Fr. Jason Lewis reminds us that every drop of blood and water that flowed from the Heart of Christ is a living fountain of mercy — the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Zechariah. Long before Calvary, God promised His people that “a fountain shall be opened … to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness” (Zech 13:1). That fountain is the Heart of Jesus, pierced by the lance of St. Longinus, from which mercy flowed to the whole world — east and west — for Jew and Gentile alike.

Dr. Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., is a professor in the School of Education at Holy Family University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this podcast episode, we discuss her book, The Cross – A Universal Symbol. This book explores the different types of crosses found throughout the world.

Fr. Chris Alar talks about the Epiphany and how Cameraman Giuseppe had his own version of a miracle involving water and wine. Not Cana, but still interesting nonetheless!