We invite you to join The Marian Fathers of The Immaculate Conception as we livestream our First Fridays event making reparation to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. Together we will respond wholeheartedly to the requests of Jesus and Mary to repair for the sins of the world with prayer and penance for the conversion of sinners and for Peace throughout the world.
On Jan. 3, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Father Chris Alar, MIC explains. Then learn about Mercy House, a community care shelter where the corporal work of mercy, caring for the sick, is in action.
Brother Stephen Camara, MIC, gives you the schedule for upcoming talks, videos, shows, and events from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy for the month of January 2026.
In this brand new talk on Mary, Fr. Chris Alar explains how she is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Foretold by the prophets, how do we show that Mary is the answer to the Biblical Promise of the Jews to the Christian reality of being the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. Watch this easy-to-understand presentation that shows many things you didn't know to understand who Mary was and her role in salvation history.
Father Chris Alar, MIC reflects on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, observed on Dec. 28 within the Octave of Christmas, which lasts from Christmas Day to January 1. Then hear the story of Melissa Coles, a powerful lesson in always standing with those who are the most vulnerable.
Does Christmas have Jewish origins? If so, what are they and why are they important? We all wonder why the Jews still do not (en masse) accept Christ as the Messiah. What are the reasons for this and why don't they believe Jesus is their Savior of Prophecy? Fr. Chris Alar explains some interesting points that show how Jesus has fulfilled all of the Old Testament prophecies so you can better explain who He is.
Strictly speaking, there is no law against attending an invalid wedding, but that doesn’t mean it's morally permissible. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear Bishop William Byrne share his wisdom on real love modeled after Jesus.
In the third episode of "Journey Through Advent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC explains the origins of the ‘O Antiphons’ of Advent, the psalms/ hymns sung at the daily Masses in anticipation of the coming Messiah.
We have many Saints in the Church, so why is St. Lucy so special and how do we benefit from her intercession? Why do we need saints? And what was it that she did to help us today? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this amazing story about a saint they couldn't kill, move, or make blind.
As we prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12, Fr. Daniel Klimek shares how Our Lady’s message continues to guide us toward Divine Mercy today. Then hear about “Knights on Bikes,” a unique ministry of Knights of Columbus.
In the second episode of "Journey Through Advent,"Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reminds us of the meaning of the theological virtue of hope as we come to anticipate the Incarnation of Christ.
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