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Life flourishes as we focus on what really matters and seek what is above.

Sunday, Feb. 1, is the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Mass readings: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Matthew 5:1-12a.

Life becomes blessed and flourishing when we are single-hearted and centered, when we “see God” because we are no longer distracted by so many lesser things. That’s what Christ teaches us through the beatitudes.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of God is theirs.

In other words, what happens when our hearts are centered on the eternal glories of heaven? These glories are a promised treasure that will not disappoint! Blessed indeed are we if we grasp this truth.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

What happens when we are no longer emotionally addicted to the need for worldly happiness and accept that this world has its trials?

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