*KOG -> Kingdom of God -We should approach the Lord A. Jesus and the Kingdom of God with Humility Kingdom of God Responsibility -is said to be the here and the now • Rich Fool -You have to share your gifts Jesus’ Mission as the Messiah rather than keep them • Help the poor • Parable of the Talents • Proclaim liberty to the captives -You must be responsible with • Heal the sick what is given to you • Proclaim about God -more specifically to proclaim a Parables that tell us the KOG is present year acceptable to the year when: when all the sins are forgiven Justice is Present The Differences between the Promises • The Unforgiving Servant made in the Old and New Testament -You must give your all in Old Similarities New Testament everything you do Testament Concern is Shown and Felt by All -God’s -answer to -The promise was • The Good Samaritan promise to those who to bring the KOG the Israelites: ask to Earth Parables that tell us the KOD is a gift and A kingdom -everlasting -an everlasting a task: ruled by a kingdom fulfilled • 10 Virgins king through Jesus • Weeds among Wheat -KOG is a -was not a place • Wedding Banquet territory but a state of life -it is “a life that is C. The Kingdom of God in the Miracles fully lived” of Jesus Miracles: signs of power and B. The Kingdom of God in the Parables of intervention of God in our lives Jesus -faith can me make you see miracles Parables: stories that can relate to -“Your Faith has saved you” different aspects of one’s life -goal is to make all who hear think or Jesus is a sign of God’s Love rethink about his/her perspective -he is an instrument of God’s love and Parables that tell us who God is: all good • Workers of the Vineyard -> Generous -performed signs of God’s kingdom • Parables of the Prodigal Son -> -these signs are called miracles Forgiving -Jesus prompts us to put our faith in Him • Lost Sheep and commit ourselves to his way of life Loving as we work against among the evils • Lost Coin -he will seek us out among us -everyone is important -he performs miracles out of the Parables that promote: people’s faith Sincerity • Tax Collector and Pharisee Types of Miracles -Jesus’ miracles addressed the needs of 3)Obedience people 4)Mission to work for the expansion of 1)Healing KOG 2)Natural Miracles -showed his power -“I dedicate my whole life to the over nature expansion of the Kingdom of our Lord 3)Driving out Demons (Exorcism) -he Jesus Christ drove out the evil that impedes people 1850: Start of the Foundation from living fully 4)Restoration of Life -shows his power Virtues and Values of the Kingdom of over death God Virtue: beneficial quality; feature or trait -God continues to love us every day by leading towards excellence; continuing to make miracles for us even advantageous or goodness though they often go unnoticed -these are some of the may virtues that D. The Church as the Kingdom of God in bring forth the KOG Progress -In fulfillment of God’s Plan, Jesus brings Gentleness us towards salvation through miracles -can be shown by being kind and parables -showing humility -Jesus calls us to make sure His love will -not labeling others be felt even after He is gone -protecting the environment -Basically telling us to help build the KOG for Him Generosity -giving whatever you have to share -it is also about participation E. St. Marie Eugenie and Mother Therese Emmanuelle’s Passion for the Kingdom Love -both found their call during their First -choosing to forgive Holy Communion -choosing not to retaliate when we hurt -both confessed to Fr. Combalot others -both were told that they were to -being there for each other carry the Church -unconditional SME->organized the congregation MTE->Formator Values: a person's principles or -their difference in character became standards of behavior; one's judgment the root of their appreciation for one of what is important in life another -we must align our beliefs our beliefs -(SME) Loved as a mother, sister, friend, with God’s and was devoted to her; (MTE) since you are my mother I am your daughter 1. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” 1839: Start of Community Life “Blessed are the meek, for they will Mass => Adoration => Prayer inherit the land.” 1844: Year of their Perpetual Profession • Humility 4 Vows 1)Poverty 2. “Blessed are they who mourn, for they 2)Chastity will be comforted.” “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” • Friendship • Love • and Concern
3. “Blessed are they who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” “Blessed are the peacemakers, they will be called children of God.” “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” • Courage • Justice • and Peace
4. “Blessed are the clean of heart, for
they will see God.” • Honesty • and Integrity
-they all require our total conversion
Conversion: Change of mind and heart
Mathew 16:24 ->Jesus makes us re-evaluate what we value -We cannot be Christians unless we do not walk His way of life
Confirmation: is seen as the sealing of
Christianity created in baptism -makes us mature -we are called to partake in the mission of Christ
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