Father Anthony uses the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers to encourage us to ask Jesus to heal our wounds so that we may also forgive those who have sinned against us.
Father Anthony reflects on this Beatitude in Matthew as a call for us to look for ways to show mercy to others each day.
Father Anthony uses the story of Jacob wrestling with the Angel to demonstrate that when we surrender our will and trust God, we are then blessed by Him.
Father Anthony uses the story of Esther to encourage us to show humility before God as we ask Him to hear our prayers.