Today, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on the true meaning of love through the example of St. Martin of Tours — a man remembered for one simple act of charity. A Roman soldier who divided his cloak to clothe a beggar, St. Martin discovered that in serving the poor, he had served Christ Himself (cf. Mt 25:40). What seems like a small moment reveals an eternal truth: love is not sentiment but sacrifice.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011526.cfm Why would God allow Israel to be defeated even while the Levites were carrying the Ark of the Covenant before the army into battle? And why would Jesus heal a leper — then sternly command him to tell no one? In this homily, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, brings these unsettling questions together and shows that they reveal the same spiritual danger: presumption.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021726.cfm On the doorstep of Lent 2026, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC begins with something simple and familiar: the sweetness of Fat Tuesday, a favorite dessert, caramel and whipped cream enjoyed before the fast begins. But beneath the lighthearted beginning lies a serious spiritual question—what do we truly hunger for?