Who are the blessed ones of God? For Micah, they are those who do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
\nFor Paul, they are the ones who find wisdom in the weakness of the cross. For Jesus, they are the poor, the meek, the merciful,
\nthe pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who mourn, and those who hunger for righteousness.
\nIn baptism we find our blessed identity and calling in this countercultural way of living and serving.<\/p>\n
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\nContemporary<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"