Which are the eight beatitudes?
The eight beatitudes are:
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.
- Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of
- Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(See Matthew 5:3-10.)
Further reading: CCC 1716-1717
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