Serving the Poor and the Persecuted
Dr. Stephen Rasche

Vatican II’s Decree on the Appropriate Renewal of Religious Life
Part of the Second Vatican Council’s overarching concern in presenting the Catholic Church’s nature and mission in our times was its teaching on religious and consecrated life.
Dr. Schreck talks about the council’s decree on “The Appropriate Renewal of Religious Life,” or in Latin called “Perfectae Caritatis,” the perfection of charity.
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…...