From this fourth beatitude our attention then turns to the fifth, which is dealing with mercy. Just how merciful do we find ourselves? Often we long for the happiness of an easy life, but the one who shows mercy is concerned with the pitiable and the unjustly oppressed in our world. It is difficult to live the easy life when our neighbor needs our Christian mercy. So please come and learn more of these great Beatitudes with us at Good Shepherd.