Who are the poor in spirit?

QUESTION? / COMMENT!

Blessings brothers and sisters in Christ. I don’t know if it’s my slow mind or I just have not heard a clear explanation of Mathew 1:2 blessed are the poor in spirit. When Jesus says this…what kind of poor does he refer to?

ANSWER! / COMMENT!

Christ's peace.

Thank you for listening and for your question.

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church # 's 2544 through 2547 there is an explanation of Matthew 5:3. The poor in spirit are the humble and meek who give themselves trustingly to God and depend on Him. In the Ignatius Study Bible Hanh and Mithc give this commentary, " Those who recognize their need of God and His grace. Unattached to this world, they find their security in the Lord and relyon His mercy rather than their merits or material wealth. The spiritually poor can also be  economically poor, for  these are often rich in faith (Jas 2:5). Full possession of the kingdom will be theirs at the final judgment (Mt 25:34) (CCC 2544-47)." 

   "May the Lord bless and keep you. May His face shine on you and be gracious to you. May He look on you kindly and give you peace" (Num 6:24-26).

God love you,

Mary Barber, Radio Show Host "Bible with the Barbers" on virginmostpowerfulradio.org