From today’s reading...
‘Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven; this is how they persecuted the prophets before you.’” Matthew 5:12
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us what we now know as the Beatitudes.
He concludes today’s Gospel reading with a reminder that the great prophets who came before us were persecuted on earth, but, as a result of them standing strong and staying true to the Truth, they shall receive great blessings in the form of eternity in heaven.
In a way, He is saying, “Tough times don’t last, but people tough and strong in the faith, will last forever in paradise.”
That should be enough motivation to help you...
Stay the course.
Keep the faith.
Endure.
Now go sell something.