In today’s homily, Fr. Mark Baron reflects on the harrowing story from 2 Maccabees: a mother witnessing the martyrdom of her seven sons for refusing to abandon God’s law. As Fr. Mark highlights, the woman’s courage was rooted in hope—hope in God’s providence, mercy, and the promise of eternal life. This hope allowed her to endure unimaginable suffering, guiding her sons to remain steadfast, even in the face of death (2 Maccabees 7:1–31).

Do faith and science go hand in hand, or are they polar opposites?In this episode of Catholic Mythbusters, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC breaks down the barriers between faith and science, with some wisdom from the "angelic doctor," St. Thomas Aquinas! 

Father Mark Baron, MIC, offers the schedule for upcoming talks, videos, shows, and events at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy for the month of April 2025. This way you won't miss anything to help your soul in your spiritual journey!