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 who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]