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The Beatitudes

1 Blessèd are the poor in spirit:
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
2 Blessèd are the sorrowful:
for they shall find consolation.
3 Blessèd are those of a gentle spirit:
for they shall have the earth
for their possession.
4 Blessèd are those who hunger and thirst
to see right prevail:
for they shall be satisfied.
5 Blessèd are those who show mercy:
for mercy shall be shown to them.
6 Blessèd are those whose hearts are pure:
for they shall see God.
7 Blessèd are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called God’s children.
8 Blessèd are those who have suffered persecution
for the cause of right:
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5.3-10

Gospel Reading - The Promise of the Holy Spirit

²³ Jesus replied, "Because I will only reveal myself to those who love me and obey me. The Father will love them too, and we will come to them and live with them. ²⁴ Anyone who doesn't obey me doesn't love me. And remember, I am not making up this answer to your question! It is the answer given by the Father who sent me. ²⁵I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. ²⁶ But when the Father sends the Comforter^a instead of me^b - and by the Comforter I mean the Holy Spirit - he will teach you much, as well as remind you of everything I myself have told you.

²⁷"I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid^c. ²⁸ Remember what I told you - I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really love me, you will be very happy for me, for now I can go to the Father, who is greater than I am. ²⁹ I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do, you will believe (in me^c).

. . . . .John 14:23-29

Or, "Helper."
Literally, "in my name."
Implied

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in heaven,
     hallowed be your name,
     your kingdom come,
     your will be done,
          on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
     as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
     and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
     now and for ever.
Amen.

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The Beatitudes

Gospel Reading - The Promise of the Holy Spirit

The Lord's Prayer