The Power of the Resurrection

Based on the paschal mystery, the power of the resurrection is real. Pope Francis stresses that it has permeated the whole of humanity. This is found in his first papal exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, Joy of the Gospel.

The paschal mystery is the mystery of Jesus dying and rising again to new life. And it is being proclaimed and actualized in the Holy Mass. After the priest says, “This is the mystery of faith”, the people respond, “We proclaim your death, Oh Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again.”

This means that Christian life happens in terms of transition: from death to life, from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom, from weakness to strength.

This has implications in the social, economic, political, and cultural aspects of human life. Renewal, transformation, rebirth, new life are implied in this. And Jesus the Resurrected Lord is involved.