Scripture: Psalm 15, and Matthew 5: 1-12 (The Beatitudes) – Being “Blessed” is not just a synonym for happiness. It represents a deeper form of happiness based on positive change and a fuller understanding of life. That’s why this short set of precepts from the Sermon on the Mount retains the power to move us. There is nothing “simple” about it.
When people used to ask Mother Theresa how to experience a blessing, her answer was
“Read the Beatitudes. But, take an hour to do it.”