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GROWING TOGETHER
in Our Catholic Faith
To the Ten Commandments that God gave the Hebrew people, Jesus added another, the law of love: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you” (John 15:12). Also, in his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave his followers the Bea tudes to help them—to help us—understand and live out his commandment of love.
Work with your small group to think of prac cal examples of how to live out each Bea tude. Record your ideas on a separate piece of paper.
Cherish Life
Beatitude
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 sa s ed.
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. (Ma hew 5:3–10)
How to live it!
The “poor in spirit” are willing to use their blessings and gi s to help others.
“They who mourn” feel genuine sorrow for the vic ms of injus ce and feel called to work for change.
The “meek” iden fy with the poor, oppressed, and powerless and work for respect and dignity for all.
“They who hunger and thirst for righteousness” strive to bring about the Kingdom of God.
The “merciful” show compassion and are as concerned about others as they are about themselves.
The “clean of heart” are those who genuinely love God.
The “peacemakers” put aside anger and insults to reconcile with one another.
“They who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness” stand up for their faith, knowing that following Jesus may be di cult and demanding.
Out of all of the Bea tudes, which appeals to you most? Working on your own, write and illustrate a short plan for carrying out one of your group’s ideas in your daily life.
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LIVING IT!