The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 93: The Meaning of the Resurrection (2026)
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Apr 3, 2026 A lively look at the resurrection as both a historical event and a transcendent, bodily reality. Discussion covers how the resurrection proves Christ's authority and unlocks new life by defeating death and sin. Exploration of Christ as firstfruits and what that promise means for our future bodily resurrection and present adoption as God’s children.
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Resurrection Confirms Christ's Authority
- The resurrection confirms all of Christ's teachings by proving his divine authority.
- Fr. Mike explains that if Jesus truly rose, then even his hardest teachings gain definitive credibility and demand attention.
Twofold Effect Of The Paschal Mystery
- The Paschal Mystery has two distinct salvific effects: death frees us from sin and resurrection opens the way to new life.
- Paragraph 654 links resurrection specifically to justification and participation in grace leading to adoption as God's children.
Justification Means Adoption Into God's Family
- Justification is more than forgiveness; it is victory over death caused by sin plus new participation in grace.
- Fr. Mike highlights that this grace effects filial adoption, making us sons and daughters by gift, not nature.