BEATITUDES FOR A GLOBALISED WORLD

'Irish musician Bono called the Millennium Development Goals “the beatitudes for a globalised world”.
Bishop Christopher Gregorowski, Cape Town
adapted them to reflect the Beatitudes of the Gospel
(ed. note: a worthy effort says I)


Jesus said, “You are blessed when you are merciful: you will receive mercy.” (Matthew 5:5)

You are blessed when you seek bread for the hungry: you will be filled.

You are blessed when you provide schooling for all girls and boys: you will see God’s light.

You are blessed when you support women and girls in their quest for empowerment and equality: the power of God’s Spirit is yours.

You are blessed when you bring vulnerable children to health and strength: you will be healed and strengthened.

You are blessed when you seek the health of pregnant women and young mothers: you will be called God’s children.

You are blessed when you strive to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and other diseases: you will receive mercy.

You are blessed when you care for my creation, and seek clean water and sanitation for all, and a better life for slum dwellers: you will inherit the earth.

You are blessed when you open your borders to fair trade and your budgets to sound development: you will be richly rewarded.

You are blessed when you are persecuted for being just and seeking justice in the world: you are members of my family – for just as you do these things for your sisters and brothers in need, you do them for me.