The Resurrection Is Not a Symbol — It Is Reality

About this sermon

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040926.cfm Father Daniel Klimek, PhD, proclaims with clarity that the Resurrection of Jesus is not merely symbolic, not only metaphorical, but first and foremost a real, historical event that changes everything. Pointing to the Acts of the Apostles, he shows how St. Peter and St. John heal, not by their own power, but through the name of Jesus — proof that Christ is alive and working even after His Ascension. Father Daniel explains that Jesus Himself removes all doubt about the Resurrection in the Gospel. He invites the apostles to touch His wounds and even eats before them, demonstrating that He is not a ghost, but truly risen in a glorified body. These actions confirm that death has been conquered, and the Resurrection is real. Father Daniel warns against reducing Christianity to mere ideas or symbols. Without belief in the Resurrection, our faith loses its foundation. But with faith in the Resurrection comes hope — the same power that transformed fearful Apostles into bold witnesses is still at work today. The Risen Christ continues to act, to heal, and to call us into a living, supernatural faith rooted in the truth.

Topics

• Resurrection