Jesus Revealed the Kingdom of God

Messiah

A title that means "anointed with oil". It is from a Hebrew word that means the same a a Greek word Christ, the name given to Jesus after the Resurrection.

miracle

An act of wonder that cannot be explained by natural causes, but is a work of God. In the Gospel, Jesus works miracles as a sign that the Kingdom of God is present in his ministry.

Kingdom of God

God's rule over us. We experience the Kingdom of God in part now, and we will experience it fully in heaven. The Kingdom of God was announced in the Gospel and is present in the Eucharist.

fast

Limiting the amount we eat for a period of time, to express sorrow for sin and to make ourselves more aware of God's action in our lives.

parable

One of the simple stories that Jesus told to show us what the Kingdom of God is like.

Satan

The leader of the evil spirits. His name means "adversary". God allows Satan to tempt us.

mission

The work of Jesus Christ that is continued in the Church through the Holy Spirit. The mission of the Church is to proclaim salvation through Jesus' life, Death and Resurrection.

demon

a devil; an evil spirit