Christine Hebert, MSG Chaplain
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The Eight Beatitudes
- Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land.
- Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice; for they shall be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.
- Blessed are they that suffer persecution for the sake of justice; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Good Will Publishers Inc. Copyright 1961
The beatitudes, how many of us truly understand these? We all have different understandings.
This is one of my understandings: As God’s children, I would like to think that we walk in love serving others, by feeding the hungry, helping the fatherless and widows, clothing people in need, and listening as God does to his children.