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The Beatitudes

Discover how to embody the Beatitudes and live a blessed life according to Jesus' teachings. From being pure in heart to showing mercy, learn to love and serve others as an expression of faith.

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The Beatitudes

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  1. The Beatitudes

  2. The Attitudes Jesus Wants Us to “Be”

  3. Jesus Teaches Us How to live a Blessed Life To be blessed is to have the deep joy that comes from being close to Jesus.

  4. Blessed are the Pure in heart • To love God with our whole selves • Seek to please God in all of our words and our actions

  5. Blessed are the poor in spirit • Be humble • Trust in God for everything • Not focus upon material things

  6. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted • People mourn, or are sad, because of loss or suffering. • Those who mourn with others care deeply. • They reach out to others and help. • Jesus blesses us when we care and help others.

  7. reach Out With love

  8. Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy • The Bible, or Scripture, tells us that God is merciful. • God’s mercy is his deep, unconditional love for us. • God’s mercy includes forgiveness but goes far beyond that.

  9. Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy • Try to love as God does • See all people as God’s beloved children, including self. • Care for the needs of others.

  10. Corporal Works of Mercy • Corporal means bodily • Caring for the bodily or physical needs of others • Jesus calls us to care for others as if for him. • “Whatever you did for these least brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25)

  11. Corporal Works of Mercy • Feed the hungry • Give drink to the thirsty • Comfort the sick • Shelter the homeless • Bury the dead • Clothe the naked • Visit the prisoner

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