Serving the Poor and the Persecuted
Dr. Stephen Rasche

Jesus’ Ascension, Glorification with the Father, and His Return
After his Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples until he was taken up to heaven—the Ascension—where he, as the Apostles’ Creed professes, “sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty” and “from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.”
Dr. Alan Schreck reflects on the meaning of these events and mysteries of our Christian faith.
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…...
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…...