Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Matthew 5:1-12a. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 146 (Psalm 146: 6-10).

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The Gospel reading is as follows:

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."

Reflections related to these readings:

Community in Mission: Picture This! A Homily for the 4th Sunday of the Year (31 JAN 26) 

Benedictine College: This Sunday, Jesus Will Give Us Everything If We Crawl Out of Satan's Trap (29 JAN 26)

Word on Fire: Do You Want to Be Happy? (Cycle A * Ordinary Time * 4th Week) 

The Pilot: Echoes: Scott Hahn: The blessed path (30 JAN 26 

The Pilot: Echoes: Deacon Greg Kandra: Scripture Reflection for Feb. 1, 2026, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (28 JAN 26  

The Quiet Corner: Following the Path of St. Bridget and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad (29 JAN 26)