In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches us a new way of living, a new model for happiness. We learn that God favors those who are humble, afflicted, and persecuted. We also learn that the first will actually be the last in Heaven, and the last will actually be the first in Heaven.
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and our minds. Fill us with your peace, love, and understanding. Help us to hear God's message today and recognize His voice in our daily activities. Amen
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."
RECALL
Q1: Where did Jesus go to teach the people?
Sample answer: “He went up on a hill to talk to them.”
Q2: Who sat close to Jesus when He started teaching?
Sample answer:“His disciples.”
Q3: What do we call the special blessings Jesus taught?
Sample answer:“The Beatitudes.”
CONNECT
Q1: How would you feel hearing Jesus say that people who are sad will be comforted?
Sample answer:“It would make me feel better and not alone.”
Q2: Jesus says gentle and kind people are blessed. How do you feel when someone is gentle with you?
Sample answer:“I feel happy and safe.”
Q3: Jesus says peacemakers are God’s children. How does it feel when you help stop an argument or help people get along?
Sample answer:“It feels good and peaceful.”
APPLY TO LIFE
Q1: What is one way you can be gentle and kind like Jesus teaches?
Sample answer:“I can use kind words and share with others.”
Q2: Jesus blesses people who forgive. Who is someone you might forgive this week?
Sample answer:“A friend or sibling who made me upset.”
Q3: How can you be a peacemaker at school or at home?
Sample answer:“I can help solve problems and help others get along.”
Source: Crossroads Kids Clubs. 2020. The Sermon on the Mount https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze7w3-BL3OM
Source: Copilot. (2026). The sermon on the mount colouring page in the style of mexican folk art [large language model]
Father in heaven, for the sake of bringing others closer to you, we give you today, all that we think and do and say, and we join it with all that was done by Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen
