Welcome to the Ninefold Path

A New Rhythm

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, 
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness’ sake, 
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
_{Matthew 5:3-12 (NIV)}

In a world hungry for meaning and desperate for healing, the beatitudes ring out with surprising power. Journeying through the beatitudes, A New Rhythm explores the way of trust, lament, humility, justice, compassion, right motive, peace-making, surrender, and radical love.

Whatever your story, wherever and however life finds you, the beatitudes invite us all to a ninefold path of recovery, a new way of being human together.

Order, share and explore these timeless, transforming words of Jesus with this stunning set of postcards, a new resource for 2026.

Contemporary Voices

With the passing of time and the shifting of cultural, political, religious, and social landscapes, now is the perfect time to add exciting new content to the ninefold path. New pieces from new contemporary voices, written from the heart of today’s contexts, re-ignite the urgent relevance of the beatitudes as ‘a welcome not a weapon, tender not toxic, inclusive not divisive’.

Fresh insight on Jesus’ words from a wide range of perspectives and cultural backgrounds flow from these personal, deeply passionate contributions. These powerful reflections in our ever-changing world are a timely reminder that this ancient wisdom remains as pertinent and vital as ever.

The Ninefold Path has enabled thousands of people to put the words of Jesus into practice and connect everyday life and culture with the transformative words and way of the ‘beats’: now we are thrilled to release brand new content to add to the experience!

All views expressed are the writer’s own.
Please be aware that some pieces cover sensitive issues.

The double-plus-unmeek

As I write, my husband and I have just celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary. Anniversaries are moments to reflect, to reminisce about what happened when you tied the knot. One of the…

Get your resources

Ninefold Path is a resource to help us explore the beatitudes (found in Matthew, chapter 5). Designed for individual or group use, The Ninefold Path notebook is available in packs of 5 for just £15 per pack. Through an easy-to-access approach, each beatitude (“beat”) is presented with a short invitation and reflection, with practical experiments to put the words of Jesus into action.

Reviews

‘It’s not a Bible study, it’s applied theology, it’s practice, it’s useful, it’s a way of life!’

Jamie Sweet, USA

‘The Ninefold Path connects to the most important parts of our lives – daring us to join in God’s activity in the world and to experience the flourishing that can happen in our relationships, in our lives and for others.’

Jesse Size

‘The combination of group and individual practice … has been a transformative experience for our community of faith.’

Rev Vince Anderson, Citylights Community, NYC

‘The Ninefold Path refined my perception of Jesus. The way of Jesus seems more practical to me now because I have learned some easy-to-use tools. I wish I’d known earlier how awesome this really is.’

Rhanée Tsetsakos

In the shop

A New Rhythm

A New Rhythm is a set of content rich postcards journeying through the nine sayings of Jesus known as 'the beatitudes' in chapter 5 of the gospel of Matthew. Each set features twelve stunning postcards that explore the way of trust, lament, humility, justice, compassion, right motive, peace-making, surrender, and radical love. Each pack contains 3 sets of cards.

$4.45

Ninefold Path Notebook - pack of 5

The Ninefold Path Notebook invites us on a path of recovery. Part book, part journal, part adventure – exploring the way of the beatitudes. Each pack contains five copies of the Ninefold Path Notebook.

$20.00

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Ninefold Path Learning Lab - Group Guide (US Letter download)

£17.99

Ninefold Path Learning Lab - Group Guide (A4 download)

£17.99

Ninefold Path Learning Lab - Group Guide (A4)

£19.99

VIideos

Somewhere between a story and a dream

Nine Beats to the Bar is an eclectic soundscape of R&B, soul, rock/pop, acoustic threads, classical, jazz/funk, African vibes, and a hint of gospel. NINE BEATS is a collaboration of world class musicians, artists, and songwriters exploring the ancient wisdom of the beatitudes.