The Good Sense of Jesus: A Commentary on the Beatitudes

by Iván Pertiné

It is often said that living the Gospel is difficult. In reality, it is the easiest thing.

It is difficult to live without God, groping aimlessly, alone. It is easier to listen to him, belong to a Christian community, walk with others . . . . It is difficult to be alone, and it is difficult to live as a slave to your particular passions and the pressures and expectations of the world.

In contrast, life is made simpler, when we trust in the Word and give ourselves over to Christ.  The teaching of Christ is designed for the human heart. His teaching is sensible and it makes us sensible.

And so, he whoever practices the teachings of Sermon on the Mount, with the grace of God, will enter into the pathways of “the good sense of Jesus.”

Genres: Catholic

272 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2019

Reviews

[Thomas Dooley · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing exploration of the Beatitudes with practical application and exercises. Although it is a compilation of talks given to clergy on retreat, the lessons and formation are practical for everyday living as clergy, religious, or lay faithful. This is a must read on any Catholic bookshelf.