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Pope Francis has called Jesus’ Beatitudes our “guide on the path of Christian life.”

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"The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5, are at the heart of Christ’s teachings. Like the rest of the Gospel, these words are meant to be lived out in our daily lives"
"The Beatitudes could be said to also reveal something about the ways God the Father relates to us, his children." how he wants us to treat others and live out his word.

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The second Beatitude relates to the theme of option for the poor and vulnerable because God calls us to be compassionate to those who are suffering. It also relates to solidarity since We are all brothers and sisters we have to be there for one another and work towards justice and healing.

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"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

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"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

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Themes and Challenges: Natural Desire for Happiness

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Themes and Challenges: Natural Desire for Happiness

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Humans desire to be happy and God gives us the opportunity to fulfill this need by placing him at the center of our lives. As part of human nature, it is common for people to want to be comforted in times of struggle. Often times God will work through others to assist us in the mourning process, and sometimes we are challenged to turn directly to him. It is also very common for us to lose sight of him in times of struggle and ask the question "why me?" but he will always guide us back and we will realize he never actually left our side. It was us who turned away.