{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Four-walk-together.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fliving-the-beatitudes-do-they-matter-rcvfJZl9","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Living the Beatitudes; Do they matter?","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/bcd2996d-3c35-40bf-899e-9f661b36ff4c/889ae6f0-6737-4f67-a1ee-dfd43d713ff9/cover-resized.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/e6a17b69-7e01-4ae7-97c1-9a2c852549c3\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Living the Beatitudes; Do they matter?\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode, Paul R. Long OFS explores the Beatitudes, teachings from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing their relevance in modern life. He discusses the historical context, the structure and depth of the Beatitudes, and how they challenge conventional values. Long highlights the importance of humility, mourning, meekness, and the pursuit of righteousness, encouraging listeners to live out these teachings in practical ways. The conversation concludes with a call to reflect on how the Beatitudes can inspire a life of compassion and purpose."}