Why did he have the Stigmata, and what does his stigmata mean for us?

Do you have a child, grandchild, or loved one who has fallen away from the faith? Most of us have. Father Daniel Klimek suggests how we can help them find their way back to the Church to live their faith, and why persistent prayer like that of St. Monica for her wayward son, St. Augustine, is one of the most powerful tools we have. Then hear the story of Tim Francis and his faithful mother who prayed him home to the One True Church.

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.