1. The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1-12

2. “As a way of accompanying our journey together, for the next three years I would like to reflect with you on the Beatitudes.” Pope Francis, World Youth Day Message, 2014

3. Jesus teach them, saying… and he began to mountainside and sat down... went up on a

4. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

5. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted

6. Blessed are the meek, for will inherit the earth they

7. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, kingdom of heaven is the theirs

8. will be shown mercy for they merciful, Blessed are the

9. will see God for they pure in heart, Blessed are the

10. will be called children of God for they peacemakers, Blessed are the

11. theirs is the kingdom of heaven for persecuted because of righteousness, Blessed are those who are

12. and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven Rejoice persecute you… because of me. Blessed are you when people insult you,

13. “The Beatitudes of Jesus are new and revolutionary… Jesus challenges us to take seriously his approach to life and to decide which path is right for us and leads to true joy. This is the great challenge of faith.” Pope Francis, World Youth Day Message, 2014

14. Illustrations by Ellis Nadler