The nine Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ( explanation )

2. Blessed are they that mourn in heart: for they shall be comforted. ( explanation )

3. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. ( explanation )

5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. ( explanation )

6. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. ( explanation )

7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the sons of God.

8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

9. Blessed are ye, when they shall persecute you and revile you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake; rejoice, and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven. ( explanation )

Father John Krestiankin, “How to Confess according to the Nine Beatitudes”