CCC 599-655

The CCC emphasizes recognition of the reality of the Resurrection. The CCC does not try to push “proof” of the Resurrection down the throats of it readers, yet it offers “signs” that suggest Christ’s Resurrection. Some of the signs mentioned are Jesus’ clothes lying on the ground of His tomb or the testimonies of Mary and the apostles (which involve direct contact). The CCC also makes an interesting point, in order to recognize the reality of the Resurrection, one needs to have faith. This faith is needed to notice that “signs” of the Resurrection. The Resurrection is described as “a work of the Holy Trinity” because each part of the triune God played a role in the Resurrection. God the Father used his power to raise God the Son from the dead, but when God the Son ascended into Heaven after another 40 earthly days, God the Holy Spirit was sent to live among us. The Holy Spirit “gave life to Jesus’ dead humanity” after his ascension into Heaven. The connection between our resurrection and the Resurrection of Christ is Christ’s Resurrection resurrected our fait/our souls. He brought about an ability for humans to go to Heaven, which is essentially a resurrection of our souls after death. Jesus Christ’s resurrection reignited God’s grace or favor upon humanity, which was initially lost in The Fall. Jesus has resurrected himself within our hearts giving us a sense of faith, which gifts us with a purpose in life: living according to God’s will.