Today we have the wonderful message of the beatitudes. Summarily they point out to us that it is those who are empty who will receive fullness, and gifts and graces beyond measure. In the sight of God we must not only appear to be, but truly be "poor in our spirits" – spiritually hungry, thirsting, yearning for purity, peace and mercy – then we will be able to not only be satisfied ourselves when God generously fills and feeds us; but we will also have a superabundance to share with others: this is our primary tasks as followers of Jesus: to do as he did!
This is the same theme as the first reading with Paul writing to the Thessalonians: God encourages us in our weaknesses and poverties, so that when he satisfies us, we can encourage others who are undergoing the same difficulties and help to satisfy their needs: especially the spiritual ones. If we know that our spirits are being uplifted and strengthened by God, through an agent of a friend, then we have the courage to keep going!
Today we must rejoice and be glad – our reward for navigating safely through life, with the help of our friends, will be great in heaven!
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