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    Matthew 5:9 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Matthew 5:9, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Peace

    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

    — Matthew 5:9

    Meaning of Matthew 5:9

    Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers with the name children of God. Peace is made, not only felt. John the Apostle's feast fits a love that repairs. Take one step toward a real quarrel instead of scoring it.

    More on this theme: Bible verses about peace.

    A prayer with Matthew 5:9

    Father, make me a peacemaker. I want to be called your child, so I will move toward peace where I have been keeping score. Amen.

    Where Matthew 5:9 sits in Scripture

    Matthew presents Jesus as the teacher of the kingdom. A verse from this Gospel usually sits inside a sermon, a parable, or a moment when Jesus says what following him costs. On Sunday, December 27, 2026, Matthew 5:9 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Matthew 5:9 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Matthew 5:9

    What makes someone a peacemaker in Matthew 5:9?

    December 27, 2026 is the feast of St. John the Apostle, and Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers: they will be called children of God. John wrote of love that repairs. Peace is made, not only felt.

    Is avoiding conflict the same as making peace?

    No. Avoidance can leave the quarrel in charge. A peacemaker takes a step toward a real breach. John's feast fits love that tells the truth and still seeks communion.

    What quarrel needs one step today?

    Name it. Take one honest, unspectacular step toward peace instead of scoring the point. Pray to be called a child of God because you made peace, not because you kept the silence of resentment.