Sermon on the Mount

Some principles to live by...

Sermon on the Mount. c.1860 painting by Henrik Olrik - St. Matthew Church altarpiece- Copenhagen

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

• Matthew 5-7

The recently renovated St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Rome, Italy: St. Peter's Baldachin (altar)

Honored to be part of the Knights of Columbus. Here is the class of Oct 17th, 2024 with 4 of my fellow new brothers. At our Exemplification ceremony.