Beatitudes

Read Matthew 5:3-10 (NAB). Then match the first part of the Beatitude with God’s promise.

1. ____ Blessed are the poor in spirit A. for they will be called children

of God.

2. ____ Blessed are they who morn

B. for they will be satisfied.

3. ____ Blessed are the meek

C. for theirs is the kingdom of

4. ____ Blessed are they who hunger and heaven.

thirst for righteousness

D. for they will be comforted.

5. ____ Blessed are the merciful

E. for they will inherit the land.

6. ____ Blessed are the clean of heart

F. for theirs is the kingdom of

7. ____ Blessed are the peacemakers heaven.

8. ____ Blessed are they who are persecuted G. for they will be shown mercy.

for the sake of righteousness

H. for they will see God.

Answers:

1. C or F

2. D

3. E

4. B

5. G

6. H

7. A

8. C or F