Journal-
1. Open up the Beatitudes Worksheet.
2. Complete exercise 8 - Questions 1 – 4
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 cry for shall you be helped.
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.
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