{"product_id":"why-the-resurrection-matters","title":"Why the Resurrection Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswers to essential questions about the Resurrection—what Christians believe and why it matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe staggering claim at the heart of Christianity is that through Jesus Christ, God has defeated death. The Resurrection is not an abstract doctrine to be understood only by the mind, nor is it a matter of blind faith. It is the reality that changes the destiny of every believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhy the Resurrection Matters: 8 Pivotal Truths for Every Believer\u003c\/em\u003e, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP, invites you to see your life through the lens of Christ’s victory over death—and to move beyond feel-good faith toward the gritty, resilient Christian hope that sustains us through suffering, loss, and ultimately our own deaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the full breadth of biblical teaching and Catholic theology, Fr. Patrick explores the Resurrection and answers essential questions about what Christians believe—and why it matters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Jesus the Lord?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid Jesus have to die on the Cross?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat evidence is there for the Resurrection?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does it mean to say that Christ descended into hell?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happened when Jesus rose from the dead?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does the Resurrection mean for me now?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does the Resurrection give us hope and peace?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere is the Resurrection leading us?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Patrick—a leading voice in Catholic media—brings together theological rigor and the heart of a pastor. As a Dominican preacher, he has a gift for making the truths of the Catholic faith accessible through vivid stories, memorable images, and practical insight. Whether serving college students or praying with actors on the set of \u003cem\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/em\u003e, Fr. Patrick has become a trusted guide for those who want to move beyond surface-level answers and integrate their faith more deeply into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the drama of Jesus’s Resurrection is being brought vividly to life in productions such as \u003cem\u003eThe Resurrection of the Christ\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Chosen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhy the Resurrection Matters\u003c\/em\u003e offers an opportunity to encounter the mystery at the heart of it all. By exploring the why behind the Cross, the historical evidence for the Resurrection, and the theology of Christ’s glorified body, this book reveals the Resurrection not simply as an event of the past but as the foundation of Christian hope today—and the pattern for our own life, death, and eternal destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for individual or group study, \u003cem\u003eWhy the Resurrection Matters\u003c\/em\u003e includes free companion videos featuring Fr. Patrick and a downloadable study guide to help you go deeper. Find these free resources at avemariapress.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877804040245,"sku":"1-64680-528-3","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8056\/8629\/files\/1-64680-528-3.jpg?v=1791233166","url":"https:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/products\/why-the-resurrection-matters","provider":"Ave Maria Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}