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holy Gospel. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord, grant Thy blessing.

THE Lord be in my heart and on my lips, that I may worthily and fittingly proclaim His holy Gospel. Amen.

Then, going to the Gospel side, he says:

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

V. The continuation of the holy Gospel according to N.

R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Then is read:

The Gospel

Christ’s Sermon upon the Mount The Eight Beatitudes

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. Blessed are the meek ; for they shall possess the land.

3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.