Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

¹ Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him.
² And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
³ ”Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ ”Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
⁵ ”Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
⁶ ”Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
⁷ ”Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
⁸ ”Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
⁹ ”Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
¹⁰ ”Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
¹¹ ”Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.