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!)
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