Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means.
Resources for further reflection:
GAUDETE ET EXULTATE: Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis
http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html
John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life
Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace
Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications
Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life.
