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Strength of God - 12/30/24 - The different narratives in the Gospels Friar Gilson and Dom José Falcão reflect on the different narratives of the four Gospels: Jesus and the money changers in the temple: John 2, 13-21 Matthew 21, 12-17 Mark 11, 15-19 One day, Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Then he said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come; give us today the bread we need for our food; forgive us our sins, for we also forgive those who sin against us; and do not lead us into temptation.” Luke 11, 1-4 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted! 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth! 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied! 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy! 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God! 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God! 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Matthew 5:3-10 20 Then he looked up at his disciples and said, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied! Blessed are you who weep now, for you will rejoice! 22 Blessed are you when people hate you and exclude you and revile you and slander your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 Rejoice in that day and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. This is how their fathers treated the prophets. Luke 6:20-23 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Matthew 12:28 But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Luke 11:20 “If anyone comes to me and does not love his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26 Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever loves his son more than me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10, 37.