The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)

Mar 30, 2025

Explore the profound mystery of Christ's death as an act of love for all humanity. Reflect on the significance of His burial and how it shapes the narrative of salvation. Experience the hope found in the journey from death to resurrection. Delve into the transformative power of baptism, representing both Jesus's burial and renewal. Gain insights into Holy Saturday and the dual nature of Christ, enriching the understanding of salvation and redemption for believers.

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Jesus's death represents a profound act of love, illustrating the intimate connection between His humanity and divinity in salvation.

Baptism signifies the believer's identification with Christ's death and resurrection, emphasizing the transition from death to new life in Him.

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The Significance of Christ's Death

The podcast emphasizes that Jesus Christ's death was a profound act of love and solidarity with humanity. Despite being sinless and not subject to death due to original sin, He chose to experience death to share in human suffering fully. This act of dying was not merely about physical separation but also about retaining the divine nature; even in death, Jesus maintained possession of both His body and soul. This duality illustrates the intricate relationship between His humanity and divinity and underscores the significance of Jesus's sacrifice as a means of presenting Himself as a true offering for humanity's sins.

Intro

2min

The Profound Mystery of Christ's Death

2min

The Mystery of Christ's Burial and Resurrection

2min

Theological Insights on Christ's Death and Resurrection

6min

The Significance of Baptism in the Context of Christ's Death

2min

When he was crucified, Jesus experienced a real human death, the separation of his soul from his body. Because of his divinity, though, Jesus’ body did not see corruption, and his body and soul were reunited in the Resurrection. The risen Christ is the meeting point of death and life. We learn that as Christians, in Baptism, we die to sin, are buried with Christ, and then in him, we rise to new life. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraph 624-630.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 89: Jesus Christ Was Buried (2025)