Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos
Translated from Latin these words mean: " A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another as I have loved you." Gospel of John 13:34
“Not from earthly riches but from the milk of human kindness comes true beatitude.”
St. Gregory of Nyssa
A mystic who lived in Cappadocia in Asia Minor around 380 AD.
The Beatitudes:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful
for they shall obtain mercy
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be children of God."
Mathew 5 1-12
2 comments:
Beautiful post , Liz! Especially timely for The remembrance of Good Friday
Thank you. The words really say it all, don't they?
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