Reflections

June 8, 2026

Dear Immaculata Community,

The Beatitudes according to Matthew (5: 3-12 and paralleled in Luke 6:20–23), which became Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, are today’s gospel!  These verses outline a series of blessings highlighting the qualities and attitudes of a disciple of Jesus.

Can you finish the beatitudes?   Even more so, can you live them?

• Blessed are the poor in spirit …
• Blessed are they who mourn …
• Blessed are the meek ….
• Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness …
• Blessed are the merciful…
• Blessed are the clean of heart…
• Blessed are the peacemakers…
• Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness…

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil …  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

 Peace to you!

Sister Antoine