The Beatitudes -- The Commandments of Blessedness
Fr. Victor Potapov
Introduction
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake be called sons of God