Blessed Are the Poor

When the economic systems of this world fail the poor and vulnerable, where can they turn? Psalm 12:5 reveals a God who hears the groaning of the needy, rises to defend the afflicted, and promises safety to those who long for relief. In Christ, this promise reaches its ultimate fulfillment: the poor are not forgotten by God but are invited to place their hope fully in him and the coming kingdom. “Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.” — Luke 6:20 (CSB)

Treasures Neglected: Words of Jesus We Still Don’t Hear

Many Christians today are scaling the spiritual dangers of wealth like free-solo climbers on El Capitan—with no preparation and no awareness of the risk. Jesus warned clearly and repeatedly that riches are spiritually dangerous, yet much of the Church celebrates what he condemned. This post calls us to rediscover Jesus as our true treasure and repent of the materialism that has distorted his teaching.