Miracles

• There are 35 miracles recorded in the gospels.

• The evangelists saw miracles as signs that Jesus is the Messiah.

• A miracle is a wonderful event caused by the power of God.

• Jesus used his power to help people in need.

Jesus worked 3 types of miracles

• Healing miracles

• Nature miracles

• Expelling miracles

• The miracles were signs. They helped people of faith to believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

• Long ago a prophet had said “ when the Messiah arrives, there will be signs and miracles”

• When Jesus worked a miracle he was showing people how great God’s love is.

• The miracles helped people to see what God is like.

• In the Kingdom of God, God cares for everyone – in Jesus the Kingdom had come on earth.

• The sick, poor, and outcasts have a special place in the Kingdom of God.

Modern Miracles

• Catholics believe Mary, Mother of God, appeared in:– Lourdes– Knock– Medjugory – Fatima– Many Catholics go to

these places hoping for a miracle