From where I stand, it seems to me that of all the Beatitudes we ' re in need of at this moment in time, purity of heart may be the one that the political, social, moral dimension of the ...

The renewal of the United States depends, Jesus' declaration of the Beatitudes implies, on us, on our own integration of these values in life — regardless of the system we see being bent out of ...

VATICAN CITY — The beatitudes are the most direct path toward happiness and holiness, Pope Francis said during Mass on All Saints’ Day. He urged the congregation to imitate Jesus in walking ...

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis Pope Francis began a new series of catechesis on the eight beatitudes from Matthew’s Gospel, saying the beatitudes are a message for all of humanity.

Kathryn Jean Lopez interviews Jeffrey Kirby about his book Kingdom of Happiness: Living the Beatitudes in Everyday Life.

I have been asked to review the Beatitudes and their present-day relevancy. I think most Christians believe the words of Jesus, but some find it difficult to live their daily ...

During the month of November, Christian churches have a tradition of remembering those who have died. The month begins with All Souls’ Day and All Saints’ ...

Pope Francis proposed contemporary Beatitudes, adding environmentalism and ecumenism to the core set of Christian ideals such as meekness and mercy enunciated by Jesus in the Bible.

During Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints at Rome’s Verano cemetery, Pope Francis exhorted believers to follow the way of the beatitudes, calling it the path that will lead to sanctity.

Matthew chapter five beautifully describes the blessings from heaven, open to all. The Kingdom of God, with its abundant blessings, is not exclusive. It welcomes those who are poor in ...

The Beatitudes, where blessedness is found in weakness and humility, can provide valuable lessons for today, particularly for people who are growing older.

THE Gospel for the feast of All Saints’ is the Beatitudes. In eight brush-strokes, Jesus paints what is, in truth, a self-portrait, giving clarity and definition to the features of the person whom ...