The Reason for Jesus’ Death, and the Meaning of His Resurrection

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June 17, 2026

Dr. Alan Schreck begins by summarizing why it was necessary for Jesus to undergo his passion and death.

He explains the meaning and centrality of “the Resurrection of Jesus…the crowning truth of our faith…” (Compendium, 126); “…the fulcrum on which all of Christian faith turns…” (Bishop Robert Barron, What Christians Believe, p.71).

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