January 22 is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Fifty-three years ago, the establishment of Roe v. Wade allowed for the legalization of abortion throughout the United States. Since that time, millions of unborn children have lost their lives, and millions of women and families have been wounded by abortion.

Is St. Mary Magdalene the same person as St. Mary of Bethany, the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Martha?  Is she the same person as the penitent woman in Luke 7:36-50?   Listen to Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC, explain what we know about St. Mary Magdalene.

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?