October Beatitude:

they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

          Often when we hear this second beatitude we understand it to refer to those who are mourning someone who has died, and certainly can apply to the mourning that comes with death and loss.  However, this beatitude also blesses those who are saddened by sin.  When they see or hear about sin, they are sorry because god is not honored by sin and because people move further from God.  They are sad now, but they will be comforted?

*What comforts you when you are sad?

From: Daily Prayer in the Classroom, The Liturgical Press, pp.197-201

Examples for your Beatitude Log (October)

·        Attend the sacrament of Reconciliation

·        Family Discussion about how sin takes us away from God

·        Praise or reward family members for good decision making

·        Find and read Bible stories about sin (Ex: The Sinful Woman)

·        Pray for family members who have died

·        Notes of Comfort Activity Page

BEATITUDE FAMILY LOG - OCTOBER

Family Name ___________________________________

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Date                                         Family Activity or Example of the Beatitude