Only Jesus’ words give meaning and purpose to anyone’s life.
In the beatitudes the Lord gives us a complete picture of himself; each one of the beatitudes is a part of Jesus’ perfection.
By describing himself, he is also describing the attitude that a Christian –an icon of Christ– should have.
The happiness that Jesus promises is not conditioned by wealth, health, or having every desire satisfied. It does not depend on the attitude that the others have towards us. It is not conditioned by the events themselves but rather by the way we react to these events.
This is the profound happiness that the Lord promises to his followers.