BEATITUDES

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

• Open our hearts to those less fortunate and show empathy to all.
• We can all donate a little of our time to help others.
• Do not take what you have for granted, be thankful for what you have.

BLESSED BE THOSE WHO MOURN

• Especially during the pandemic we should provide comfort to those who have lost a loved one to the virus.
• We need to be aware that loss of life is not the only thing people mourn.
• Someone could be suffering from a loss of a job, or have no place to live.

BLESSED BE THE MEEK

• We need to be aware that not everyone can be as fortunate as others.
• We need to not flaunt our good fortune in front of others.
• We should be a good listener to those around us, and not always make ourselves the center of attention.

BLESSED BE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS

• Stand up for those who are less fortunate or different.
• Never pass judgment on someone with different opinions than you.
• Never judge someone based on the color of their skin or the religion that they believe in.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

• We need to try to be forgiving when someone treats us badly.
• We should go out of our way to show kindness to those less fortunate.
• We should stand up to those who bully us and others.

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART

• We obey the rules because it is the right thing to do.
• We encourage others to follow the path that God has laid out in front of us.
• We always look out for those less fortunate.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

• If we see a fight we can try to help end the conflict by offering our guidance.
• We can encourage others to be more open and accepting of those of different religions.
• We can take an active part in promoting peace in our communities by spreading the word of God.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS’ SAKE

• I can choose to not hang out with those who try to change my view.
• I will never join in with others that make fun of other people even if it makes me their target.
• If I see another person being bullied for any reason I can divert the bully’s attention to me instead.