The Beatitudes
"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 satisfied.
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.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
(Mt 5,3-12) - P16
The Gentle Mastery of Christ
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. • Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. • For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."
(Mt. 11, 28-30) - P56
Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall. No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it.
(1Cor 10,12-13) - P832
So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
(1Cor 13,13) - P846
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