Independence Day & Freedom
Independence Day & Freedom
Exactly 250 years ago, on July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted for independence. On that same historic day, General George Washington issued a call to his troops, noting that the "fate of unborn millions" depended on their conduct and reliance on the "supreme being."
As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, explores the deep connection between authentic freedom and Divine Mercy. Freedom is not just the license to do whatever we want; it is the power, rooted in reason and will, to choose the good.
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Welcome to a new podcast, "Divine Mercy Calls to Our Hearts," hosted by Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, and acclaimed author Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle.
In today’s homily, Fr. Mark Baron reflects on the harrowing story from 2 Maccabees: a mother witnessing the martyrdom of her seven sons for refusing to abandon God’s law. As Fr. Mark highlights, the woman’s courage was rooted in hope—hope in God’s providence, mercy, and the promise of eternal life. This hope allowed her to endure unimaginable suffering, guiding her sons to remain steadfast, even in the face of death (2 Maccabees 7:1–31).
Watch Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, and Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, as they interview our special guests - Sister Deirdre “Dede” Byrne, POSC (Mother Superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts), Nermine Rubin (Founder of Water 4 Mercy), Fr. Mark Baron, MIC (Director of the Association of Marian Helpers), and Bryan Thatcher, MD (Founder of Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy) as they discuss multiple topics and "Visions of Hope" during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
