Our Lady told the Fatima children that if Russia was consecrated to her Immaculate Heart, a new era of peace would dawn. In 1984 Pope John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world, and as Fr. Joe notes, Communism collapsed within a few years. 

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011226.cfm Father Daniel Klimek, PhD reflects on the beginning of Christ’s public ministry and the radical call of discipleship. When Jesus calls the first apostles, He does not simply invite admiration, but demands surrender. Peter leaves his nets behind—his livelihood, his security, his safety—to follow Christ. Those nets, Fr. Daniel explains, symbolize the attachments and “safety nets” that often keep us from deeper freedom in God.

Father Joe shares about the Baths in Lourdes, which are known for the miraculous healing waters from the spring which came forth when Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette.