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 [...]

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 will find God in life’s dark corners. The Anti-Be-Attitudes Blessed are the go-getters, for they will get rich quickly… Blessed are the pragmatists, they will get the job done… [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Blessed are the battlers who, through their struggle, are open about who they really are and see the deception of wealth. They will understand that, in God’s way, there is enough for all. Those who are grieved by the way of the world, who see that things aren’t right, will be blessed. Although they will [...]

Blessed are the battlers who, through their struggle, are open about who they really are and see the deception of wealth. They will understand that, in God’s way, there is enough for all. Those who are grieved by the way of the world, who see that things aren’t right, will be blessed. Although they will [...]

“Blessed are those who know how little they know and are therefore willing to listen to the world to see what it says about itself. Theirs is the path that leads to whatever wonder there is to be found. Blessed are those who understand that all is not well. Blessed are those unwilling to drink [...]

The sun rose early; climbed into the sky; Took away the cold night air; Brought the warm dawn light.And Jesus sat upon a rock, Looking round at the gathering throng Who came to the mount to hear him speak– To hear him sing his song. Many were sick; many there were sore; Many of them [...]

I love this version of The Be-Attitudes because its so passionate and inspiring. We use this version regularly now in the liturgy at St Andrew’s my local church. – Dave Andrews Blessed are the poor… Not the penniless, but those whose hearts are free. Blessed are those who mourn… Not those who whimper, but those [...]

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 [...]