Beatitudes

The definition of a beatitude according to Merriam Webster is to “be in a state of utmost bliss.” Many would compare it being extremely happy with a feeling of great joy, recognizing what it feels like to be blessed. The message or the Sermon On The Mount is a message for Jesus’ disciples to spread to the world and provide the foundations for love, how to get along with each other, and at the same time, act in accordance of being a Christian – Being In God’s Image. The Eight Beatitudes does not apply solely to the disciples or followers of that time. Jesus had presented them for it to be shared, it is for all of us to keep under our tool belts and use in everyday life. Each one of the beatitudes starts with a “Blessed are” which reminds us as children of God that we are continuously Blessed…

Beatitudes used in management The Beatitudes refer to the blessings found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Most people consider the Beatitudes to only pertain to individuals since it covers the characteristics that one should possess making them a better person or leader. However, businesses can possess these characteristics as well depending how the business operates and conducts its business in all aspects. According to Dr. Winston (2002), each of these Beatitudes can be broken down by…

However, it appears that many people today are failing to live a purpose driven life. Sadly, they’re not living their life with God in mind at all, possibly because they don’t know how, because they don’t believe in God or because they feel they have plenty of time for salvation. Thankfully, for those who have the desire to live a life that is pleasing to God, there are numerous instructions provided throughout the bible of how to live a life that is according to God’s will and his way. The…

The lesson of the Beatitudes is written in two of the Synoptic Gospels, both Matthew 5:1-12 and Luke 6:20-26, in the New Testament. This teaching discusses people who are blessed and what they will receive, and this story is noted as an important teaching from the Gospels in the New Testament. The Beatitudes in both the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have overarching similarities, but there are also differences that make each story unique and help to convey a specific intention the author wants his…

were for men to follow God’s wishes. They are a guidepost for how man was to live his life and conduct himself morally. The Beatitudes are eight declaration of blessedness spoken by Jesus at the beginning of the sermon of the mount. But we are going to discuss the importance of the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes for ethical life decision from the perspective of the Catholic tradition. Firstly, the decision we make are reflected to The Ten Commandments and The Beatitudes. Secondly, The Ten…

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness This beatitude blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. In other words, it blesses those who seek right things on the same level as food/water. Righteousness in this beatitude can refer to a lot of things such as good relationships with others and God, morality and justice, generally righteousness seems to be represent anything good. Another way we could interpret this part of the beatitude is by looking at the…

Many cultures may be constantly changing. The Beatitudes remind us of the importance in trusting God, because he shows mercy. To make the world a more peaceful place, the cultures around the world need to follow the Beatitudes. By confiding in the Beatitudes, people could be more successful in everyday life. To make the world a peaceful place, trust god, and to help humans around the world be more successful, cultures around the world need to trust in the teachings of the Beatitudes. …

About the organization. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. This is what Jesus said to his followers. One of the most well known organizations today for hunger relief is Rise against Hunger. Their headquarters are in Raleigh, North Carolina. They model the beatitudes for hunger and poor people. What beatitude and how is it modeled. They model the beatitude by caring for the people around the world and feeding them food and delivering first aid kits. They have fed…

enough to make them happy and successful. But this type of happiness is temporary and short-lived. Therefore, those who help others and give generously find a type of fulfillment that extends beyond position or title. By helping others, they find an authority that reaches into their heart and soul. This is because individuals will find a lasting significance in the world only by helping others and through selflessness. Pope Francis’ exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate, is a call to holiness. Pope…

Saints and the Beatitudes The Saint I chose is Pope Saint Gregory I, also known as Saint Gregory the Great. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it is believed he was born around 540 AD in Rome. He was born into a wealthy family; his father was named Gordianus and his mother’s name was Silvia. Gregory’s father was a senator and a Prefect of Rome and his mother was also from a noble family. His great-great-grandfather was Pope Felix III, who reigned from 483 to 492. Gregory the…