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Sincerely in Christ,
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.

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Sunday Homily

Sunday, February 14, 2010
Luke 6:17, 20-26
Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary

Gospel Summary

It is instructive to compare Luke's Beatitudes with those of Matthew (5:2-11). Luke offers just four Beatitudes while Matthew gives us eight. But the four that Luke shares with Matthew are considered the oldest version and contain the essential teaching.

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