2. Concomitant with (1) is to acknowledge Jesus' redeeming act as not only "ontological" but evolutionary in its impact and awesome mystery. While intrinsically related to his message, it is a distinct act that has been lost in reverential attention because we have been held hostage by institution making redemption conditional upon compliance with "its" message. Redemption breaks the bonds of space and time and reinforces unity, inclusion, equality, and the essence of ultimate joy even in the face of evil, pain, hurt and death. 
Jesus "message" is related and distinct. His message places him within the great philosopher, teachers of history. He begins with reason and (as Spadaro expounds on Francis) takes reason a step further to the meaning of compassion as love beyond the basics of justice and civlity - from 2+2+4 to the 5.
Aristotle defines friendship/love as "a mutual benevolence mutually known".  Jesus teaches more,deeper; redemption elevates it to a relationship with the Parent.