The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120925.cfm As Advent unfolds, Fr. Mark reminds us that the season is not only about remembering Israel’s longing for the Messiah, nor only about anticipating Christ’s Second Coming—it's about recognizing how He comes to us right now. And for that, we need two essential forms of knowledge: knowledge of God and knowledge of ourselves.

All of us will have to face sooner or later end-of-life issues, either for ourselves or our loved ones. Many Catholics do not fully understand what this entails and what the Catholic Church teaches. Father Mark Baron, MIC, shares how the Church, through her moral teachings, can offer help and guidance in making the best decisions. Then hear the story of Emmaus Catholic Hospice, which provides authentic Catholic care to those at the end of their lives.

What is the Hour of Great Mercy? Did Jesus ask St. Faustina to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy during this 3 o’clock hour? What are the promises associated with praying during this time? In the final episode of this 5-part series on the five channels of grace that were given to St. Faustina, Fr. Chris Alar and Vinny Flynn discuss the meaning of the Hour of Great Mercy and the graces available for the asking.