1716. The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching. They take up the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham. the Beatitudes fulfill the promises by ordering them no longer merely to the possession of a territory, but to the Kingdom of heaven:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.12
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
301. What forms does penance take in the Christian life?
145. What does the Spirit do in the Church?
500. How should children be considered?
47. Who is the Holy Spirit revealed to us by Jesus Christ?
544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?
366. What place does human freedom have in the plan of salvation?
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What are the story and life lessons drawn from the Ascension of Solomon in 1 Kings 1-2?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
Saul’s Character and the Consequences of His Choices: A Case Study in Leadership (1 Samuel 9-15)
