Jesus gave us the eight Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount

                             (Mt 5:3-10), [1716].

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

2 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth

4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be satisfied

5. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy

6. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God

7. Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the sons of God

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.