The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12
mountainside and sat down... Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down... teach them, saying… and he began to
theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Blessed are the meek, for will inherit the earth they
Blessed hunger and thirst righteousness, theirs kingdom heaven are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, kingdom of heaven is the theirs
merciful, Blessed are the will be shown mercy for they
pure in heart, Blessed are the will see God for they
will be called children of God peacemakers, Blessed are the will be called children of God for they
persecuted because of righteousness, Blessed are those who are theirs is the kingdom of heaven for
Rejoice Blessed persecute you… because of me. are you when people insult you, and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven Rejoice
Acknowledgements Adapted with permission from a resource by CAFOD Illustrations by Ellis Nadler