Today, December 10th, the Church celebrates the optional memorial of Our Lady of Loreto, commemorating the miraculous Holy House that journeyed from Nazareth to Loreto, Italy. As Pope Francis officially inscribed it into the General Roman Calendar in 2019, this feast reminds us of the profound mystery of the Incarnation and the sanctity of the Holy Family. Tradition tells us that angels transported Mary’s childhood home to protect it during the Crusades.

To exercise true freedom, you have to be able to say yes and no to both the bad and the good, not just to what is sinful. When you fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, you are being obedient to the Church and share in the sacrifice of Christ. In fact, some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.

Divine Mercy Sunday is an incredibly important day of grace. And it's essential to reflect on the profound connection between Divine Mercy and the Eucharist, the greatest expression of God's mercy. Father Mark Baron, MIC deepens our understanding of this sacred mystery and how it invites us to trust in God’s mercy more fully. Then meet Mother of Mercy Messengers, a Marian apostolate dedicated to spreading the message of Divine Mercy across the country, touching hearts and transforming lives.