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ONLINE CLASS PORTALINQUIRY 2- who is jesusWednesday, September 9th, 2026Evangelist: Deacon Darren Caskey
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Prayer Journal Assignment:
Record at least three scriptures from either the Old or New Testament that were discussed tonight. Choose passages that resonate with you, hold special meaning, or spark your curiosity to explore further. Later in the week, revisit these scriptures in your Bible and reflect on what you have learned from them. |
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catechism of the catholic church (ccc)
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Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
Record the following topic numbers in your prayer journal, and later this week, start exploring them in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). CCC 240 & 454 – Jesus as eternally Son of the Father CCC 243 – Jesus is the Word made flesh CCC 455 – Jesus is Lord CCC 464 – 469 - Jesus is true God and true man |
WHO IS JESUS?
Deacon Darren started the session off with a song that we sung together called "Here I am Lord".
IN THE BEGINNING
Old Testament Prophecies
Starting with the most renowned prophet of the Old Testament, Deacon Darren illustrated how each prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Feel free to look up the ones that intrigue you the most.
Isaiah 7:14 – He will be born of a young virgin woman:
Matt. 1:18, 24-25; Luke 1:26-35 – Jesus was born of the young virgin Mary.
Isaiah 9:1 – His ministry will make Galilee glorious:
Matt 4:12-17 – Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee.
Isaiah 9:6 – a woman shall bear a son called Emmanuel (“God is with us”):
Luke 1:35 – Jesus is this one, the Son of God.
Isaiah 11:2 – the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him:
Matt. 3:16-17 – the Spirit of God descended upon Jesus like a dove.
Isaiah 32:3-4; 35:5-6- His ministry will include miracles curing the blind, deaf, lame and dumb:
Matt. 9:32-35 – Jesus so cured the blind, deaf, lame and dumb.
Isaiah 33:22 – He will be a judge:
John 5:30 – Jesus is the judge who judges justly.
Isaiah 40:3; Mal. 3:1 – He will be preceded by a messenger:
Mat. 3:1-3; 11:10; Luke 1:17; John 1:23 – Jesus was so preceded (by Saint John the Baptist)
Isaiah 50:6; Mic. 5:1 – the ruler of Israel’s cheek will be struck:
Matt. 26:67; Luke 22:63; John 18:22 – Jesus was so struck and beaten.
Isaiah 53:12 – He will make intercession for the transgressors:
Luke 22:37, Mark 15:28, Hebrew 9:28, 1Peter 2:24 – Jesus offered Himself for our sins
Isaiah 53:3 – He will be rejected by His people:
John 1:11; 7:5 – Jesus was rejected by His own people.
Isaiah 53:5; Zech. 13:6 – He was wounded, bruised and scourged for us:
Matt. 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1 – Jesus was wounded, bruised and scourged for us.
Isaiah 53:7 – He will remain silent before His accusers:
Matt. 27:12,14; Mark 14:61;15:5; Luke 23:9; John 19:9 – Jesus remained silent before His accusers
Isaiah 53:8-10; Dan. 9:26 – the anointed one shall be cut off and die:
Luke 23:46; 24:7; John 19:30 – Jesus the Messiah died.
Isaiah 53:9 – He will be buried in a rich man’s tomb:
Matt. 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-46; Luke 23:50-53; John 19:38-42 – Jesus was buried in a rich man’s tomb (the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea).
Isaiah 61:1-2 – the Spirit of the Lord is upon Him:
Luke 4:21 – Jesus says that He has fulfilled this prophecy.
Amos 8:9 – God will darken the earth at noon:
Matt. 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44-45 – each recorded the eclipse that happened at the time of Jesus’ death on the cross.
Mic. 5:2 – Israel’s ruler shall come from Bethlehem:
Matt. 2:1,4-8; Luke 2:4-7 – Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Mic. 1:8 – He will lament and wail, and will go stripped and naked:
John 19:23-24 – Jesus lamented and was stripped and naked.
Jonah 1:17 – three nights and days in the belly of the whale:
Matt 12:39-41, Matt 16:4, Luke 11:29-32 - foreshadows Jesus’ death and rising on the third day.
Zech. 9:9 – He will triumphantly enter Jerusalem on a donkey:
Matt. 21:5; Luke 19:35-38; John 12:14-17 – Jesus so entered Jerusalem.
Zech. 11:12-13 – He will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver:
Matt. 26:15 – Judas betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver!
Zech. 11:13 – the pieces of silver are cast into God’s house:
Matt. 27:5 – Judas threw the pieces of silver into the Temple.
Zech. 12:10 – His side will be pierced:
John 19:34, 37 – Jesus’ side was pierced.
Zech. 13:7 – He will be forsaken by His disciples who will scatter:
Matt. 26:31, Mark. 14:50 – Jesus’ disciples forsook Him and scattered.
Isaiah 7:14 – He will be born of a young virgin woman:
Matt. 1:18, 24-25; Luke 1:26-35 – Jesus was born of the young virgin Mary.
Isaiah 9:1 – His ministry will make Galilee glorious:
Matt 4:12-17 – Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee.
Isaiah 9:6 – a woman shall bear a son called Emmanuel (“God is with us”):
Luke 1:35 – Jesus is this one, the Son of God.
Isaiah 11:2 – the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him:
Matt. 3:16-17 – the Spirit of God descended upon Jesus like a dove.
Isaiah 32:3-4; 35:5-6- His ministry will include miracles curing the blind, deaf, lame and dumb:
Matt. 9:32-35 – Jesus so cured the blind, deaf, lame and dumb.
Isaiah 33:22 – He will be a judge:
John 5:30 – Jesus is the judge who judges justly.
Isaiah 40:3; Mal. 3:1 – He will be preceded by a messenger:
Mat. 3:1-3; 11:10; Luke 1:17; John 1:23 – Jesus was so preceded (by Saint John the Baptist)
Isaiah 50:6; Mic. 5:1 – the ruler of Israel’s cheek will be struck:
Matt. 26:67; Luke 22:63; John 18:22 – Jesus was so struck and beaten.
Isaiah 53:12 – He will make intercession for the transgressors:
Luke 22:37, Mark 15:28, Hebrew 9:28, 1Peter 2:24 – Jesus offered Himself for our sins
Isaiah 53:3 – He will be rejected by His people:
John 1:11; 7:5 – Jesus was rejected by His own people.
Isaiah 53:5; Zech. 13:6 – He was wounded, bruised and scourged for us:
Matt. 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1 – Jesus was wounded, bruised and scourged for us.
Isaiah 53:7 – He will remain silent before His accusers:
Matt. 27:12,14; Mark 14:61;15:5; Luke 23:9; John 19:9 – Jesus remained silent before His accusers
Isaiah 53:8-10; Dan. 9:26 – the anointed one shall be cut off and die:
Luke 23:46; 24:7; John 19:30 – Jesus the Messiah died.
Isaiah 53:9 – He will be buried in a rich man’s tomb:
Matt. 27:57-60; Mark 15:42-46; Luke 23:50-53; John 19:38-42 – Jesus was buried in a rich man’s tomb (the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea).
Isaiah 61:1-2 – the Spirit of the Lord is upon Him:
Luke 4:21 – Jesus says that He has fulfilled this prophecy.
Amos 8:9 – God will darken the earth at noon:
Matt. 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44-45 – each recorded the eclipse that happened at the time of Jesus’ death on the cross.
Mic. 5:2 – Israel’s ruler shall come from Bethlehem:
Matt. 2:1,4-8; Luke 2:4-7 – Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Mic. 1:8 – He will lament and wail, and will go stripped and naked:
John 19:23-24 – Jesus lamented and was stripped and naked.
Jonah 1:17 – three nights and days in the belly of the whale:
Matt 12:39-41, Matt 16:4, Luke 11:29-32 - foreshadows Jesus’ death and rising on the third day.
Zech. 9:9 – He will triumphantly enter Jerusalem on a donkey:
Matt. 21:5; Luke 19:35-38; John 12:14-17 – Jesus so entered Jerusalem.
Zech. 11:12-13 – He will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver:
Matt. 26:15 – Judas betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver!
Zech. 11:13 – the pieces of silver are cast into God’s house:
Matt. 27:5 – Judas threw the pieces of silver into the Temple.
Zech. 12:10 – His side will be pierced:
John 19:34, 37 – Jesus’ side was pierced.
Zech. 13:7 – He will be forsaken by His disciples who will scatter:
Matt. 26:31, Mark. 14:50 – Jesus’ disciples forsook Him and scattered.
Next, Deacon Darren highlighted that it wasn't just the prophets who foretold Jesus—there are also numerous references in the Psalms, written by King David. We encourage you to explore the passages that interest you most.
Psalm 16:10; 30:3 – He will not be spared from death and yet remain incorrupt:
Acts 2:31; 13:33,35 – Jesus conquered death and remained incorrupt.
Psalm 22:1 – My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?
Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 – Jesus utters this rabbinical formula from the cross declaring that
He is the Messiah.
Psalm 22:7 – the people will wag their heads at Him and mock Him:
Matt. 27:31-39; Mark 15:27-29, Luke 22:63; 23:36 – the people wagged their heads at Jesus on the cross.
Psalm 22:16; Isa. 53:12 – He will be numbered with the transgressors:
Matt. 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:32; John 19:18 – Jesus was numbered with the transgressors by being crucified between two thieves.
Psalm 22:16; Zech 12:10 – His hands and feet will be pierced, and they will weep for the first-born:
John 19:23,34,37 – Jesus’ hands and feet were pierced and his followers wept for Him,
the true first-born Son of Israel.
Psalm 22:17 – they will stare and gloat over Him:
Matt. 27:36; Luke 23:35 – the people stood by and stared at Jesus on the cross.
Psalm 22:18 – they will divide His garments among them:
Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:23 – they divided Jesus’ garments among them.
Psalm 22:18 – they will cast lots for His garments:
Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:24 – they cast lots for Jesus’ garments.
Psalm 30:3; 41:10, 118:17; Hos 6:2 – He will be raised to life on the third day:
Acts 13:33, Matt. 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:34,46 – He was indeed raised!
Psalm 34:20 – He will not have broken bones:
John 19:33,36 – The soldiers did not break His bones because He was already dead.
Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 – He will be betrayed by a friend:
Matt. 10:4; 26:20-25; Mark 14:18-21; John 13:18 He was betrayed by Judas
Psalm 68:18 – He will ascend into heaven:
Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; John 20:17; Acts 1:9 – Jesus ascended into heaven.
Psalm 68:20 – He will escape the powers of death:
Acts 2:31; 13:33; Matt 28:6; Mark 16:6, Luke 24:46; John 20:9-10 – He conquered death
Psalm 69:21 – they will give Him vinegar to drink:
Matt. 27:34,48; Mark 15:23,36; Luke 23:36; John 19:29 – they gave vinegar on a hyssop branch.
Psalm 110:1 – He will sit at the right hand of God:
Heb. 1:3; Acts 2:34-35 – Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father.
https://www.scripturecatholic.com/messianic-prophecies-fulfilled-jesus-christ
Psalm 16:10; 30:3 – He will not be spared from death and yet remain incorrupt:
Acts 2:31; 13:33,35 – Jesus conquered death and remained incorrupt.
Psalm 22:1 – My God, my God, why has thou forsaken me?
Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 – Jesus utters this rabbinical formula from the cross declaring that
He is the Messiah.
Psalm 22:7 – the people will wag their heads at Him and mock Him:
Matt. 27:31-39; Mark 15:27-29, Luke 22:63; 23:36 – the people wagged their heads at Jesus on the cross.
Psalm 22:16; Isa. 53:12 – He will be numbered with the transgressors:
Matt. 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:32; John 19:18 – Jesus was numbered with the transgressors by being crucified between two thieves.
Psalm 22:16; Zech 12:10 – His hands and feet will be pierced, and they will weep for the first-born:
John 19:23,34,37 – Jesus’ hands and feet were pierced and his followers wept for Him,
the true first-born Son of Israel.
Psalm 22:17 – they will stare and gloat over Him:
Matt. 27:36; Luke 23:35 – the people stood by and stared at Jesus on the cross.
Psalm 22:18 – they will divide His garments among them:
Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:23 – they divided Jesus’ garments among them.
Psalm 22:18 – they will cast lots for His garments:
Matt. 27:35; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:24 – they cast lots for Jesus’ garments.
Psalm 30:3; 41:10, 118:17; Hos 6:2 – He will be raised to life on the third day:
Acts 13:33, Matt. 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:34,46 – He was indeed raised!
Psalm 34:20 – He will not have broken bones:
John 19:33,36 – The soldiers did not break His bones because He was already dead.
Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 – He will be betrayed by a friend:
Matt. 10:4; 26:20-25; Mark 14:18-21; John 13:18 He was betrayed by Judas
Psalm 68:18 – He will ascend into heaven:
Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; John 20:17; Acts 1:9 – Jesus ascended into heaven.
Psalm 68:20 – He will escape the powers of death:
Acts 2:31; 13:33; Matt 28:6; Mark 16:6, Luke 24:46; John 20:9-10 – He conquered death
Psalm 69:21 – they will give Him vinegar to drink:
Matt. 27:34,48; Mark 15:23,36; Luke 23:36; John 19:29 – they gave vinegar on a hyssop branch.
Psalm 110:1 – He will sit at the right hand of God:
Heb. 1:3; Acts 2:34-35 – Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father.
https://www.scripturecatholic.com/messianic-prophecies-fulfilled-jesus-christ
Let us look at some important events in the life of Jesus:
The Annunciation – Luke 1:26–33
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary.
And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Luke 1:34–38 (NIV)
But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived* a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.”
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:8-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”
Matthew 2:1-6
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”
When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.’”
Matthew 2:7-12
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.”
After their audience with the king, they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
Matthew 2:1-6
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”
When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.’”
Matthew 2:7-12
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.”
After their audience with the king, they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
The Miracles of Jesus:
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Miracles with people:
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Deliverance of Demoniacs
General accounts of exorcisms (Mark 1) suggest that such acts were frequent throughout Our Lord's public ministry. Notable instances include:
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Returning Life to the Dead
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- Initial Message (according to Mark): "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1:15)
- The Golden Rule: "Do to others whatever you would have them do to you." (Matt 7:12; par. Luke 6:31)
- The Greatest Commandment: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength... You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Mark 12:30-31; par. Matt 22:37-39; Luke 10:27; citing Deut 6:4-5 & Lev 19:18)
- Love of Enemies: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27-28; par. Matt 5:43-48)
- Repentance & Forgiveness: "If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, 'I am sorry,' you should forgive him." (Luke 17:3-4; cf. Matt 18:15-22)
- Judging Others: "Stop judging, so that you will not be judged. For as you judge, you will be judged, and the measure you use will be measured to you." (Matt 7:1-2; par. Luke 6:37)
- Faith & Prayer: "Have faith in God... Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:22-24; cf. Matt 17:20; 21:21; John 14:1)
- Jesus' Destiny: "The Son of Man must suffer greatly, be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, be killed, and rise after three days." (Mark 8:31; cf. Mark 9:31; 10:33-34; par. Matt 16:21-27; Luke 9:22-26)
Jesus' Identity: Again, the high priest asked him and said to him, “Are you the Messiah,
the son of the Blessed One?” Then Jesus answered, “I am; and you will see the Son of Man
seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
(Mark 14:61-62; cf. Matt 26:63-64)
Jesus, the beloved Son: "After Jesus was baptized... a voice came from the heavens, saying,
'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.' " (Matt 3:16-17; par. Mark 1:9-11 ; Luke 3:21-22)
Jesus and the Father: "All things have been handed over to me by my Father.
No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him." (Luke 10:22; par. Matt 11:27)
Jesus and the Holy Spirit: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.”
(Luke 4:18-19, citing Isa 61:1-2)
the son of the Blessed One?” Then Jesus answered, “I am; and you will see the Son of Man
seated at the right hand of the Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
(Mark 14:61-62; cf. Matt 26:63-64)
Jesus, the beloved Son: "After Jesus was baptized... a voice came from the heavens, saying,
'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.' " (Matt 3:16-17; par. Mark 1:9-11 ; Luke 3:21-22)
Jesus and the Father: "All things have been handed over to me by my Father.
No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him." (Luke 10:22; par. Matt 11:27)
Jesus and the Holy Spirit: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.”
(Luke 4:18-19, citing Isa 61:1-2)
The Ultimate Sacrifice of Jesus:
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Catholic doctrine teaches that Jesus’ singular sacrifice culminated in everlasting glory at his ascension, fulfilling the Day of Atonement/Yom Kippur sacrifices (Heb. 9:11-12; see also Lev. 16). He continues to exercise his priesthood by offering this one sacrifice to the Father in the heavenly sanctuary on our behalf (Heb. 7:23-25; 8:1-3; see also 5:1).
Moreover, as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29, 35), Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant Passover sacrifice (John 19:36; 1 Cor. 5:7), enabling the Church to offer and partake in his self-offering at every Mass. In this way, heaven and earth unite in observing his New Covenant Passover command to do this in remembrance of him (Luke 22:19-20). We receive his body and blood under the appearances of bread and wine, following the order of Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18-20).
Moreover, as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29, 35), Jesus fulfills the Old Covenant Passover sacrifice (John 19:36; 1 Cor. 5:7), enabling the Church to offer and partake in his self-offering at every Mass. In this way, heaven and earth unite in observing his New Covenant Passover command to do this in remembrance of him (Luke 22:19-20). We receive his body and blood under the appearances of bread and wine, following the order of Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18-20).
The Resurrection of Jesus:
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The Resurrection of our Lord is the cornerstone of our Catholic faith. Following His Passion and Crucifixion, Jesus rose from the dead, triumphing over sin and death. This event embodies the victory of life over evil and the promise that all who believe may share in eternal life.
Through His resurrection, Jesus demonstrates that love, hope, and renewal are possible even after the deepest darkness. This miracle unveils profound truths:
- Divine Love: Jesus’ resurrection reveals God’s boundless compassion and mercy.
- Fulfilled Prophecy: The Scriptures foretold this miraculous event long before it occurred.
- A New Beginning: It reminds us that no darkness can overcome the power of Christ’s light.
Through His resurrection, Jesus demonstrates that love, hope, and renewal are possible even after the deepest darkness. This miracle unveils profound truths:
- God's Triumph Over Sin: The Resurrection testifies to the power of divine grace, affirming that God's love conquers all, including sin and death.
- The Promise of Eternal Life: It assures believers that death is not the end but a gateway to eternal life, inspiring hope for the future.
- The Unity of the Church: This miracle unites all believers, binding the faithful into one vibrant family that transcends time and space, anchored in the hope of resurrection.
The Ascension of Jesus:
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The Catholic Feast of the Ascension is not simply a historical remembrance. It holds deep theological significance. The feast day of the Ascension marks the exaltation of Christ and the completion of his earthly ministry. Jesus ascends not to abandon us, but to intercede for us at the right hand of God, and to make way for the promised Holy Spirit—the advocate or “Counselor”, (John 14:16, 26; 15:26)—on Pentecost.
What Does This Mean for You and Me?
- Fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies
- Established a new covenant with all people
- Founded His Church with authority
- Opened the gates of Heaven
- Merciful Savior
- Righteous Judge
- Our Lord and God, King of the Universe
aDditional resources
United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA)
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