Blessed Are You When Men Shall Revile You And Persecute You
In our previous post of this series, we discussed persecution for righteousness’ sake. This week, we continue our examination of persecution with the last of the beatitudes. “Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly […]
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness’ Sake
Uncover the rewards of enduring persecution for righteousness’ sake. Find hope in the midst of trials as a faithful disciple of Christ!
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Learn about the role of peacemakers in the Orthodox tradition and how their actions reflect their identity as children of God.
Blessed Are The Pure In Heart
Exploring the meaning of ‘Blessed are the pure in heart’ from the Beatitudes series. Discover how to achieve purity of heart and see God.
Blessed Are The Merciful
What does it mean to be merciful, and how will God bless them? Learn how you can experience the transformative impact of mercy in your life.
Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst After Righteousness
Find out what it truly means to hunger and thirst after righteousness. Discover the fulfillment that comes from seeking righteousness.
Blessed Are The Meek
Learn about the virtue of meekness and its impact on spiritual growth. Explore the third beatitude and its promise of inheriting the earth.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Learn how blessed mourning leads to comfort and hope. Discover the true nature of mourning and its role in our spiritual growth.
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
Exploring the first beatitude: blessed are the poor in spirit. Learn what it means to have a spirit of humility and dependence on God.
New Orthodox Blog Series: The Beatitudes
Over the next several weeks, we will take an in-depth look at the Beatitudes through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. The Beatitudes are the series of blessings pronounced by Christ in Matthew 5:1-12. Each post will focus on one blessing, how we can apply the meaning of Christ’s words to our lives. In this first […]