Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Sermon on the Mount


Joseph Vempeny


The guidelines to lead a life of holiness were given to us some 2000 years ago by Jesus in his teachings in the gospels, especially in the Sermon on the Mount. A few of these are enough for anyone to attain holiness.

·         Live like a child.  Trust in the Lord and love Him as a three-year-old trusts its father or mother and loves them. A child never worries about the future nor cry over the past.  Neither should you.

·         Live in selfless love.  Entertain only positive sentiments like love and compassion towards everyone.  There should be no place in your heart for negative sentiments like hatred, envy, anger or even indifference.

·         Forgive. Forgive anyone who has hurt you or your dear ones and ask forgiveness of any one you have hurt.

·       Be poor in spirit.  Do not be attached to wealth or material possessions.  Be content with what you have.

·         Remember that whenever you do something for the poor and needy you are doing it for the Lord.

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