The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 6:20-31

Jesus looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are

poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are

hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now,

for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when

they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son

of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is

great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.”

“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.

“Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you

who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you

when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the

false prophets. “But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good

to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who

abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and

from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your

shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away

your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have

them do to you.