THE BEATITUDES

November 01, 2010

D A I L Y G O S P E L         

The beatitudes describe what our Christian character should be like. It might be a good idea if each of us writes out a copy of the beatitudes and puts it in a place where we can read it each day. In this way, we will be reminded of how we should be living our lives. Sometimes we need to be able to see the goal clearly before us in order to be inspired by it.

Matthew 5:1-12a

1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 He began to teach them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. 6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.”