The church is the kingdom of God when and only when Jesus is present in a community that is taking on his form and way in the world. When our community begins to mirror the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those persecuted for righteousness, then it is there the kingdom of God has become visible and real in our world.
