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God’s Plan of Salvation
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Jesus the ChristLife & Mission
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The Word became flesh so that thus
we might know God’s love.
The Word became flesh to be our
model of holiness.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church)
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You were sent to call sinners.
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disciple
discipulus
μαθητής
to learn • to discernknowledge by immersion
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“And he appointed twelve, whom he also named ‘apostles’ to be with him, and
to be sent out to proclaim the message.”
(Mark 3:14)
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the messageWhat is
?
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The Beatitudes
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blessed
beatus
μακάριος
to be happy • to increasegrowing in God’s grace
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O the blessedness of the poor in spirit,for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
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O the blessedness of the poor in spirit,for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
He has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
Isaiah 61:1
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O the blessedness of the poor in spirit,for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
The Lord is near to the broken hearted, and saves the crushed
in spirit. Psalm 34:18
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O the blessedness of the poor in spirit,for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled,
but the one who humbles himself shall be exalted.
Luke 18:14
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O the blessedness of the poor in spirit,for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven.
O the misery of the proud in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom
of self-destruction.
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O the blessedness of those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
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O the blessedness of those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
When God saw how great was the wickedness of man …
His heart was grieved. Genesis 6:5
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O the blessedness of those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your word
gives me life Psalm 119:50
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O the blessedness of those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, ‘We see,’
your guilt remains. John 9:41
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O the blessedness of those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
O the misery of those who rejoice in their sinfulness, for
they will be their own and only consolation.
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O the blessedness of the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
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O the blessedness of the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Now the man Moses was most meek, more so than any man
on the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3
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O the blessedness of the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in
abundant peace Psalm 37:11
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O the blessedness of the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly of heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29
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O the blessedness of the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
O the misery of those who demand their rights before
God, for they have missed that which is given freely.
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O the blessedness of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
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O the blessedness of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are
restless until they rest in you. Saint Augustine
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O the blessedness of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
As the deer pants for running streams, so my soul thirsts for
you, O God. Psalm 42:1
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O the blessedness of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33
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O the blessedness of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.
O the misery of those who seek instant gratification, for they
shall yearn in all eternity.
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O the blessedness of the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy.
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O the blessedness of the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy.
Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgements, show
kindness and mercy to one another.
Zechariah 7:9
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O the blessedness of the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy.
The sinner borrows and does not pay back, but the just shows mercy and gives.
Psalm 37:21
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O the blessedness of the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy.
And if the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven
times and says, “I repent”, you must forgive.’
Luke 17:4
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O the blessedness of the merciful,
for they shall receive mercy.
O the misery of those who want others to pay for their sins, for they cannot see that
Christ has paid for theirs.
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O the blessedness of the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
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O the blessedness of the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
On that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David
and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them
from sin and impurity. Zechariah 13:1
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O the blessedness of the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God
of their salvation. Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the
God of Jacob. Psalm 24:5-6
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O the blessedness of the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
Nothing accursed will be found there any more. But the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it,
and his servants will worship him; they will see his face
Revelation 22:3-4
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O the blessedness of the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
O the misery of those who practice deceit in their hearts, for they shall hide their faces
from on the day of truth.
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O the blessedness of the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
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O the blessedness of the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift
up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.
Isaiah 2:4
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O the blessedness of the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
Psalm 37:37
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O the blessedness of the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then
peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and
good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17
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O the blessedness of the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
O the misery of those who die in the wars they instigate, for
their bodies will be unclaimed.
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O the blessedness of those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
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O the blessedness of those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
For the Lord would be moved to pity by their groaning because of those who persecuted and
oppressed them. Judges 2:18
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O the blessedness of those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in
awe of your words. Psalm 119:161
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O the blessedness of those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Romans 12:14
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O the blessedness of those who are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake,for theirs is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
O the misery of those who seek the favour of the wicked,
for it is their kingdom that they shall they inherit.
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The broken and needy seewhat they lack…
…grieve for their sins, whichseparate them from God.
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Those who acknowledgetheir sinfulness…
…know their unworthinessbefore God.
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Knowing his place beforeGod…
…the man hungers for Hisgoodness.
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In seeking goodness…
…we grieve for andforgive the sins of others.
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In our compassion forsinners…
…our hearts are madepure.
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With purity of heart…
…we seek to reconcilemen with God.
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But in our desire to bringGod’s peace…
…we are destined to suffer atthe hands of men.
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The Beatitudes are the way of Love.
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The Beatitudes are the way of Sacrifice.
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The Beatitudes are the way of the Cross.
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Greater love has no man than this:
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
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Christ teaches the perfection of Love.
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Murder
Adultery
Divorce
Oaths
Retaliation
Conditional love
Self-righteousness
Good will
Purity of thought
Fidelity
Honesty
Submission
Perfect love
Humble service
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Parables
Images of Divine Love
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Parables
Veiled in the mystery of the Cross
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Parables
Eternal truths made present realities
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Miracles
Power and prerogative of God in Christ
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Miracles
The need for faith, trust, and obedience
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Miracles
Eternal truths made present realities
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Listen to your facilitators share their favourite parables and miracles from the Gospels, and share your feelings about
what they mean to you.