(i) How happy are those who have learnt to let go;

They shall discover the Christ within.

(ii)   How healthy are those who express all their grief;

Their tears shall heal all their pain and loss.

(iii)   How joyful are those with a reverence for life;

The Earth shall rejoice in their presence.

(iv)   How caring are those who are focused on God;

Their hearts shall be filled with compassion.

 

(v) How peaceful are those who forgive others’ wrongs;

Anger and hatred will die away.

(vi)   How holy are those who know all things are one;

For them God’s wonder is everywhere.

(vii)   How Christ-like are workers for justice and peace;

Their lives shall be lived with great passion.

(viii)   What healing can come when rejection and pain

Are viewed with God’s gift of awareness.

 

Matthew 5:3-10

Note:   The Roman numerals refer to the sequence of the Beatitudes in the Bible

 

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