THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS: THE PIVOTAL FEAST AND THE HEART OF OUR FAITH

The resurrection of Jesus is at the heart of the Christian message. it’s the pivotal feast. The meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection, particularly His resurrection, is the foundation of our Catholic faith. At the core of our faith lies the bedrock conviction that Jesus Christ rose from the dead, conquering death and bestowing eternal life upon all who believe. The resurrection culminates the passion narrative in all four Gospels because it is at the centre of redemption itself. It is not merely an extraordinary historical event; it is the cornerstone of our Christian faith and theology. It carries profound theological significance and has deeply personal implications for each of us. The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the Corinthians emphasizes, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17). This powerful assertion highlights that without the Resurrection, the entire s...