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About the Beatitudes…
The Beatitudes are a collection of teachings by Jesus Christ that form a crucial part of the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 5:3-12). These teachings are also found in a slightly different form in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 6:20-23). The term "Beatitudes" comes from the Latin word "beatus," meaning "blessed" or "happy." Each Beatitude begins with the phrase "Blessed are," followed by a description of a group of people and the reward they will receive. These sayings outline the values and behaviors that are esteemed in the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing humility, mercy, and righteousness.
The Beatitudes are considered foundational to Christian ethics and spirituality. They invert common social values, highlighting the blessedness of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Each Beatitude presents a paradox, promising divine rewards such as comfort, inheritance of the earth, fulfillment, mercy, vision of God, and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven to those who embody these virtues. As a whole, the Beatitudes challenge believers to live in a way that reflects the love, compassion, and justice of God.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3-12, New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
What better way for young kids to learn their prayers than comic color pages?! The Nicene Creed is intended as an encapsulation of the core beliefs of Roman Catholics.
"I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen."
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