The Beatitudes

Father Tim explained the beatitudes appear in two Gospels, Matthew, and Luke, which we heard today. Matthew’s is more metaphoral, Luke’s more literal. For example, “woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your consolation”.

Yikes. Lucky I live check to check! That was my immediate thought… The parking lot of St. Judes though is one of a wealthy suburb. How did some of my fellow parishoners take that this morning I was wondering…