544. The kingdom belongs to the poor and lowly, which means those who have accepted it with humble hearts. Jesus is sent to “preach good news to the poor”;253 he declares them blessed, for “theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”254 To them – the “little ones” the Father is pleased to reveal what remains hidden from the wise and the learned.255 Jesus shares the life of the poor, from the cradle to the cross; he experiences hunger, thirst and privation.256 Jesus identifies himself with the poor of every kind and makes active love toward them the condition for entering his kingdom.257
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
144. What happened at Pentecost?
566. What places are conducive to prayer?
553. What are the different forms of the prayer of petition?
169. What is the relationship of the Catholic Church with the Jewish people?
586. What does the phrase “Who art in heaven” mean?
224. What are the sacraments and which are they?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How can wisdom protect us from evil, as revealed in Wisdom 7:28-29?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
What are 5 important lessons about wisdom found in Baruch 3:9-12?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
