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Angelia Wilson

The Beatitudes- Assignment

What are the Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes or the Evangelical Counsels are the blessings that Jesus taught to the disciples on the
Mount. The most important part of the Sermon on the Mount was the Beatitudes. On the mount he speaks
about the blessings his disciples will obtain, these are the Beatitudes.

Name the eight beatitudes:


1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God.
2) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
3) Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
4) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
5) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
6) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
7) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
8) Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.

Describe each beatitude in your own words?

1. The first beatitude means that no matter how rich you are in the world, it will not be counted
when you are judged. Those who are poor in spirit are those who realize their spiritual need for
God. Jesus teaches us that those who recognize their spiritual desire for the Kingdom of God will
be gifted with the Kingdom of God.
2. The second beatitude means that we should humble ourselves even if we are to gain riches and
prosperity. Instead of boasting about one’s own accomplishments and possessions, one should act
modest. We should portray a good example of humility, and follow the example Jesus set us. By
acting in such a way, God promises us the entire world.
3. The third beatitude means that when we mourn we are offering our suffering up to God, while
also comforting others. When we mourn we will be consoled by Jesus in heaven.
4. The fourth beatitude means that instead of thirsting for physical food and water, we are thirsting
for spiritual food and water, this spiritual food and water is righteousness. God will then satisfy us
and quench this thirst for righteousness.
5. The fifth beatitude tells us that if we are to show mercy to others, especially our debtors, we will
be shown mercy by God. This beatitude instructs to be for giving so that when the day of
judgment comes, our father in heaven will also be merciful to us.
6. The sixth beatitude teaches us that if you are to keep a pure heart and soul, we will be able to see
the face of God. This beatitude directs us to follow the commandments and keep a clean and
genuine heart.
7. The seventh beatitude directs us to obey God’s commandments, and resolve conflicts. It teaches
us to become negotiators of peace and to bring law and order into the world. When we fulfill this
beatitude, we will be given the privilege to be called the children of God.
Angelia Wilson

8. The eight beatitude tells us that those who are persecuted and humiliated because of their belief in
God and in what is right, they will be gifted with the kingdom of heaven for their perseverance
and their belief in the commandments and the law of God.

For any two of the beatitudes, describe a specific incident from a saint’s life where they exemplified these
beatitudes.

St. Francis Assisi lived according to the beatitudes and led a good christian life. One of the
beatitudes he regularly practiced was the beatitude, blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.
Although he was born into a wealthy family and he was to inherit all the riches and possessions of his
father, he stubbornly refused to take it and instead gave it away to the church. He openly stripped himself
of his inheritance and denied himself of his worldly birthright. St. Francis was also considered to be a
person who promoted peace. When he first headed out for battle, he was captured and held in prison.
After his time in imprisonment, he returned home, but then he heard a voice and turned to God, and since
that day he never joined a fight again. He believed that every human was to live in harmony like the word
of God wills us to. Thus St. Francis Assisi exemplifies in the beatitude, blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called children of God.

References:
● The Teachings of Jesus (Grade 7 Catechism Textbook)
● Saint Francis of Assisi’s Humility - Catholicism Coffee
● Francis as a Peacemaker

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