Jan 30 2008

The Fourth Sunday of the Year (A)

The first reading is taken from the prophet Zephaniah.

Zephaniah 2:3

Zephaniah 3:12-13

The second reading is taken from the first letter to the people of Corinth.

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

The Gospel reading is from the Gospel of St Matthew

Matthew 5:1-12

NB. The texts are taken from the Douay-Rheims Bible.

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 30 2008

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill 2007

Members of the House of Lords are to debate the use of human embryos in experiments on Monday 4th February. This is the last chance the House of Lords will have to stop the Bill before it goes to the House of Commons.

The Bill seeks, among other things, to

  • extend the creation of embryonic children in the laboratory
  • allow embryonic children to be abused and killed for a wider range of research purposes
  • permit the creation of human-animal hybrid embryos.

Please write to one or more lords as soon as possible, urging them to move for a vote against the Bill. SPUC has produced a flyer listing members of the House of Lords to write to, and the key points to make.

Please contact SPUC on 020 7091 7091 or by e-mail at

www.spuc.org.uk/lobbying

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 30 2008

Still human, still here

Saturday February 2, 2008
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Future Action for Congo

119 -121 Marton Rd (Trade Union Centre)

Many people who attended our earlier meeting had little idea of the issues surrounding asylum.

With regard to Democratic Republic of the Congo there will be more information given regarding the situation in the country and that of our own DRC asylum seekers. February is the anniversary of the charter flight which took our family from Middlesbrough to Kinshasa. We are still actively seeking to help this family and will plan how to highlight their plight at this meeting.

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 30 2008

Live It

Sunday March 16, 2008

CAFOD are holding a ‘Live Simply’ conference entitled ‘Live It’ in Manchester on Saturday 16th March.

It is hoped that a bus from Middlesbrough will go there.

If you are interested and would like details see Barbara Morris.

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

Admission to hospital and the Sacrament of the Sick

If you know you are going into hospital and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick in anticipation of the event please contact Fr John Paul to arrange a home visit. › Continue reading

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

Welcome to our new Bishop

Thursday January 31, 2008
7:00 pmto8:30 pm

Friday 25th January will see a very important event in the history of our Diocese when Monsignor Terence Drainey will be ordained as the seventh Bishop of Middlesbrough.

We pray for God’s blessing on Bishop-elect Drainey and on our diocese as he takes up his new responsibilities. › Continue reading

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

Baptism Preparation

Monday January 21, 2008
7:00 pmto9:00 pm
Monday February 4, 2008
7:00 pmto9:00 pm

From 7-9pm on Monday 21st January and 4th February Father John Lumley and Jane Cook will be leading workshops for catechists who are undertaking the work of Baptism preparation and Children’s Liturgy of the Word in the Parish of St. Clare, Middlesbrough.

This meeting is intended for catechists but all are welcome.

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

The Traidcraft Stall

Saturday January 26, 2008
6:00 pm
Sunday January 27, 2008
9:30 amto10:30 am

The Traidcraft Stall will be open on 26th and 27th January, when you will have the opportunity to buy great produce and help fight poverty at the same time.
Thanks to the members of the Justice and Peace Group for running the stall and to all who support it.

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

Education Sunday

Sunday 20th January 2008

The Catholic Church makes a resounding contribution to the educational endeavors of these lands and to the success achieved. Through Catholic schools and colleges, generations continue in the footsteps of their forbearers and migrants continue to find a welcome in their new “home”. So on this day, with our Christian partners, we invite people to ‘come and see’.

For more information please see www.cesew.org.uk

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Jan 16 2008

Peace Sunday - Pax Christi

On Peace Sunday, 20th January 2008 the Holy Father will release a message ‘The Human Family - The Community of Peace’ reminding us that our faith calls on us to live as a human family seeking peace together for all.

Pax Christi continues to support parishes, schools and individuals in working for peace through:

  • reconciliation
  • the promotion of a culture of peace and nonviolence
  • providing the means to bring about peace e.g. through peace education resources and training

For more information please see www.paxchristi.org.uk

Zephaniah 2:3
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
3Seek the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, you that have wrought his judgment: seek the just, seek the meek: if by any means you may be hid in the day of the Lord's indignation.
Zephaniah 3:12-13
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg LXX Hebrew
12And I will leave in the midst of thee a poor and needy people: and they shall hope in the name of the Lord.
13The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies, nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed, and shall lie down, and there shall be none to make them afraid.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
27But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong.
28And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:
29That no flesh should glory in his sight.
30But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and justice, and sanctification, and redemption:
31That, as it is written: He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord.
Matthew 5:1-12
View in: NAB NIV NJB Vulg Greek
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him.
2And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake:
12Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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