reigning as King.
Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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