He has gone to search for Adam,
our first father, as for a lost sheep.
Greatly desiring to visit those who live in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
He has gone to free from sorrow
Adam in his bonds
and Eve, captive with him…
—Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), n. 635

 

 

The Explanation of our hope is the heart of the Gospel. It explains why Jesus died on the Cross for us: for God so loved the world… 

But if we don’t understand what Jesus fully accomplished through His death and Resurrection, we risk remaining in darkness — liberated but not freed; delivered but still deceived; victims instead of victors.Continue reading →