On today’s passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers. offers condolences, a reflection, and prayers on behalf of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States.

Divine Mercy Sunday is an incredibly important day of grace. And it's essential to reflect on the profound connection between Divine Mercy and the Eucharist, the greatest expression of God's mercy. Father Mark Baron, MIC deepens our understanding of this sacred mystery and how it invites us to trust in God’s mercy more fully. Then meet Mother of Mercy Messengers, a Marian apostolate dedicated to spreading the message of Divine Mercy across the country, touching hearts and transforming lives.

Join Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, the new Director of the Association of Marian Helpers (“Fr. Joseph, MIC”), as he tells the story of St. Agnes, whose feast we celebrate on Jan. 21. Agnes was just 13 years old when she was martyred in the year 304 A.D. Yet her brief life, heroic virtue, and death captured the imagination of her contemporaries and the Church in Rome. St. Agnes, pray for us!