The Beatitudes

Arrows (the universal device of direction) following Christogram.

“Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Crown over flames symbolizing reward and a burning spirit.

“Blessed are the meek, they shall inherit the land.”

Lamb under tree – lamb is meekness and the tree represents the land.

“Blessed are they that mourn, they shall be comforted.”

A weeping eye symbolizing mourning.

“Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice, they shall be filled.”

Small fish partake of the body of the larger fish.

“Blessed are the merciful, they shall obtain mercy.”

The classical caduceus is the universal symbol of aid and mercy.

“Blessed are the clean of heart, they shall see God.”

Eye within the clean heart that sees God.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, they shall be called the children of God.”

Dove with olive branch in beak withholds bomb, making peace.

“Blessed are they that suffer persecution for the sake of justice, theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Pierced heart symbolizing persecution under a crown symbolizing the reward of the kingdom of heaven.