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The Eight Beatitudes is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of the Beatitudes of Jesus and how it helps us live like Jesus.
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with an explanation of how to live out the Beatitudes of Jesus. The Beatitudes are teachings from Jesus that show us how to live a life full of love, kindness, and peace. Found in the Gospel of Matthew, the Beatitudes are like a guide for finding true happiness and being close to God. Each Beatitude starts with "Blessed are," which means "happy are those who..." Jesus gave us these teachings to show that happiness comes not from things we own but from how we treat others and live in God's love.

For example, Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God," which reminds us to help bring peace wherever we are. He also says, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy," encouraging us to be forgiving and kind to others.
Through the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches us that even when life is hard--when we're sad, feel small, or face unfairness--we are close to God. God promises to comfort us, reward us, and help us grow stronger in our faith. By following the Beatitudes, we learn to live as Jesus did, sharing love and hope, and finding joy in being close to God and others.

Topics explained in this title include:

• The Eight Beatitudes
• Jesus Begins to teach the Crowds
• Jesus Teaches Us How to Come to Heaven
• Jesus Wants Me to Trust God
• The First Beatitude
  • Jesus Gives Me Grace
• The Second Beatitude
  • Jesus Want Me to be Sorry
• The Third beatitude
  • Jesus Wants Me to Obey
• The Fourth Beatitude
  • Jesus Wants Me to be Holy
• The Fifth Beatitude
  • Jesus Wants Me to Show Mercy
• The Sixth Beatitude
  • Jesus Wants Me to be Good
• The Seventh Beatitude
  • Jesus Wants Me to Seek Peace
• The Eighth Beatitude
  • Jesus Asks Me to Live For Him
• Prayer to the Holy Spirit
• Prayer to Help Live Out the Beatitudes

This title concludes with a short prayer to live out the Beatitudes.