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

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🙏 Questions for reflection

  • What are the crosses I bear in my own life? 
  • What comfort and consolation do I seek for these?


đź“š Further reading

  • Tears at Night, Joy at Dawn - Journal of a Dying Seminarian. A moving account of a young seminarian facing death and suffering before he is even ordained a priest.
  • Homilies on the First Letter of St John (St Augustine) The fourth homily, available online here, has a beautiful reflection on how God expands our hearts so that it is capable of loving more.


đź—Ž The text of this meditation is available here.


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Community prayer

The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.