The Sermon on the Mount

Lectio on The Sermon on the Mount

From St. Augustine’s On the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount (with Scripture translation from the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers (NPNF) edition of St. Augustine.)

The Beatitudes: The Ordered Ascent of the Soul
Blessed are The Poor in Spirit - Matthew 5:3 Completed
Blessed are They That Mourn - Matthew 5:4 Completed
Blessed are The Meek - Matthew 5:5 Completed
Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness - Matthew 5:6 Completed
Blessed are The Merciful - Matthew 5:3 Completed
Blessed are The Pure in Heart - Matthew 5:8 Completed
Blessed are The Peacemakers - Matthew 5:9 Completed
Blessed are They That Suffer Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake - Matthew 5:10 Completed
Conclusion - Matthew 5:3–10 Completed
The Identity of the Formed Disciple
Salt of the Earth and Light of the World - Matthew 5:13–16 Completed
The Interior Fulfillment of the Law
The Law Fulfilled, Not Destroyed - Matthew 5:17–20 Completed
Anger and Reconciliation - Matthew 5:21–26 Completed
Purity of Heart and Fidelity - Matthew 5:27–32 Completed
Truthfulness and Simplicity of Speech - Matthew 5:33–37 Completed
Non-Retaliation and Patience - Matthew 5:38–42 Completed
Love of Enemies and Perfection - Matthew 5:43–48 Completed
Hidden Righteousness Before God
Almsgiving in Secret - Matthew 6:1–4 Completed
Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:5–15 Completed
Fasting and Interior Discipline - Matthew 6:16–18 Completed
Single-Hearted Orientation of the Soul
Treasure in Heaven and the Single Eye: Matthew 6:19–24 Completed
Trust in Divine Providence - Matthew 6:25–34 Completed
Judgment, Discernment, and Perseverance
Judgment and Discernment - Matthew 7:1–6 Completed
Asking, Seeking, Knocking - Matthew 7:7–11 Completed
The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12 Completed
The Narrow Way - Matthew 7:13–14 Completed
False Prophets and True Fruits - Matthew 7:15–20 Completed
True Obedience - Matthew 7:21–23 Completed
The House Built on the Rock - Matthew 7:24–27 Completed