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

Day 90: Christ Descended into Hell

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Mar 31, 2023
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Jesus' Descent into Hell

  • Jesus experienced death like all humans, descending into the realm of the dead.
  • However, he uniquely descended as Savior, proclaiming good news to the spirits there.
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Nature of Hell Before Christ

  • In scripture, "hell" (Sheol/Hades) refers to the abode of the dead, where souls are deprived of God's vision.
  • While all there await the Redeemer, their experiences differ, with varying degrees of peace or torment.
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Purpose of Descent

  • Jesus' descent wasn't to save the damned or destroy hell itself.
  • His purpose was to liberate the righteous souls of those who died before him.
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