Passion, death and redemption
Christ’s passion and death are understood through his free, loving obedience to the Father and solidarity with sinners. The cross is not a justification for violence or a reason to blame Jewish people collectively for Jesus’ death. It exposes sin and reveals divine mercy. Christian teaching holds the cross together with resurrection, sacramental life, and the call to self-giving love.
Follow the sources
An original library introduction, with sources for further study. This is a starting point rather than a complete treatment or a finished formation lesson.