Why does the Church place the martyrdom of Saint Stephen immediately after Christmas Day? Father Mark Baron, MIC explains that the tenderness of Bethlehem and the violence of Stephen’s death belong to the same mystery: salvation. Christmas is not only the birth of a child; it is the coming of divine light into a darkened world — a light that saves, but also confronts.

Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the Newborn King!Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC gives us insight behind this beloved hymn, as we finally end our Advent journey to welcome Christ the Savior on this Christmas Day!On behalf of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Merry Christmas to all!

 On the Feast of St. John of the Cross, Fr. Dan reminds us to focus on the will of God.