Detachment is a key theme in the spiritual masters. It means that we must detach ourselves from all of those created goods–sex, money, power, pleasure–that are not our ultimate good. When we do this, we experience a spiritual freedom that actually enables us to enjoy those things more. Luke’s version of the Beatitudes is, I submit, all about this detachment.
Blessed Detachment
Cycle COrdinary TimeWeek 6
by Bishop Robert BarronFebruary 15, 2004
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Authors
Bishop Robert Barron
Catechism
2553, 2539, 2536, 2534, 2514, 1863, 1849, 377, 1829
Liturgical Readings
Cycle C - Ordinary Time - Week 6
Scriptures
Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 6:20-26, Luke 6:17, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Seasons
Ordinary Time
Topics
Cross, Culture, God, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Non-Violence, Scripture, Sexuality, Spiritual Gifts, Suffering