Beatitudes

The idea for a series of photographs with the Beatitudes as theme came to me at church one Sunday morning in the middle of the sermon. My dream is to have a total of sixteen images, two for each of the eight Beatitudes as told in Matt. 5:3-10. I have seven so far and my eyes are open for eleven more. They will present themselves to me in their own time

 

Blessed are the poor in spirit...

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are those who mourn...

for they will be comforted.

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Blessed are the meek...

 for they will inherit the earth.

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...

 for they will be filled.

 

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Blessed are the merciful...

for they will receive mercy.

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Blessed are the pure in heart...

for they will see God.⁹

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Blessed are the peacemakers...

 for they will be called children of God.

 

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Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake...

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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