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Continuation - Eight Maids-A-Milking: The Eight Day of Christmas

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Real Estate Agent with Laer Realty Partners Bowen

Ever wonder where the "Be" attitudes might have had their origin?  Below is an explanation as provided by Dynamic Catholic.

The Eighth Day of Christmas: Eight Maids A-Milking

The eight maids a-milking symbolizes the eight Beatitudes preached by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

How to celebrate the Eighth Day of Christmas:

Spend some time reflecting on the Beatitudes. Challenge yourself to create at least one Holy Moment based on your favorite Beatitude. Here are a few examples:

Blessed are the poor in spirit: Donate to a charity, clean out your closet and give away items you no longer need, spend time with someone who is feeling lonely.

Blessed are those who mourn: Send a heartfelt card to someone who is grieving, prepare a meal for someone who is going through a hard time, have a Mass offered for someone who passed away.

Blessed are the meek: Offer to help someone without expecting anything in return, listen more than you speak, show your appreciation for the people you love.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: Pray for a cause you care about, volunteer for a Catholic non-profit organization, research Catholic teachings on justice.

Blessed are the merciful: Forgive someone, apologize for something you did wrong, visit a nursing home.

Blessed are the pure in heart: Go to Confession, pray the Rosary for someone you love, read a book like Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West.

Blessed are the peacemakers: Invite a friend to pray the Rosary with you, host a prayer group, schedule some carefree time with your family.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness: Donate to help persecuted Christians throughout the world and read about the martyrs of the Church (check out this book about martyrs!)

Joe Mojica/justaskjoe

Laer Realty Partners Bowen

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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you for sharing such insightful reflections on the Beatitudes, Joe Mojica! Your guidance on how to celebrate the Eighth Day of Christmas is both inspiring and practical, encouraging us to live out these values in meaningful ways.

Jan 01, 2025 10:33 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joe Mojica I hope you had a Merry Christmas, and 2025 is a very Happy New Year.

Jan 01, 2025 01:03 PM
Joe Mojica

George, thank you for your Holiday wishes. I look forward to 2025. I trust your holiday was beautiful, special, and enjoyable.  Joe

Jan 01, 2025 01:05 PM
Joe Mojica
Laer Realty Partners Bowen - Port St Lucie, FL
Your Home Adds Value to You

Lew, I agree with you the ways to celebrate the eight days of Christmas in inspiring and practical.  It gives us direction on how to live our valuable lives in meaning ways, as you mentioned. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.  Have a blessed day.  Joe

Jan 01, 2025 01:03 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Ok, I'm confused Joe Mojica . The beatitudes came from Jesus's sermon on the Mount. It's there word for word in the Bible,  Matthew chapter 5 verses 2 through 12. It was an amazing sermon. Today I head the DA PIDGIN TEN COMMANDMENTS HAWAIIAN STYLE.

1. God is numbah one.

2. No make da kine statues.

3. Watch yo’ mout. No swea with God’s name.

4. On Sunday, no can do notting.

5. Leesen to yo’ muddah and yo’ fuddah.

6. No murder nobody.

7. No go moemoe with yo’ bradah’s wahine.

8. No cockaroach notting.

9. No lie, brah!

10. No be jealous one noddah person’s stuffs.

In case you didn't know that is also from the Word of God, Exodus 20: 1 -7 and Deuteronomy 5: 4-21.  

Jan 01, 2025 02:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved your educational post and had to smile at Bob "RealMan" Timm  comment looking forward to the follow up, in the mean time wishing you a very Happy 2025, Endre

Jan 01, 2025 11:33 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you once again for the mention Endre Barath, Jr. 

Jan 05, 2025 02:10 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning again, Joe. Another wonderful explanation. I wasn't raised Catholic so not familiar with the Dynamic Catholic, but will look into it.

Jan 02, 2025 03:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jan 04, 2025 06:04 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I was an alter boy growing up and served at a lot of Christmas masses in my youth, and the 12 days of Christmas masses & sermons to follow - you brought me back to my childhood with this post. A great reminder that it's more than a song.

Jan 05, 2025 07:07 AM