The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012126.cfm

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121825.cfm

In today’s homily, Fr. Chris Alar reminds us that prayer is not just something we do—it is who we are called to be. It is the lifeline between our soul and God, the “raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2559). Prayer is communication, relationship, and covenant. It is how we learn to love the Lord and conform our human will to His divine will.