(B.C.F., 24.07.2005) Introduction Our fourth beatitude, “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matt 5:5), is one of the most famous and demanding of all the teachings of Jesus. To most people it represents a noble but … Continue reading
(B.C.F., 17.07.2005) Introduction This is the third in our series on the beatitudes. I started it because I believe the sort of people described in this part of the Sermon on the Mount are like those who feel they are … Continue reading
(B.C.F, 10.07.2005) Introduction Last week we began a series on one of the most famous parts of Jesus’ teaching, the beatitudes. I stressed that the beatitudes were an appropriate text for the people of BCF because the people who are … Continue reading
(B.C.F., 03.07.2005) “ 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. 24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they … Continue reading