As Jesus is the cornerstone upon which the Church is built, so are his teachings the unifying cornerstone of Christian doctrine.

The secret

The secret is: there is no secret. Yet, even though it is obvious, it is ignored. That’s the real secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what they already instinctively know, but have ignored. For instance, the beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) are an obvious secret if we just take time to reflect on life. Spiritually self-satisfied people are shallow and empty, but those who recognize their spiritual poverty are pleasant. Those who mourn for society’s ills are more ready to change than those who ignore them. Humble people have more friends than the arrogant. Desiring to do right is better than wanting to do wrong. Everyone wants mercy; giving it is golden. Pure hearted people are true friends. Everyone wants peace, but few work for it. Doing the right thing is still right, even when others abuse us for it.

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