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The Parish of the Durham Martyrs

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The Beatitudes in Poetry

(Inspired by Matthew 5:3-12)

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Blessed are the hearts that humbly cry,

For heaven’s kingdom is drawing nigh.

They see their need, their souls laid bare,

And find God’s mercy waiting there.

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Blessed are the ones who grieve and weep,

For God shall comfort their souls to keep.

In sorrow’s depth, His peace will flow,

A healing balm for hearts laid low.

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Blessed are the gentle, patient, and kind,

For the earth’s great treasures they shall find.

With quiet strength, they walk the land,

Led by the touch of the Father’s hand.

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Blessed are the souls that long and yearn,

For justice bright, for truth to burn.

Their hunger’s pangs shall be satisfied,

In God’s great love, their hope abides

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Blessed are the hands that forgive and care,

For mercy given is mercy shared.

God’s grace will meet them on heaven’s shore,

And endless kindness will be their store.

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Blessed are the hearts unclouded, clean,

For they shall gaze on the King unseen.

Through faith and love, their eyes will see,

The face of God in eternity.

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Blessed are the ones who bring peace near,

Who calm the storm, who quench the fear.

For they are children of heaven’s King,

Bearing the joy His presence brings.

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Blessed are the bold who endure the fight,

For heaven is theirs, their crown of light.

Through trials fierce, their faith stands tall,

Proclaiming the Savior, who conquers all.

 

When insults come, when trials appear,

Rejoice in hope, for God is near.

Great is the treasure in heaven’s place,

For those who stand in His saving grace.

In humble hearts, God’s kingdom grows,

Through mercy, peace, and love, it shows.

The blessed find joy, through trial and strife,

For theirs is the promise of eternal life.

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About Us 

The parish of the Durham Martyrs incorporates the Catholic churches of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric, St Bede and St Joseph (Gilesgate) in Durham City. We are part of the Finchale Partnership and based within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

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Addressess

St. Bede,

St Godric's RC Primary School,

Carrhouse Drive,

Durham

DH1 5LZ 

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Our Lady of Mercy

and St Godric

Castle Chare
Durham
DH1 4RA

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St Joseph

Mill Lane
Durham
DH1 2JG

Contact 

Marjorie, the Parish Secretary's working hours are 8:30am -4:00pm Tues - Fri. If you email outside these hours you will receive a response when Marjorie is back in the office. 

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Landline : 0191 3843810

Mobile: 07483 369 561

​durham.martyrs@diocesehn.org.uk

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