I believe that the poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom of Heaven.
I believe there will be comfort for those who mourn.
I believe that being meek is a good thing and that those who give everything will inherit the earth.
I believe that those whose heart is set on seeking righteousness will find it.
I believe the [...]

Then Jesus took his disciples up on the mountain and gathered
them around Him. And then He taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Blessed are the meek,
Blessed are the merciful,
Blessed are you who thirst for justice,
Blessed are you who are persecuted,
Blessed are the peacemakers.”
And Simon Peter said, “Do we have to write this stuff down?”
And [...]

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those [...]

3“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope.
With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
4“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you.
Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
5“You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, [...]

3`God makes happy those who know that they need him.
The kingdom of heaven is for them.
4`God makes happy those who are sad.
They will have comfort.
5`God makes happy those who quietly trust him and do not try to get their own way.
The world will belong to them.
6`God makes happy those who are hungry and thirsty for [...]

We believe it is a blessing to be counted amongst the poor
                       for to such belongs the kingdom of God;
It is a blessing to go hungry now
                       for then we will know satisfaction;
It [...]

Steve Bradbury’s favourite version of the beatitudes:
Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around him, he taught them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek.
Blessed are they that mourn.
Blessed are the merciful.
Blessed are they that thirst for justice.
Blessed are you when you [...]

The First Beatitude
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…”
The Be-Attitude
Blessed are the shy and lonely, for they [...]

Blessed are the leaders who have not sought the high place, but who have been drafted into service because of their ability and willingness to serve.
Blessed are the leaders who know where they are going, why they are going, and how to get there.
Blessed are the leaders who know no discouragement, who present no alibis.
Blessed [...]

Blessed are the nurses who make us whole again, day and night;
the nurses who come with a smile and a laugh,
the nurses who read the fears behind our brave fronts,
the nurses who held our hands through the bone marrow biopsies.
Blessed are the nurses who ran downstairs to get our platelets and blood
or across the [...]

Blessed are the caregivers
who refuse to compare their responsibilities with others.
Blessed are the caregivers
who have learned to laugh, for it is their only chance for sanity.
Blessed are those caregivers
who accept the disabilities of their charges,
letting each person develop at their own speed.
Blessed are the caregivers
who can redirect negative behavior, without anger. [...]

by Paul Simon
Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit.
Blessed is the lamb whose blood flows.
Blessed are the sat upon, Spat upon, Ratted on,
O Lord, Why have you forsaken me?
I got no place to go,
I’ve walked around Soho for the last night or so.
Ah, but it doesn’t matter, no.
Blessed is the land and the kingdom.
Blessed [...]