Father Chris Alar, MIC explains why the Baptism of the Lord stands at the heart of the Church’s liturgical year. What began at Christmas with the revelation of Christ’s humanity now culminates in the public manifestation of His divinity. At the Jordan, the Father’s voice is heard, the Spirit descends, and Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son (ref. Mt 3:16–17).

Jesus said we must “pray always without becoming weary” (Lk 18:1). But how can we truly pray without ceasing? The answer lies in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass — the most perfect and continuous prayer on earth. At every moment of every day, somewhere in the world, the Mass is being offered. Humanity never ceases to pray because the Church never ceases to worship.

The Bible attests to the existence of angels. What's their important role? How can we use these powerful intercessors? Father Chris explains.