I know that God loves me – no exceptions. I also want God to like me, to appreciate who I am and approve of what I do. This is where the Beatitudes come in. God not only approves anyone who follows ...

Benedict noted in one Angelus address: “The Beatitudes are the transposition of the Cross and Resurrection into discipleship.

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.

VATICAN CITY — The eight beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path from selfishness to holiness, Pope Francis said at his general audience Wednesday. Speaking via ...

All three readings this Sunday work together to launch, with resounding and robust rhetoric, the grand charter of Jesus’ ...

The story is told about a proud lion who visited a tiny mouse. “Hey, mouse, I’m getting married. What’s the best advice you can give?” the lion asked. “Just remember this my friend: I, too, thought ...

Try to imagine, if only for a moment, being separated from your young child. If your politics will not permit you to empathize with those on our borders, then picture a different scenario. There are ...

On his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren't just a simple piece of advice from someone who purports to know everything, but are a source of ...

What if the Beatitudes weren't just comforting words, but a blueprint for a way of life? What if Jesus wasn't just offering hope, but a call to action in a world of injustice, violence and oppression?

A parish priest in South Carolina has developed a beatitude challenge that seeks to combat cultural misunderstanding of happiness and encourage Christians to pursue authentic joy. "The word 'happiness ...