EIGHT BEATITUDES
Image of Jesus teachings at the Mountain By Edward Matulanya Discover the Eight Beatitudes in Catholic teaching; learn how humility, mercy, purity, and peacemaking guide Christian life. Explore their meaning, spiritual benefits, and relevance today. 1. The Eight Beatitudes in Roman Catholic Teaching The Eight Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–12) are central to the Christian moral life. Within Roman Catholic teaching, they are understood as a roadmap to holiness and eternal happiness with God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) highlights the Beatitudes as expressions of the Christian vocation and a fulfillment of humanity’s natural desire for happiness (CCC, 1716–1717). 1. 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Meaning of Spiritual poverty is humility before God , acknowledging dependence on Him rather than worldly wealth. Catholic interpretation is Detachment from material goods prepares believers to receive the riches of God’s kingdom (CCC, 2546)...