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The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12. “As a way of accompanying our journey together, for the next three years I would like to reflect with you on the Beatitudes.” Pope Francis, World Youth Day Message, 2014. and he began to. teach them, saying…. Jesus. went up on a.
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The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12
“As a way of accompanying our journey together, for the next three years I would like to reflect with you on the Beatitudes.” Pope Francis, World Youth Day Message, 2014
and he began to teach them, saying… Jesus went up on a mountainsideand sat down...
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
for they will inherit the earth Blessed are the meek,
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you… because ofme. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven
“The Beatitudes of Jesus are new and revolutionary… Jesus challenges us to take seriously his approach to life and to decide which path is right for us and leads to true joy. This is the great challenge of faith.” Pope Francis, World Youth Day Message, 2014