The document summarizes the significance of Jesus' deeds and "I am" sayings to Christian life. It outlines the seven signs or wondrous deeds of Jesus in the Gospel of John, including turning water to wine, healing the official's son, healing the lame man, feeding the multitudes, walking on water, healing the man born blind, and raising Lazarus. It also describes the seven "I am" sayings of Jesus where he refers to himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate, the good shepherd, the resurrection, the way and the truth and the life, and the vine. The document encourages acts of faith and charity as a testimony to Jesus as
The document summarizes the significance of Jesus' deeds and "I am" sayings to Christian life. It outlines the seven signs or wondrous deeds of Jesus in the Gospel of John, including turning water to wine, healing the official's son, healing the lame man, feeding the multitudes, walking on water, healing the man born blind, and raising Lazarus. It also describes the seven "I am" sayings of Jesus where he refers to himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate, the good shepherd, the resurrection, the way and the truth and the life, and the vine. The document encourages acts of faith and charity as a testimony to Jesus as
The document summarizes the significance of Jesus' deeds and "I am" sayings to Christian life. It outlines the seven signs or wondrous deeds of Jesus in the Gospel of John, including turning water to wine, healing the official's son, healing the lame man, feeding the multitudes, walking on water, healing the man born blind, and raising Lazarus. It also describes the seven "I am" sayings of Jesus where he refers to himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate, the good shepherd, the resurrection, the way and the truth and the life, and the vine. The document encourages acts of faith and charity as a testimony to Jesus as
of the wondrous deeds of Jesus and his “I am” sayings to our Christian Life. Hulog ng langit! Magdilag anghel ka sana. Bahala na! Ichthys Greek term for “Fish” or the “sign of the fish” was used by early Christians as a secret symbol during the time of persecution. It was due to the famous acrostic consisting of the initial letters of five Greek words forming the word for fish. The cross is a sign of our salvation. Is a monogram, comprising the first two letters, Xp of the Greek “Xplotos” (Christos) (CHI-RHO). THE BOOK OF SIGNS Chapters 2 to 12 of the Gospel of John is called the “Book of Signs” for explicitly mentions the seven wondrous of deeds of Jesus. The sacred author is primarily interested in the significance of these deeds and interprets them for the reader by various reflections, narratives, and discourses. The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 1. The turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana (Jn 2:1-11) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 2. The healing of official’s son (Jn 4:46-54) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 3. The healing of the lame man (Jn 5:1-15) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 4. The feeding of the multitude (Jn 6:1-15) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 5. Walking on the waters of the Sea of Galilee (Jn 6: 19-20) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 6. The healing of the man born blind (Jn 9: 1-41) The Signs (Wondrous Deeds) of Jesus in the Gospel of John are: 7. The raising of Lazarus (Jn 11: 1-44) The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
The Catechism for Filipino
Catholics teaches us that “our Christian Faith is centered on Jesus Christ, who is himself “the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
Who is Jesus and what is the
truth about our Lord and Savior? The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
1. “I am the bread of life. I am
the living bread which has come from heaven; whoever eats of this bread will live forever” (Jn 6:48-51). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
2. “I am the Light of the
world; the one who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have light and life” (Jn 8:12). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
3. “I am the gate. Whoever
enters through me will be saved; he will go in and out freely and find food (Jn 10:9). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
4. “I am the good shepherd. I
know my own and my own know me, as the Father knows me and I know the Father. Because of this, I give my life for ,y sheep (Jn 10:14-15). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
5. “I am the resurrection. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, shall live” (Jn 11:25). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
6. “I am the way, and the
truth, and the life: (8:32). The “I AM” sayings of Jesus Christ
7. “ I am the vine, you are the
branches” (15:5). What Christian acts can you do as a testimony to the “way, the truth. And the life (Jn 14:6)? 1. Do your duties with a cheerful heart. 2. Ease the worries of a family member or a friend. 3. Comfort (and take care of the sick. 4. Share your food and blessings with those who have less. 5. Encourage those who are feeling down and out. 6. Empathize with those who are grieving. The Eucharist as Viaticum completes and crowns our Christian life on earth. The word viaticum is a Latin word which means ‘provision for a journey, from via, or “way”. How can I nourish my faith towards spiritual maturity? ACTIVITY Answer Assessments I and II on pages 83-84.