Why the Woes? - Homily for February 17

Readings for Sunday, February 17 / 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time:  Jeremiah 17:5-8  |  Psalm 1  |  1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20  |  Luke 6:17, 20-26

We're used to hearing the "Blessed are" parts of the Beatitudes, but the "Woe to you" can shake us a bit. Why does Jesus say this to us?