(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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