The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021726.cfm On the doorstep of Lent 2026, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC begins with something simple and familiar: the sweetness of Fat Tuesday, a favorite dessert, caramel and whipped cream enjoyed before the fast begins. But beneath the lighthearted beginning lies a serious spiritual question—what do we truly hunger for?

Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, explains why St. Stanislaus Papczyński is such an important saint.

Is Rock 'n Roll Good for Your Soul? Discerning Music Through a Catholic Lens. A talk by Fr. Mark Baron, MIC