Who will understand what he has taught as one who has power?

The Gospel speaks of teaching that has power over which everyone present was astonished. In the synagogue of Capernaum, Jesus proved his teaching by delivering man from an unclean spirit. The main point of the passage from the Gospel is the concept of power. Jesus’ authority was manifested in word and deed. He is not possessed in the forefront of interest, but Jesus, to whom even the possessed man points: “I know who you are: the Holy One of God” (Luke 4:34). The Holy One in the Old Testament is a prophet; the event does not reveal the mystery of Jesus, but speaks of the closeness of something expected but unsuspected in its reality: in the case of Jesus, the word and the act form a unity.
Paul the Apostle later writes to the Corinthians: “My speech and my proclamation were not in convincing and wise words, but in manifestations of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not be based on human wisdom but on God’s power” (1 Cor 2: 2-5) And Paul says to the Thessalonians concerning the teachings of the Lord Jesus: “For our gospel came not only unto you in words, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in all its fullness” (1 Thess. 1: 5). Therefore, it is not just what Jesus taught and did that matters, but who he is.

If our word is so weak, then where does our life, the whole human race, or even our real-life have its strength and permanence? There must be a powerful word, God, by which everything arose and which governs everything. God appears to His people as Mighty in the world, as Mighty in history. But the most significant manifestation of his power is his love. The power of God’s word was manifested in love. Such was one of the first experiences of his disciples in the Gospel. The name of Jesus has control over nature, over sickness, over unclean spirits, sin, and death. That is why everyone wondered, “What a word that mighty power …” (Lk 4:36).

Paul Miki is only 33 years old. He is a student and is preparing for the priesthood. However, he does not serve his first Holy Mass at the altar, but in the “desire” on the cross. It serves as his homeland. He was crucified because he spread the doctrine of Jesus Christ. He died in the years in which the Savior died on the cross.They died because they allegedly committed treason. On February 5, 1597, 17 young men were killed on the hill near Nagasaki, including three twelve-year-old boys, ministers: Franz, Tonko, and Mate. What did they do? They believed the words of the Lord Jesus. He taught them to love without distinction to everyone. Friends and foes.
On the cross, Paul prayed, “I thank the Lord for being on the cross. I forgive the emperor and his counselors. I dear to you, precious natives: There is no other way to heaven for salvation than a form of Christian’s. All disciples know the life of Jesus Christ. .. “

Although the executioner’s copy interrupted the discipline on the cross, several faith writings remained. And how did the little ones behave? They ask, “Where is my cross? Which is my cross?”

The symbol of Christianity is the cross: Arm to height – up to God, arm to width – towards neighbors. The strongest love – the Savior – was nailed to the cross.
It was a power based on the teachings of Jesus Christ that led Paul Miki and his companions to witness the faith of many who saw them die, who, even after centuries, set out on the path of faith by their moving example. Therefore, we are offered the opportunity to help St. To the Father in building peace in human hearts and in the world through youth. Please try it all according to your abilities and possibilities. Parents set an example and example in fulfilling their everyday responsibilities by reading and thinking about the Scriptures together. You, boys and girls, have a greater interest in the spiritual life in the Church’s. Through a more conscientious performance of Christian duties, a more severe and more profound experience of the teachings of Jesus Christ. We will fulfill the Year of Faith each as we can receive powerfully and transform our lives. The Lord Jesus often ends the lesson: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear” (Mt 11:15).
Pray, brothers and sisters, that God’s word will penetrate our hearts today and experience what was cold, bring light where it was already dark, strengthen where despair grew, and so we will witness the teachings it has. Very much.