Galilee to Jerusalem

Kingdom Of God

• Owned by the poor

• The reign of God

• Continues today through the church

• Everyone is called to enter the Kingdom of God

• “Repentant sinners are welcomed into it”

  • if you are truly sorry for your sins you will be forgiven

• “Jesus started it on Earth”

  • its on Earth and Jesus was the cause of it

Widow’s Offering

• A widow donates 2 copper coins, which is all she has, to the temple of Jerusalem

• “This widow has put more than all those who are contributing, as she has put everything she has”

  • quality over quantity

  • great sacrifice

  • out of love

• “The rich put large sums”

  • meant nothing to da rich

The Parable of the Sheep & Goats

• Shows what will happen to the good and the bad at the final judgment

• They will be SEPERATED

• “Come inherit the Kingdom prepared for you…”

  • the righteous will inherit the Kingdom

• “And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life”

  • Good - eternal life

  • Bad - eternal punishment

Corporal Works of Mercy

• feed the hungry

• shelter homeless

• visit sick/imprisoned

• bury the dead

Spiritual Works of Mercy

• instruct the ignorant

• counsel the doubtful

• pray for living & dead

• forgive offenses

Works of Mercy

• are charitable actions that help others physically and spiritually.

• "Faith without works is dead."

  • It means believing in God isn't enough—we must also show our faith through good actions.

• "Blessed are the merciful."

  • God blesses those who show kindness and forgive others.

The Paralysed Man

• Friends lowered a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus, who healed him because of their faith.

• "Your faith has healed you."

  • Faith brings healing and forgiveness

• "Get up, take your mat and go home."

  • Jesus has the power to heal and forgive.

This parable shows Jesus is:
powerful, forgiving, and full of mercy.

St Vincent de Paul Society

• a Catholic charity that helps the poor with food, clothes, and support.

• Vincent was a priest who founded charities to care for the poor and sick.

• "Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me."

  • Helping the poor is serving God’s will.

• "Love your neighbour as yourself."

  • Helping others shows love for God and His creation.

Lourdes

• is a pilgrimage site in France where the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette, known for healing miracles.

• "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened."

  • Pilgrimages provide spiritual healing and peace for those seeking God’s comfort.

• "Where two or three are gathered in my name."

  • Pilgrimages strengthen faith by uniting believers in prayer and worship.

Miracle investigation

• Point 1: Faith goes beyond science.
  "If you believe, you will see the glory of God."
  Explanation: Faith lets us trust in God's power, even without scientific proof.

• Point 2: God’s power has no limits.
  "With God, all things are possible."
  Explanation: Miracles show that God can do what science can’t explain.

Jesus’ Divine Qualities

• Performed Miracles – Healed the paralyzed man

• Went 40 days without food or water – Showed divine power in the wilderness

Jesus’ human qualities

• Felt sadness – “Jesus wept.”
  → He mourned Lazarus’ death, showing His compassion.

• Experienced pain – “They crucified him.”
  → He physically suffered on the cross.

Miracles & Science ("Belief in miracles is no longer relevant now as we have scientific explanations.")

• Jesus broke natural laws

  • “Jesus walked on water.”
    → Shows Jesus has power over nature, beyond human understanding.

• Miracles reveal God's love and care

  • “Jesus had compassion on them and healed their sick.”
    → Miracles show God’s active love and care for people.

• Miracles can be seen as superstition

  • “An evil and adulterous generation asks for a sign!”
    → Seeking miracles for the sake of proof can turn faith into superstition rather than trust in God.

• Science offers natural explanations

  • “For the things that are seen were not made of things that are visible.”

    → Science explains the world through what we can observe and understand.

Anointing of the sick

• a Christian sacrament where a priest anoints the sick with oil, praying for healing and comfort.

Provides spiritual healing

• “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders…”
  → It brings comfort and strength, reminding the sick person of God’s presence.

Connects to God's healing power

• “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.”
  → It offers hope that God can heal, both physically and spiritually.

Woman with Haemorrhage

• wall painting showing Jesus healing a sick woman

• “She touched his cloak.”
  → Shows early Christians believed Jesus had real healing power.

• “Your faith has healed you.”
  → Teaches that faith brings healing and hope, even in suffering.

Encounter Magdala by Daniel Cariola

• showing the bleeding woman touching Jesus’ cloak

• “She touched his cloak.”
  → It shows how faith can lead to healing, even in silence and humility.

• “Your faith has healed you.”
  → Reminds viewers that Jesus responds with love and power to personal faith.