The Beatitudes (Limited Series) Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-beatitudes Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the eight Beatitudes. This simple and profound proclamation of Jesus offers us a different way to look at life. Together, let's all learn more about what these upside down announcements mean. © 2025 St. Patrick Scottsdale 4661d970-4e80-51fb-b1a2-97013bd78936 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:40 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:19:17 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/MDvsn52iOWskFsjSPDnNUaFPYQd_yiFrXEtrCfdJ1zw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1ODQ2LzE2MzYw/MzY0MTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Beatitudes (Limited Series) episodic St. Patrick Scottsdale Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the eight Beatitudes. This simple and profound proclamation of Jesus offers us a different way to look at life. Together, let's all learn more about what these upside down announcements mean. Join Dr. St. Patrick Scottsdale No No The Beatitudes: Episode 1 1 1 The Beatitudes: Episode 1 full 66e9368d-f4c0-4304-b2ca-455a8db11eea https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cf83b0d Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast on the Beatitudes. In this podcast, we will unpack what it means to be Christian Disciples in Mission who are Living Beyond Sunday through the Beatitudes. 

Saint Paul says that what truly counts is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6).  May Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes keep us close to him in the service, love, and compassion of all God’s people.  Let us continue to seek growth in our knowledge and understanding of the Beatitudes and the great gift they are to all people of faith. 

In this episode, Dr. John Konicek, our Director of Parish Spirituality & Adult Formation, breaks open the first Beatitude; "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

]]> Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast on the Beatitudes. In this podcast, we will unpack what it means to be Christian Disciples in Mission who are Living Beyond Sunday through the Beatitudes. 

Saint Paul says that what truly counts is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6).  May Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes keep us close to him in the service, love, and compassion of all God’s people.  Let us continue to seek growth in our knowledge and understanding of the Beatitudes and the great gift they are to all people of faith. 

In this episode, Dr. John Konicek, our Director of Parish Spirituality & Adult Formation, breaks open the first Beatitude; "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:49:30 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1597 Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast on the Beatitudes. In this podcast, we will unpack what it means to be Christian Disciples in Mission who are Living Beyond Sunday through the Beatitudes. 

Saint Paul says that what truly counts is “faith working through love” (Gal 5:6).  May Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes keep us close to him in the service, love, and compassion of all God’s people.  Let us continue to seek growth in our knowledge and understanding of the Beatitudes and the great gift they are to all people of faith. 

In this episode, Dr. John Konicek, our Director of Parish Spirituality & Adult Formation, breaks open the first Beatitude; "Blessed are the poor in spirit."

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 2 2 2 The Beatitudes: Episode 2 full f69aafb1-ffd6-48a3-90fd-4b76feace052 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8ed7afc Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the second Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." These words echo the words of the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61. In this passage, Isaiah announces that God has sent him to comfort all who mourn. Each of us must ask ourselves how God is requesting us to do the same. The same spirit of God that was upon Isaiah is upon you.  To whom is God asking you to bring God's comfort?


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the second Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." These words echo the words of the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61. In this passage, Isaiah announces that God has sent him to comfort all who mourn. Each of us must ask ourselves how God is requesting us to do the same. The same spirit of God that was upon Isaiah is upon you.  To whom is God asking you to bring God's comfort?


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:47:34 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1450 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the second Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted." These words echo the words of the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61. In this passage, Isaiah announces that God has sent him to comfort all who mourn. Each of us must ask ourselves how God is requesting us to do the same. The same spirit of God that was upon Isaiah is upon you.  To whom is God asking you to bring God's comfort?


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 3 3 3 The Beatitudes: Episode 3 full 0cdc3749-ccf6-4b54-8b35-306109af97e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da81dc1a Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the third Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the third Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:46:38 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1203 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the third Beatitude where Jesus declares: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 4 4 4 The Beatitudes: Episode 4 full 023a788e-0b5c-4dde-9b6f-8a413483099c https://share.transistor.fm/s/50527a39 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fourth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fourth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:45:52 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1266 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fourth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 5 5 5 The Beatitudes: Episode 5 full f8f5f95c-6d13-4691-89dd-34a4d55542db https://share.transistor.fm/s/be27254f Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fifth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fifth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:45:07 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1393 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the fifth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 6 6 6 The Beatitudes: Episode 6 full 75d9e5db-5e16-492e-880a-a8768dd4957b https://share.transistor.fm/s/53c5de76 "Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the sixth Beatitude where Jesus says: ""Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God."" Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. "

]]> "Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the sixth Beatitude where Jesus says: ""Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God."" Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. "

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:44:04 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1488 "Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the sixth Beatitude where Jesus says: ""Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God."" Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:


GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. "

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 7 7 7 The Beatitudes: Episode 7 full e35186b8-3e86-4301-a62e-c810dab5af90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ef8d4be Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Seventh Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Seventh Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:42:46 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 1060 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Seventh Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> No The Beatitudes: Episode 8 8 8 The Beatitudes: Episode 8 full 85a4b7b8-c149-45fe-a741-3d20ff450566 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9182738 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

]]> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:40:45 -0700 St. Patrick Scottsdale St. Patrick Scottsdale 698 Join Dr. John Konicek as we dive further into the Eighth Beatitude where Jesus says: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." Together, let's all learn more about what this upside down announcement means. 


Resources for further reflection:

GAUDETE ET EXULTATE:  Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20180319_gaudete-et-exsultate.html

John Dear, The Beatitudes of Peace – Meditations on the Beatitudes, Peacemaking and the Spiritual Life

Max Oliva, S.J., Beatitudes for the Workplace

Practicing the Beatitudes: Inspiration and Professional Growth, Twenty-Third Publications

Lucas Chan, The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes: Biblical Studies and Ethics for Real Life. 

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