The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 78: Signs of the Kingdom (2026)
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Mar 19, 2026 A lively look at the signs Jesus performed and what they reveal about the kingdom of God. Short reflections on how miracles can inspire faith or provoke offense. A clear focus on Jesus entrusting authority to Peter and the meaning of the power of the keys. Brief prayers and readings from the Catechism frame the themes.
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Miracles As Proof The Kingdom Is Present
- Jesus' miracles functioned as signs that the kingdom of God was present and that he was the promised Messiah.
- Fr. Mike links miracles to demonstrating both messianic identity and divine authority, not mere spectacle for curiosity.
Signs Can Invite Faith Or Fuel Rejection
- Miracles invite belief but can also offend; some respond to signs with rejection or accusations.
- Fr. Mike notes examples like Lazarus where belief and the plot to kill Jesus arise from the same sign.
Teaching With Authority Backed By Signs
- Fr. Mike recounts how Jesus taught with authority and backed it up with miracles, contrasting him with scribes and rabbis.
- He cites Sermon on the Mount examples where Jesus deepens the law and supports it with signs.