The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time [01st February 2026]

The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time – year A –01st February 2026 #sundayreflection #legionofmary #ayuknad17 Lectionary Readings: Zeph 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Matt 5:1-12a Theme: Remnant of Israel: "Embracing the Beatitudes and the Call to Humility" ”Waiting and patience are necessary if we are to fulfill what we have begun to be, and to receive, through God’s unfailing help, what we hope for and believe.” -St. Cyprian The theme for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) centers on the Beatitudes and the importance of embracing humility. It reminds us that those who are blessed include the poor in spirit, the meek, and the righteous who trust in God. This theme highlights God’s love for the lowly and invites us to rethink the values we often see in the world around us. The Beatitudes are really significant: they form a foundation for early Christian beliefs, ethics, and spirituality. Church Fathers viewed them as more than just moral rules; they saw them as a guide for growing closer to God, a description of what the "new law" entails, and a sort of ladder for spiritual growth. In Cf. Matthew 5:1-2 CSB p1342, when Jesus teaches from a mountain, it’s a deliberate nod to Moses on Mount Sinai, positioning Jesus as the new lawgiver of the New Covenant. While Moses received the Law, Jesus, being God made flesh, gives us the new law, and his act of sitting down to teach showcases his authority. Many Eastern Fathers, especially Gregory of Nyssa (d. 394), interpreted the eight Beatitudes as steps on a ladder to spiritual fulfilment. For them, the Beatitudes were like precious pearls of the Kingdom where the "poor in spirit" strive to seek them, and the "pure in heart" find them through the grace of Christ. It’s a beautiful journey toward a deeper connection with God. The First Reading from Cf. Zephaniah (2:3; 3:12-13) CSB p1299-1300 encourages the "remnant of Israel," specifically the humble and lowly, to actively seek the Lord and pursue justice. This call mirrors the message in the Second Reading from Cf. 1 Corinthians (1:26-31) CSB p1602, where Paul highlights God's choice to elevate what is weak, foolish, and lowly in the eyes of the world to shame the strong. This illustrates that true wisdom is found in God. Cf. Psalm 146:7-9 CSB p832 complements this theme, assuring us that God stands by and protects those who seek refuge in Him. He lifts up the oppressed and cares for the vulnerable, while also reigning eternally as a faithful and righteous ruler. Furthermore, the Beatitudes in Ibid. Matthew 5:1-12a hold a vital place in the Catholic Catechism (Cf. III. Christian Beatitude No. 1720) and serve as a cornerstone of the Sermon on the Mount. They offer a profound Christological portrait, depicting Jesus as poor, meek, merciful, and pure. More than mere ethical guidelines, the Beatitudes fulfil the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham, signaling the arrival of the Kingdom of God and embodying the essence of Jesus’ teachings. _________________________________________________ ✔Thanks for watching! Have a nice day! God Bless! ✔Please Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE- LIKE - SHARE - AND - COMMENT. __________________________________________________ 👉Please Visit the link / https://www.ratisbonne.org.il/blog/su...    • The 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time [01st Febr...      / @legionofmarylegiomariae     / subscribe   __________________________________________________ #sundaygospelreflection #commentary #ayuknad17 #shortvideo #holyland #shorts #short #shortsfeed #legionofmarylegiomariae #religiousofourladyofsion #stpierredesionratisbonnemonastery #notredamedesion #LEGIOMARIAE #legionofmary #catholicmeditation #LegionofMaryLEGIOMARIAE