Daily Scripture Reflection & Prayer: November 1,2026

LECTIO - Read Scripture Text:   Matthew 5:1-12a

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and his disciples joined him. Then he taught them saying:

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

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you, when others revile you and persecute you, and speak evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for they persecuted the prophets before you.”

MEDITATIO - Meditate on text, allow the LORD to touch us with His Word:

How well am I truly living as the one Christ calls me to be in the Beatitudes? How well am I conforming myself and my life to Him and His life?

BREAKING OPEN THE TEXT:

Today’s gospel reading recounts Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where he assures us of divine joy and fulfillment found in loving and right relationships with our LORD and one another.

ORATIO – Lifting our minds and hearts to the LORD in prayer:

LORD, Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, send your Spirit to stir within us and lead us to live by the grace of your beatitudes. Help us to hear your voice daily calling us to holiness. Amen.

CONTEMPLATIO – Sitting with the LORD in silence for a minute or more