Gospel
text (Mt 5,1-12a): When
Jesus saw the crowds, He went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples
gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them: «Fortunate are
those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate
are those who mourn, they shall be comforted. Fortunate are the gentle, they
shall possess the land. Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied. Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find
mercy. Fortunate are those with a pure heart, for they shall see God. Fortunate
are those who work for peace, they shall be called children of God. Fortunate
are those who are persecuted for the cause of justice, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you
and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad
and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God. This is how this people
persecuted the prophets who lived before you».
Gospel text ( L uke 11,1-4): One day Jesus was praying in a certain place and when He had finished, one of his disciples said to him, «Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples». And Jesus said to them, «When you pray, say this: Father, hallowed be your name, may your kingdom come, give us each day the kind of bread we need, and forgive us our sins, for we also for-give all who do us wrong, and do not bring us to the test»
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