Blessed are they who are devastated,
for theirs is the realm of heaven.
Blessed are they who grieve for this country,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed they who are nonviolent,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who long for a culture of peace
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are they who seek healing, not revenge,
for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are they who desire only blessing for all,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are they who work for the healing of the world,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who meet opposition
in their work for peace and justice,
for theirs is the realm of heaven.
Blessed are you when people dismiss and insult you.
Rejoice, and be glad:
great is your reward in the heart of all things,
for in just this way
they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
—November 6, 2017