The word “beatitude” comes from the Latin “beatus” which means “blessed” or “blessed one”. And what we’re talking about is more than just passing, temporary happiness from created things here on earth.
The catechism explains in paragraph 1717, that the Beatitudes “shed light on the actions and attitudes characteristic of the Christian life; they are the paradoxical promises that sustain hope in the midst of tribulations; they proclaim the blessings and rewards already secured, however dimly, for Christ's disciples…”
The language in the Beatitudes might seem counterintuitive but that's the paradox – when things are tough, the grace that comes through the experience blesses us. And this is what leads to true happiness.
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