The Annunciation to Mary and the resulting Incarnation of the Word constitute the deepest mystery of the relationship between God and man. It is the most important event in human history, celebrated on March 25, exactly nine months before the birth of Christ on Christmas. It is a solemnity because it marks the moment that God entered human history in the flesh. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.

Having trouble forgiving? Hear Fr. Chris explain what true forgiveness is and why it isn’t as hard as you may think.

Father Anthony reflects on the story of Zacchaeus, showing how a single moment of openness can transform an entire life. He reveals how Jesus seeks out the lost—not to condemn them, but to call them down from their hiding places and into friendship with God. Zacchaeus’s joyful response becomes a powerful reminder that conversion begins the moment we let Christ step into our home, our habits, and our heart.