Christ Crucified

"He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) Suffering is the inevitable condition of fallen humanity. Without faith in Christ and an understanding of his sanctifying sacrifice, people and societies lose hope and descend into despair, with its accompanying behaviors. Christ's Passion is the ultimate act of redemption and mercy, overcoming death and giving meaning and...