The Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit:
the reign of God is theirs.

2. Blessed are the sorrowing:
they shall be consoled.

3. Blessed are the lowly:
they shall inherit the land.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for holiness:
they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are they who show mercy:
mercy shall be theirs.

6. Blessed are the single-hearted:
for they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers:
they shall be called sons of God.

8. Blessed are those persecuted for holiness' sake:
the reign of God is their.