Here’s
an interpretation of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12). It was written by P.
Jacob, in Bread for Tomorrow.
The Beatitudes
(inspired by Matthew
5:3-12)
Blessed
are the poor…
not
the penniless
but
those whose heart is free.
Blessed
are those who mourn…
not
those who whimper
but
those who raise their voices.
Blessed
are the meet…
not
the soft
but
those who are patient and tolerant.
Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for justice…
not
those who whine
but
those who struggle.
Blessed
are the merciful…
not
those who forget
but
those who forgive.
Blessed
are the pure in heart…
not
those who act like angels
but
those whose life is transparent.
Blessed
are the peacemakers…
not
those who shun conflict
but
those who face it squarely.
Blessed
are those who are persecuted for justice…
not
because they suffer
but
because they love.
~
P. Jacob, Santiago, Chile. Reprinted in Bread for Tomorrow: Prayers for the Church
Year, edited by Janet Morley. http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Tomorrow-Prayers-Church-Year/dp/0883448319/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376252119&sr=8-1&keywords=bread+for+tomorrow
