“Seeing the crowds, Jesus climbed the mountain. He sat down, and his disciples came to him. So, opening his mouth, he taught them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in heart, for the kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Happy are those who weep, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be granted mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Happy are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are you if you are insulted, if you are persecuted and if all kinds of evil are said falsely against you, because of me. Rejoice, be glad, for great is your reward in heaven! This is how the prophets who came before you were persecuted. "