An incredibly important solemnity is the Baptism of Jesus, celebrated on Jan. 11. As described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the Baptism, along with the Crucifixion, is the event most accepted by scholars as indisputable historical fact. But what does it mean for us today? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.Then hear the story of Fr. Dustin Feddon of Joseph House, who works with prisoners when they’re released to get a new start in society.

Why does the Church place the martyrdom of Saint Stephen immediately after Christmas Day? Father Mark Baron, MIC explains that the tenderness of Bethlehem and the violence of Stephen’s death belong to the same mystery: salvation. Christmas is not only the birth of a child; it is the coming of divine light into a darkened world — a light that saves, but also confronts.

Fr. Chris explains what  the prophecy from heaven at Fatima and other apparition sites are telling us about the current events regarding Russia and Ukraine and what they mean according to Church teaching.