The Franciscan Church at the site
of the 'Sermon on the Mount'.

It is here that Jesus proclaimed the
Beatitudes to the crowds that had gathered to
hear Him.

"And He opened His mouth, and taught them,
saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is
the kingdom of .
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall
be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit
the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst
after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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 the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness' sake: for theirs is the
kingdom of ." (Matthew V 2-10)