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.

What is Church and Bible Teaching on Sex? Is all sexual activity allowed within marriage? Are we called to different levels of chastity? Are heterosexual sins as serious as homosexual sins? Fr. Chris Alar explains the powerful teaching of Theology of the Body, something so important yet so misunderstood such as marriage and contraception.

What is Mary's role in salvation history? Why do Catholics honor her? Why do we turn to her intercession? Father Chris explains Fr. Chris explains how Mary is The Gift of Mercy .