A guide to the PASSION of Christ

A Guide to the PASSION

Mel Gibson's stunning film, The Passion of the Christ, has touched thousands of hearts since its release. It has been called "the most powerful film ever produced" about the life and death of Jesus. Yet, despite its visual and emotional impact, the dramatic events portrayed do not explain themselves; they often give rise to perplexing questions.

This book helps you delve a little deeper into some of the movie's profound riches.

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Mel Gibson's epic film

Millions of people will see Mel Gibson's epic film The Passion of The Christ. This movie is not just another extraordinary Hollywood production-it's a personal call for each of us to encounter the person of Jesus Christ.

The Passion of The Christ offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to spread, strengthen, and share the Catholic faith with your family and friends. Unlike any other, this movie will inspire hearts and change minds. And it will evoke questions.

A Guide to the Passion:

100 Questions about Mel Gibson's The Passion of The Christ is the definitive Catholic resource book for this momentous film. It offers an insightful scene-by-scene analysis from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The 100 answers provide a powerful catechises that will enrich the movie-going experience and lead seekers deeper faith in Christ.

A Guide to the Passion was written to help moviegoers understand the many artistic and theological aspects of the movie. Through this understanding, we not only get into the mind of the movie's creator, but also into the mind of the Creator.

The 100 thought-provoking questions and answers help you penetrate the heart of the Gospel. The questions include:

Why did Jesus ask the Father to "let this cup pass from Me" in the Garden of Gethsemane?
In the Garden, why did Jesus crush the head of the snake?
Is the devil a real being or just an artistic representation of evil?
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
What did Jesus mean when He called Himself "the Bread of Life"?
Is the scourging scene of Jesus at the pillar an accurate portrayal?
Why do Mary and the devil exchange looks during Jesus' road to Calvary?
What did Jesus mean when he said, from the cross, "My God, my God. Why have you forsaken me?"
What is the significance of Jesus' last words to His mother and the apostle John?
The movie ends with the resurrection. Do Christians actually believe Jesus rose from the dead?

This book is an essential resource in your outreach to friends and family. Not only will they understand more about this epic film, they will come to know more about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.

Co-produced and published by Ascension Press and Catholic Exchange, in a collaborative effort by faithful Catholic authors, including well-known author Mark Shea.

It has received an Imprimatur.

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Why the Book is Working

A Guide to the Passion gets results because its thought-provoking content, easy-to-read answers, and solid presentation of Catholic doctrine have proven to be a breath of fresh air to readers.

It’s the perfect length at 96 pages—not intimidating to Catholics unaccustomed to reading faith-based material.
It’s more “meaty” than a tract.
It’s intellectually and spiritually satisfying, despite having short and simple answers.
It’s intriguing—featuring 100 questions and answers about a blockbuster film that everybody’s talking about.
It provides a short but powerful “Case for Christ,” which is imperative in this age of relativism.
It features a brief overview of the history of the Catholic Church, which is vital to a generation with little sense of Church Tradition.
It concludes with a “call to conversion,” encouraging the reader to renew his or her faith in Christ and the Church

Mel's Passion,
the New Evangelization and You

The world watched as Mel Gibson defended his movie, his motives, and his faith to Diane Sawyer on PrimeTime Live, unabashedly giving the reason for his hope and ours. In an extraordinarily rare moment, a major Hollywood star gave viewers a catechism lesson on the Catholic faith and shared the Gospel in clear and unequivocal terms with millions watching. Through his words, we witnessed Gibson's personal descent into the abyss, his conversion of heart, and his resulting call to share the story of salvation through Christ's life, death, and resurrection.

Gibson's interview may very well succeed in delivering hundreds of thousands of fence-sitters to theatres over the next few weeks to experience his heart changing, painful, and beautiful epic film The Passion of The Christ. This interview has very likely opened the movie up to a whole new audience-the very people Catholic evangelists are trying to reach.

The Passion of The Christ offers us a God-given opportunity for evangelization, and Catholics must rise to the challenge.

Most of us don't have the talent or personal fortune to make a full-length film, but we can share the message of the film with our family, co-workers, and friends.

To help you give clear answers to the many theological questions in the movie, we have released a new book, A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About The Passion of The Christ.

This book will fortify your own faith and knowledge, and provide answers and guidance to those who are wrestling with important theological questions after they view Gibson's film.

You need to prepare yourself to answer questions they'll ask, such as:

Are the gospels historically accurate?
How do we know that Jesus even existed?
In the Garden of Gethsemane, did Jesus know He was going to die?
Why didn't Jesus use His power to save Himself?
Why did God require such a bloody sacrifice to reconcile the world to
Himself?

Gird Yourself with the Truth

Will you be ready to answer questions intelligently?
Think about how beneficial and opportune it would be if you had an excellent
resource to pass on to others.

A Guide to the Passion is that resource. Give it to family members, co-workers, and parishioners-in fact, get a book for all of your parishioners. Consider your donation of books as part of your tithe to the Church.

Two of the seven spiritual works of mercy involve sharing the teachings of Christ
with those who do not know the Faith or have doubts.

Unlike a Christian "tract" that someone may hand out at work or outside a theatre, this 96-page book is intellectually satisfying. It honours the intellect by offering deep, compelling answers to some of life's most challenging questions.

This book is the perfect resource to give away to family, co-workers, and friends.

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A Guide to the Passion answers the questions people will have about the film-and about the events that inspired it.

The book features a scene-by-scene commentary on some
of the movie's key elements. It is rich in catechises but is a
quick read-its provocative questions and brief, thorough
answers keep readers turning the pages.

The book is laid out in four parts: (1) 100 questions and
answers about the content and scenes of the movie; (2) the
case for Christ; (3) the case for the Church; and (4) an
invitation for the reader to take some practical steps toward
a deeper life with God.

Everyone who has read the new book has raved about it; they attest to its value in
evangelizing those viewers whose first exposure to the Catholic faith may be their
encounter with this powerful film.

The book is also intended for small group discussion and adult faith formation.
We've prepared ready-made materials to help you start and conduct a discussion group.

A Guide to the Passion makes for great personal spiritual reading as well. It not only unpacks the artistic and theological aspects of the movie, but it helps you relive your experience of watching The Passion of The Christ.

Are You an Ivory Tower Catholic?

I know that you're committed to your faith. But are you proactive in sharing it?
Do you evangelize? Do you take the initiative to engage people? Do you use your knowledge to pass on the Faith?

This is your duty as a Catholic. It's part of the commitment you made when you were confirmed. So, be a soldier for Christ and take a step toward heroically witnessing for Him at this crucial moment in history.

Now is the time to act. This film is a gift from God. Others have done the hard work of making it. It is now up to us to promote the truth of the Catholic faith to those who will be touched by it.

We hope to distribute millions of copies of this book, but we can accomplish this goal only with your help-we need you to get the word out. We want you and everyone you know to have one of the most practical evangelization tools ever.

Sincerely,
Matthew Pinto
Publisher
Ascension Press

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