Serving the Poor and the Persecuted
Dr. Stephen Rasche

Baptizing With the Holy Spirit and the Spirit at Jesus’ Baptism
In all four Gospels, John the Baptist prophesies that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit and, in Matthew and Luke, with fire.
Dr. Schreck discusses the meaning of this prophecy and how and when it was fulfilled. When Jesus submits to be baptized by John, the Holy Spirit descends on him in the form of a dove and the voice of the Father is heard, providing a revelation/theophany of the Blessed Trinity.
Dr. 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…...
How does the death of one person more than 2,000 years ago atone for sins the whole human race and reconcile us with God? Dr. Alan Schreck explains…...
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "The Paschal Mystery of Jesus... stands at the center of the Christian faith because God's saving plan was accomplished…...