Reflecting on the Beatitudes
Blessed
are the poor in spirit…
Do
I fear being poor, in spirit or otherwise?
Do
I prefer to be rich in money, brains or influence?
Blessed
are those who mourn…
Do
I grieve over the pain in the lives of others?
Do
I mourn over war, poverty, hunger, injustice?
Blessed
are the meek…
Do
I understand nonviolence as a way to fight evil with good?
Do
I live that way?
Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for justice…
Have
I kept myself ignorant of current events that are clearly injustices?
Am
I trying to improve life for others?
Have
I kept silent when I should have spoken out against injustice?
Blessed
are the merciful…
Are
there places in my life where others are suffering because of my
lack
of mercy?
What
is my attitude toward capital punishment, ex-convicts, the poor?
Blessed
are the pure of heart…
Am
I open and honest about who I am?
Do
I take time for prayer, solitude, community?
Blessed
are the peacemakers…
Is
my presence a source of peace?
Do
I support violence in films, sports?
Have
I read and supported official church statements against war and
violence
in all its forms?
Blessed
are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…
Do
I worship security and fear costly discipleship?
Who
are my heroes?
Do I live a
truly Christian life in witness to the teachings of Jesus?
Author/original source Unknown
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