Father Chris Alar, MIC explains why the Baptism of the Lord stands at the heart of the Church’s liturgical year. What began at Christmas with the revelation of Christ’s humanity now culminates in the public manifestation of His divinity. At the Jordan, the Father’s voice is heard, the Spirit descends, and Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son (ref. Mt 3:16–17).

The main reason people don't attend Mass or are not focused during the Liturgy is because they don't fully understand what is taking place.Once one understands the Mass fully, one comes to love the Mass fully and their life changes.Fr. Chris Alar explains each and every line of the Mass and its Scriptural origin.

From Rome, the Most. Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, the Superior General of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, offers condolences and a reflection on to passing today of Pope Francis. "We will always remember his humility, his desire to be of service to all people, to remind us that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ," Fr. Joe says. "He put an emphasis on the message of Divine Mercy, and he was aware of God's mercy until the end." May the Holy Father rest in peace. Amen.