“the Sermon on the Mount contains more than just practical recommendations
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“Within the team, we first decided to orient ourselves closely to the prophetic-Jesus tradition, following the example of the prophet Micah and the Sermon on the Mount
“St. Nazaria, he said, shows that pure prayer isn’t a utopia. St. Olimpiada, he continued, shows that taking on external cares and administrative or leadership responsibilities doesn’t stop a person from reaching God—rather, when such service is undertaken in God’s name, it becomes a pure offering to the Holy Trinity. St. Elisabeta, he added, shows those who fulfilled the Lord’s word to the rich young man in the Gospel: “Go, sell your possessions, give to the poor, then come and follow Me.”
“Despite everything, the challenge set forth by the prophets and Jesus—to speak to the enemy rather than threaten him—remains the best guide for those who seek peace
“the gist of the parable teaches us to forgive our fellow servants who have sinned against us, especially if they fall down before us begging forgiveness
“the gist of the parable teaches us to forgive our fellow servants who have sinned against us, especially if they fall down before us begging forgiveness
“Jesus said arise out of the abundance of the heart
