Beatitudes of Hope

Thursday, May 5

Lioudmila Perry – Tree of Life

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BEATITUDES FOR A DIVINE LIFE 

adapted and translated by Ron Dart 

The Divine Life is for those who die to the demands of the ego.
Such people will inhabit the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Divine Life is for those who have lived through tragedy and suffering.
Such people will be comforted at a deep level.

The Divine Life is for those who bring their passions under control for goodness.
It is such people that will inherit the earth.

The Divine Life is for those who hunger and thirst for justice.
Such people will be fed to the full.

The Divine Life is offered to those who are gracious and merciful. 
Such people will be treated in a merciful and gracious manner.

The Divine Life is offered to those whose Home is clean on the Inside. 
Such people will know the very presence of God and see His face.

The Divine Life is offered to those who are Makers and Creators of Peace. 
Such people will be called the children of God.

The Divine Life is known by those who are persecuted for seeking Justice.
Such people will know what it means to live in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Divine Life is known by those who are mistreated and misunderstood in their passion for justice. They will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. The prophets were treated this way in the past.

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DOXOLOGY

from Notes from the Far Fringe 

From all that dwell below the skies
let songs of hope and faith arise;
let peace, good will on earth be sung
through every land, by every tongue.

Amen