THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father in Heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done

 on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts,

as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,

 but deliver us from the evil one.

For yours is the kingdom and the power

 and the glory forever. Amen.

(Matthew 6:9-13)

Matthew 5:3-12

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will  be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.