I am convinced that the world is a much darker place than when I entered it in 1958.  While we know that the resurrection of Christ has ultimately defeated Satan and his works, evil persists.  Isis is so diabolical, I struggle to believe, that they even exist. 

In the face of such darkness, the followers of Christ, must persevere in being the light.

This is the light that comes from living a “Beatitude Life”. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Eight Beatitudes provides the following:

The text of St. Matthew runs as follows:

·        Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Verse 3)

·        Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. (Verse 4)

·        Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Verse 5)

·        Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. (Verse 6)

·        Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (Verse 7)

·        Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God. (Verse 8)

·        Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (Verse 9)

·        Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Verse 10)

In comparing the beatitudes, with what is going on in the world today, it is mind-blowing! In being bombarded each and every day with everything that is not of Christ, it is helpful for me to be immersed in the beatitudes, reminding me of what, I, as a Catholic Christian, am created for in this dark world.  As St. Paul says, “May You and I, as believers and followers of Christ, remain strong in the grace of Jesus Christ.” (paraphrased)

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