Journal 14

Beatitudes:
1. How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

2. Blessed are the gentle; they shall have the earth as their inheritance.

3. Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.

6. Blessed are the pure of heart; for they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called children of God.

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Beatitude Values:

1. Putting trust in God not things.

2. Humility in all we do; non-violence

3. Patient suffering and enduring hardships reap their reward.

4. Getting involved, helping the downtrodden; working for the equality of people.

5. Mercy and forgiveness.

6. Loving God with one’s whole heart, whole mind, whole soul.

7. Peacemaking; loving those who are hard to love.

8. Being willing to suffer for the right thing even if abused verbally or physically; accepting the
consequences of living a good life.

Beatitudes for today:

1. Blessed are you in your poverty; you are not shut in the false world of convention, riches, and human security.

2. Blessed are you because you are gentle; you refuse violence and aggressiveness.

3. Blessed are you because you mourn for the sake of humanity; you will be happy in the kingdom of God.

4. Blessed are you because you hunger and thirst for justice; your heart beats in the rhythm of the heart of Jesus.

5. Blessed are you because you are merciful; you attach your heart to misery; you will receive mercy.

6. Blessed are you because your heart is pure; you do not accept compromises.

7. Blessed are you because at all times and at every moment you want to be an instrument of peace; seeking reconciliation above all things.

8. Blessed are you because you have allowed your own conscience to develop; you have accepted persecution; you have not been afraid to proclaim the truth.