Matthew Chapter 5

Welcome to Chapter 5 of Matthew’s Gospel—one of the richest and most challenging chapters in all of Scripture. We’ll be spending quite a few weeks exploring its depth and meaning. All materials for your study are provided below. I encourage you to watch the video by Bishop Robert Barron more than once, as it offers valuable insight that will deepen over time.

Video on the Beatitudes by Bishop Robert Barron: (click here)

Introduction: Going Deeper on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5,1–12) (click here)

1. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit – “Don’t Take. Wait for God to Give.” (click here)

1.5 Reflection (click here)

2. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (click here)

3. This Is a Hard Teaching, Who Can Accept It (click here)

4. Blessed are the Meek (click here)

5. Spiritual Discernment in Real Life (click here)

6. Introduction to the Fourth Beatitude (click here)

7. Catholic Social Teaching (click here)

8. Recap of first four Beatitudes (click here)

9. A Roadmap Through the Beatitudes – The Journey of Discipleship(click here)

10. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (click here)

11. Beatitude #6 (click here)

12. A Reflection on Beatitude #6 (click here)

13. God Looks at the Heart (click here)

14. Real Life Scenarios (click here)