Sometimes you just need to read the Beatitudes and reflect:
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit
(rom http://www.hymnrepos.com)
Blessed are they who are poor in spirit,
Theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
We are the light of the world.
May our light shine before all,
That they may see the good that we do,
And give glory to God.
Blessed are they who are meek and humble,
They will inherit the earth.
Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow.
They will be comforted.
Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice.
They will be satisfied.
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are they who show others mercy,
They will know mercy too!
Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are the hearts that are clean and holy,
They will behold the Lord!
Bless us, O Lord, make us pure and holy;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are they who bring peace among you,
They are the children of God!
Bless us, O Lord, may Your peace be with us;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
Blessed are those who suffer from persecution,
Theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Bless us O Lord, when they persecute us;
Bless us, O Lord, our God.
I love this. I am working through Luke this summer, a chapter a week for intensive study, and the verse which really stuck out for me is blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. In others words, sorrow does not last forever; we will laugh again! This is a beautiful post.
Thank you, Bellezza! This was a Catholic hymn that we used to sing at Mass growing up. The Beatitudes are powerful. I am glad to see that you are enjoying your summer and new stage in life. Take care, Denise