The Gospel of the Word of God Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A February 1, 2026 "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Matthew 5:1-12a The Eight Beatitudes are the charter of the Kingdom of Heaven, reversing worldly values and revealing the path to true happiness that Jesus invites every Christian to follow. Happiness does not lie in power, wealth, or external success, but in a humble, loving, pure, and faithful heart to God, even at the cost of suffering. Living the Beatitudes is living according to the spirit of Jesus and will surely lead us to eternal happiness.