We would like to share the theme ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness’ with you.
This beatitude reminds us of the time Jesus used these references in the Sermon on the Mount to communicate a blessed appetite for a particular pursuit: righteousness.
We are saved by faith alone, yet we are called to grow, to mature, to live a more upright, more righteous, life. We want to live a life that is attractive to those who don’t know they need the astounding truth of the Gospel.
Our hunger for righteousness can sometimes come and go, and sometimes our hunger for worldly things takes over. It’s frustrating for us all but can be even more so for children!
Children can try to hunger and thirst for righteousness by:
•Doing the right thing in school and at home
•Making good choices
•Doing good deeds at home, school and in the community.
• Showing kindness and compassion for those that are lonely, sad or in need of a friend.
We would encourage families to go through this thought-provoking resource shared by our wonderful diocese and engage in the topics of discussion:
Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness
St John Southworth was a devoted Catholic who was known to be righteous. He loved God with all his heart and became a priest, at a time when it was forbidden to practise Catholicism in England. He followed the beatitudes and teachings of Jesus, sharing his faith with others and celebrating Mass.
St-John-Southworth (Please click on this resource to learn more about St John Southworth).
We hope these resources will be useful to you and your families.
God bless you all,
Mrs Avdiu
