Join us this coming session as we explore The Beatitudes and how they contrast with the values of the world. While society often promotes power, wealth, and self-reliance, Christ calls us to humility, mercy, and righteousness. How can we, as Catholic men, live out these countercultural truths in our daily lives?
This opening session will dive into the first four Beatitudes, while the remaining four will be discussed at the following meeting.
Come ready for a powerful discussion on how we can reject the false promises of the world and embrace the blessings Christ has for us!
In preparation, we invite you to reflect on the following.
Scripture Verses
Romans 12:2 Do not conform yourselves…but be transformed!
Luke 6: 20-26 Blessed are the poor…the hungry…the weeping…and the hated…
Matthew 5: 3-12 The Beatitudes
Discussion Questions
Beatitude 1: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
- What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”?
- How can we embrace humility in a world that often values self-sufficiency and pride?
- How does being “poor in spirit” open us to receiving God’s grace?
Beatitude 2: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
- What types of mourning is Jesus referring to here?
- How can we support one another in times of mourning, either through grief or the sorrow of sin?
- How does mourning connect us to the compassion of Jesus?
Beatitude 3: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
- How does meekness differ from weakness or passivity?
- In what ways does true meekness reflect strength?
- How can we live meekly in a world that prizes power and dominance?
Beatitude 4: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”
- What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
- In your life, what areas do you feel a deep yearning for justice, holiness, or truth?
- How can we cultivate a stronger desire for righteousness in our lives?
- With so many voices proclaiming righteousness in our world, how do we discern what God means by righteousness?
We look forward to seeing you there – come and bring a friend!