The Beatitudes

Part 7 of 10: Pure in Heart

This Beatitude, like the others, goes against everything we’ve been taught by the mainstream culture. The word “purity” sets off alarms. What is purity? Is it possible to be pure? For some, purity connotes perfection, and for most, that is a dead end. It’s not only an impossible goal, but those who strive for it often end up doing more harm than good. B…