The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022726.cfm Father Chris Alar, MIC, begins by reminding us that forgiveness is often misunderstood. He explains that we are called to let go of resentment, not to forge a friendship with the one who harms us. Forgiveness, he says, releases the heart from hatred while leaving space for justice.

Join the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception with guest celebrant, Bishop David L. Ricken (Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin) in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday (April 12, 2026) with this Solemn Mass from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, USA.

Was Benedict XVI the last real pope?  How are we to understand who Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI really was?  What did he accomplish and what was the controversy surrounding his papacy? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains one of the most important persons in Catholic Church history and gives a summary of his teaching.