In this powerful first episode of a three-part podcast series, Fr. John Dear unpacks the Beatitudes with Sister Joan Chittister—not as prayers, but as bold, countercultural ways of living that challenge systems of power. "The eight Beatitudes of life are actually the eight attitudes for life," Sister Joan says.
Together, they dive into:
- Blessed are the poor in spirit– What does it mean to let go of ego and privilege in a world obsessed with power
- Blessed are those who mourn– How do we turn grief into action in the face of war, climate collapse, and social injustice?
- Blessed are the meek, humble, and gentle– Why is humility a revolutionary force for peace?
Listen now on the Nonviolent Jesus podcast.
