Kresta in the Afternoon

Some people dismiss the claims of Jesus’s Resurrection by saying that such claims were commonplace at the time – that people regularly claimed to see others rise from the dead. But the Roman executioners certainly knew their business. And the ancient people lived in a time where death was commonplace – they knew what it was and how it worked. Al discusses.

Christians have historically understood that Jesus rose to life in His crucified body, citing his encounter with Thomas. But some scholars now argue that Christ’s Resurrected body was a “spiritual” body “purged of every element of flesh and blood.” How can we square that with reports of Jesus eating with His disciples and inviting them to tough his wounds? We examine it with Dr. James Ware.

Last week Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a major US Army hospital in Maryland, ended its contract with a community of Franciscan friars who have provided pastoral care for Catholic patients for nearly 20 years. We find out what’s going on with Matthew Bunson.

St Paul writes that “If Christ had not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is also in vain.” Al reflects on the momentous occasion of the Resurrection.

The question of the historicity of Jesus' resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. And the results have varied widely. Michael Licona

The Bodily Resurrection is the most consequential event in history. Countless people over the centuries have given their own lives in defense of this one fact - that the crucified Christ, the Son of God, rose from the dead. Modern society may mock the idea of the Resurrection, but the evidence for it has never been stronger. We talk with Gary Habermas, who has dedicated his life to the study of the Resurrection.

Christ has completed the mission He came to Earth to do – he has been crucified for our transgressions and lies in the tomb. As we await the joy of Easter, Al shares some thoughts on the meaning of this day.

It’s Holy Thursday, the anniversary of the First Mass. Abbot Jeremy Driscoll joins us for an in-depth look at what happens at Mass, with a focus on the liturgy of

On Holy Thursday we commemorate the first Mass, recognizing Jesus as our Great High Priest. But did Jesus intend for the priesthood to continue, or was it merely a feature of the Old Covenant? John Bergsma joins us with a look at the roots of the priesthood.

Few religious films have generated the attention, discussion and controversy as Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ. The film is deeply theological and contains