short story, a symphony, not a solo. how narrow our site and how monochrome our understanding when we do not embrace the richness of different perspectives. we can t see round ourselves by ourselves, but need other human beings if we are able to be what we were created to be, notjust humans being, but humans becoming. the text we heard from the gospel of matthew is from the beatitudes, or sayings of extreme blessing. the subtleties and nuancesin extreme blessing. the subtleties and nuances in the original language is hidden, and makes it very difficult for us to understand. but another way to see this today isjesus setting out his stall, announcing his manifesto. placid are can mean, this is what my vision looks like. this is what i will stand for, work for, for my life for. this is what my kingdom coming looks like in real time. blessed are. another translation is, you are on the right track if. the poor in spirit, they are not weak or poor, the meat are not doormats, no.
pulls them down like a whirlpool. there is no them and us, only us, and when one human being suffers, we all suffer. my kingdom coming means we comfort each other, welcome each other, cherish every human life. mercy and peace are not ideals to be domesticated or downgraded. they are not good to haves. they are part of the fabric of our being. are we on the fabric of our being. are we on the right track? this ancient text reminds us today that a bold vision like this is a tough and very often thankless task. calling for love when there is so much fear is not for the faint hearted. but rejoice,