Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted
because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you,
persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil
against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
because great is your reward in heaven,
for the same way they persecuted the prophets
who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12
특별 새벽 제단을 허락하심에 감사하며,
은헤가 넘치는 산상 수훈의 팔복의 말씀을
묵상하면서 영어로 다시 새겨본다.
사진은 새해 첫날 첫번째로 떠오르는 해를
청주 상봉재에 올라 촬영을 한 해돋이 장면이다.
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