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Day 233: The Beatitudes (2024)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Exploring the Fulfillment of Happiness through the Beatitudes

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This chapter delves into the Beatitudes from Matthew's Gospel, highlighting their connection to the human pursuit of genuine happiness. It emphasizes the paradox of attaining joy through virtues like poverty of spirit and mercy, while drawing on the wisdom of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas regarding God's role in fulfilling our deepest longings.

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