The document discusses the miracles performed by Jesus as recorded in the gospels, including healing miracles, nature miracles, and expelling miracles. It states that the evangelists saw the miracles as signs that Jesus was the Messiah, as prophets had foretold there would be signs and miracles to identify the Messiah. The miracles also helped people understand God's love and care for all people, especially the sick, poor, and outcasts. The document concludes by mentioning modern miracles associated with reported appearances of Mary.

1. Miracles

2. • 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.

3. Jesus worked 3 types of miracles
• Healing miracles
• Nature miracles
• Expelling miracles

4. • 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”

5. • 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.

6. Modern Miracles
• Catholics believe
Mary, Mother of God,
appeared in:
– Lourdes
– Knock
– Medjugory
– Fatima
– Many Catholics go to
these places hoping
for a miracle