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The Beatitudes teach us where to stand

Steve · April 17, 2020 · 6 Comments

“The Beatitudes are a geography. They teach us where to stand.”
– Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ

Below is a new, short, spoken-word video from me inspired by an idea from Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ.

“We’re in the right place if: A new look at the Beatitudes.” Written and narrated by me, with music by my friend and collaborator John Caravelli.

If you’d like to read the words, see this previous post.

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  1. Schneider, II, MD, FACS Thomas ("TJ") says

    April 17, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Awesome Steve thanks for the inspiration!

    Tom

  2. admin says

    April 19, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    Thanks, Tom. And thanks for all you do for so many.

  3. Judy Oberman says

    April 21, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Beautiful, and certainly food for thought! -Thanks, and God bless you! Your “last 7 words of Christ” reflections were awe inspiring, also!

  4. admin says

    April 22, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Thanks for letting me know, Judy. Thanks for your continued reading and support.

  5. Jan Thornton says

    April 23, 2020 at 6:40 am

    Amazing timing for these profound reflections. I am working with a man in his 50’s who had never before known about the Beatitudes before RCIA. He is in awe of them and I will be passing this on to him. Thank you, Steve!

  6. admin says

    May 6, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Wonderful, Jan. Thanks for your important ministry. I hope this helps him in some small way.

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