Father Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, explains why the Catholic Church has the fullness of the truth in this four-part series. Part three of four.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122925.cfm Father Chris Alar, MIC reflects on the coming Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of Mary — a mystery often misunderstood, and sometimes misused, to challenge the Church’s teaching on Our Lady. What appears, at first glance, to be a ritual of purification reveals instead a profound lesson in obedience, humility, and grace.

Fr. Chris Alar explains what happens to plants and animals after they die and if they will be with us in Heaven.