Blest Are They - Haas | Notre Dame Folk Choir

Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.

Blest are they, the lowly ones, they shall inherit the earth.
Blest are they who hunger and thirst, they shall have their fill.

Blest are they who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God!

Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God.
Blest are they who suffer in faith, the glory of God is theirs.

Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom; shine for all to see.

[colleencarroll]

My mom died 8 weeks ago today. I miss her dearly. I am listening to this and tears are flowing. God bless!

[miketalas]

Ever since I turned 6 we were taught Catechism by Irish Nuns and Irish girls studying to be Nuns. They were so pure of heart and they loved us Wild Indians' to be BLESSED as worshiping children of God. Now I'm 62 in these last days and looking hoping toward the rapture. Lest we not be counted worthy to escape the Tribulation. Oh Please take us with you Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

[bernardbooysen]

This is what makes me to be a proud Catholic. The atmosphere in Holy Mass. All praise to God the Father

[williamfrank]

wonderful song and I am PRAYERFUL for D. Haas....and all am a retired Baptist pastor who during my service in upstate NY was lucky to have been befriended by a RCC the late Monsignor Peter Owens who was serving a parish in Johnson City NY....we served together in the local Council of Churches...this was the lead song for his funeral mass....I know I will see him again in HEAVEN....I so appreciate his influence over me...Truly he was a man of GOD

[mialaura]

Today, our God-children, Bountiful (age 11) and his younger sister, Benedicta (age7) are making their First Communion. Upon awakening a few moments sgo, this song came to mind, for truly this is a day to REJOICE and BE GLAD! We are SO VERY HAPPYto be blessed with these beautiful & loving children. Today, May 4, 2024 is a day to REJOICE and BE GLAD, as you receive your First Communion.
We love you, Bountiful; we love you, Benedicta! ❤
~ Uncle Mark & "Mia"

[darkster]

I went to mass this Saturday and they used the wrong powerpoint so the words to the song weren't there yet everyone knew the lyrics. That's how you know this song is in the top charts within the catholic church.

[g-radm]

Beautiful, just simply beautiful 🙏 God bless all of you.

[elizabethpetterson]

I pray that our youth will remain close to God and hear God’s call. May God watch and protect them and may they find their heart’s desire.

[jerryrobertson]

So nice to see so many enthusiastic singers praising God! May God bless them all!

[Pluviophile]

Very beautiful to see all these young men and women sing and glorify God in the way!! Blessings to them.

[louisw]

Feeling very pleased to see so many western kids are involving with the Catholic Church activity. God bless them all.

[rachelcarantes]

REJOICE AND BE GLAD... DONT LET WORRIES STEAL YOUR HAPPINESS

[priscillarobb]

OMG! I am ready to cry. I miss going to church.

[SD-fkbt]

Beautiful Church, full of people who still care to come to Church and beautiful young people who choose to praise God when youth these days prefer porn and drugs.

[Rebecker]

Thank you for posting and sharing this. This song in particular is so bitter sweet for me, because it has always been a favorite and a comfort to me, but it has also been sung and played at the funerals of so many people that I have loved and lost. Every time I hear it, I think of them, but it reminds me that sadness and suffering doesn't have to be a net negative, and that even in despair you can find hope. This is a beautiful rendition of Blest Are They.

[russellyoung]

I miss the Mass where all of us who want to, can come and sing or play our instruments.

[bernadinebeatty]

I have sang this hymn so many times when in the choir, one of my favorites. Thank you Mr. Haas as Tom Kessecker taught us well to sing your hymn.

[brendajones]

Had this beautiful song on my mind this morning.

[jeremywinters]

Warms my soul hearing this... and seeing people partaking in communion... God be praised!

[catwomen]

I have to say this choir is the best yet.. the music is very reverant... The young men and woman have the Lord in their hearts...I always get a warm feeling all over listening... I feel god is truly in my heart and my deceased love ones are up in heaven enjoying the beautiful choir of angels....I also feel God and my guardian angel are watching and protecting me..I attend mass everyday and adore it... God Bless You All..