Fr. Andy reads from Matthew 17:1-9, the Gospel reading for Sunday, March 1, 2025.

Fr. Andy reads from Luke 10:38-42, the Gospel reading for Sunday, July 20, 2025.

What makes the Catholic Church different from all other religions of the world is the Sacraments. Baptism impresses the Christian character in the soul, allowing the other sacraments. Baptism is necessary for salvation for all those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed. Fr. Chris Alar explains why this is so, mainly because it confers the first sanctifying grace and the supernatural virtues of faith, hope, and charity. Also, he explains why baptizing infants is actually in the Bible and is something that was done by Christians since the very beginning of the Church.