Matthew 5:1–12a
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and
after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and
taught them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are
those who mourn, for they will be comforted." “Blessed are the meek, for
they will inherit the earth.” "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, for they will be filled. "Blessed
are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
will see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called
children of God." “Blessed are those who are persecuted for
righteousness" sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are
you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil
against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is
great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were
before you.”
Reflection
Do I belong to those saints who were never canonized?
How would I lead a sanctified life?