The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122925.cfm Father Chris Alar, MIC reflects on the coming Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the Purification of Mary — a mystery often misunderstood, and sometimes misused, to challenge the Church’s teaching on Our Lady. What appears, at first glance, to be a ritual of purification reveals instead a profound lesson in obedience, humility, and grace.

Jesus said, “Where two or three gather together in my name, there I am in their midst.” The Mass is the only perfect form of prayer because only at the Mass are our prayers, which are stained with sin, united to the perfect prayers of Jesus to the Father. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, for this first of three episodes as he walks us through the different parts of the Catholic Mass, learning why we say what we say and do what we do.

The Jubilee Year, dedicated to the virtue of hope, was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve with the opening of the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica. But what is a jubilee, a tradition in the Catholic Church that dates back to the Old Testament? Father Andy Davy, MIC, explains, and reveals why this Jubilee Year is a cause for celebration. Then hear the amazing story of Jason Brown, a professional NFL football player, on why he gave up fame and fortune to make God the center of his life while serving others.