In this second week of our Beatitudes sermon series, we come to Jesus’ blessing on those who mourn. How is it possible that those who are sad should be happy? What does this mean in a world that does whatever possible to avoid pain and death? What areas of life have led to experiences of loss for us that perhaps we have not fully processed or embraced? Could this be a crucial part of our spiritual growth? We will continue to confront these countercultural, seemingly impossible blessings with our real questions, and think together about how they invite us to brand new way of life in the Kingdom of God; a way of life where we can be our real selves and trust that we are held, accompanied and loved by God.