Serving the Poor and the Persecuted
Dr. Stephen Rasche

Vatican II’s Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity
Some have said the Second Vatican Council was the “Council of the Laity.” Dr. Schreck talks about Apostolicam Actuositatem, the council’s document that activated and broadened lay people’s participation in the life of the Catholic Church and in her mission to make Jesus Christ present in the world.
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…...