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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 88: Christ’s Definitive Sacrifice
Mar 29, 2025
Discover the significance of Christ's unique and definitive sacrifice, which transforms humanity's connection with God. Dive into the connection between His trial, crucifixion, and the Eucharist, emphasizing obedience and salvation. Fr. Mike explains how believers are invited to participate in this sacrificial love by embracing their own crosses. Enjoy insights on how accepting suffering out of love unites us with Christ in an ongoing journey of redemption.
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- Christ's death as the definitive sacrifice not only redeems humanity but also invites believers to personally participate in His suffering and sacrifice.
- The transformative power of Christ's love emphasizes the necessity of understanding and embracing this love to fulfill one's role in God's salvation plan.
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The Unique and Definitive Sacrifice of Christ
Christ's death is considered not merely an execution but a unique and definitive sacrifice that offers redemption and reconciliation to humanity. His death serves as the paschal sacrifice, fulfilling the role of the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. This sacrifice surpasses all previous offerings mentioned in the Old Testament because it is both a gift from God the Father and an offering made willingly by Jesus Himself. Through His obedience and love, Jesus substitutes His righteousness for our disobedience, thus achieving a once-for-all redemption that restores our communion with God.
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