Garden of Graces

The Eighth Door: The Kingdom Already Given “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you…” Matthew 5:10–12 Jesus concludes the Beatitudes by returning to the promise with which He began. Blessed are those who are persecuted for…

The Seventh Door: Peacemaking as a Divine Vocation Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) Exposition As we open the seventh door of the Kingdom, Jesus names not simply a virtue, but a vocation. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. The word called is decisive. From the…

The Sixth Door: Learning to See God Clearly Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 Excellent. Using Anton Morgenroth, C.S.Sp., The Sermon on the Mount as the primary scholarly source, here is Episode 7, clearly labeled as such in the title, same tone and structure, about 3 minutes, catechetically solid, spiritually demanding, and fully consonant…