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Homilies from the National Shrine

The Marian Fathers

These difficult times demand that we turn back to the beautiful mystery of who God is and what it means to be His cherished children. Listen in to the daily homilies from the Marian Fathers at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, including Fr. Chris Alar, Fr. Kaz Chwalek, and many more. May they help you to live by God’s will that you may play an active and effective role in a world whose wellbeing requires authentic Christian witness!

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The True Bread That Never Spoils - Fr. Chris Alar |...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/22

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042226.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, explains that Jesus is the Bread of Life, the eternal Word from the Father who sustains our souls far beyond what’s possible given the temporary nature of earthly food. Manna from the Old Testament fed the Israelites for a day the Eucharist eaten in this life will sustain our souls in eternal life, transforming our stony hearts into His own through a merciful exchange of love. This

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13:23

Abiding Faith in the Bread of Life - Fr. Mark Baron |...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/21

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042126.cfmFather Mark Baron, MIC, guides us through John chapter 6, revealing how Jesus identifies Himself as the true Bread of Life who satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst. This Eucharistic discourse calls us to continual belief — a faith perfected by charity and nurtured through the Sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist. As St. Stephen witnessed unto death, our trust in God's words allows us to abide in Him,

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13:12

The Eucharist Is the Only Way to Live Forever - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/20

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042026.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC delivers a powerful challenge to the modern tendency to "admire" rather than "receive," using the Gospel of John, chapter 6, to explain the necessity of the Eucharist. He contrasts the European trend of treating churches as museums with the biblical mandate to actually consume the Bread of Life. Father Chris illustrates that seeing, photographing, or discussing the bread satisfies no

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17:53

Why the Mass Is the New Creation - Fr. Chris Alar |...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/19

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041926.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC refutes the common accusation that Catholics changed the Sabbath by revealing that Jesus Himself established Sunday as the Lord's Day. He explains that the New Testament consistently records believers gathering on the "first day of the week" for the "breaking of bread," a phrase synonymous with the Eucharist. Father Chris highlights the Road to Emmaus narrative, noting how the disciples'

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13:40

Fear One Thing Only - Fr. Matthew Tomeny | 4/18/26

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/18

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041826.cfmFather Matthew Tomeny, MIC confronts our natural fears, from spiders to the darkness of a prison cell, by sharing the harrowing story of a Marian priestwho survived Auschwitz and a Soviet Gulag. He reveals that the true terror is not physical suffering, but the separation of our hearts from Christ through mortal sin. While the world fears death and hardship, the Easter season reminds us that Christ has conquered

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20:34

Don't Ask "Why?" - Fr. Anthony Gramlich | 4/17/26

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/17

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041726.cfmFather Anthony Gramlich, MIC, challenges us to stop asking "Why, God?" when we face suffering or confusion, warning that we will never receive an answer in this life. He explains that God often allows us to walk through experiences without understanding to test and strengthen our faith, revealing His plan only years later or in Heaven. Drawing from the miracle of the loaves and fishes, Fr. Anthony highlights how

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17:46

The Two Reactions to God’s Truth

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/16

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041626.cfmFather Mark Baron, MIC, challenges us to examine our hearts when we are confronted with the inconvenient truth of the Gospel. Explaining the Greek word “pistis,” he clarifies that biblical faith does not merely demand from us intellectual assent, but also a living trust that consecrates one’s entire life to God. He contrasts two responses to the Word of God, both found in Acts: the response of the crowd at

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17:39

The Miracle of Confession and Divine Mercy - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/15

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041526.cfmFather Tyler Mentzer, MIC, illuminates the profound power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, describing it as the moment we are brought “eyelash to eyelash” with God. Reflecting on the Easter season and the recent celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at the Shrine, where more than 15,000 souls sought forgiveness, he emphasizes that the words of absolution are not merely a ritual phrase, but the very voice of

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10:31

The Cross: The Only Road to True Joy and Heaven - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/14

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041426.cfmFather Matt Tomeny, MIC, challenges the modern misconception that joy and suffering are always opposites, pointing out instead that the Cross is the very pathway to true happiness. In this Easter season, he reminds us that to have life in Christ, we must be born again of the Spirit, a process that requires dying to ourselves. While the apostles initially panicked and fled when facing the Christ’s Passion, lacking

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8:19

Spiritual Earthquake: A Tsunami of Mercy for a...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/13

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041326.cfmIn the midst of the 50-day Easter season, Marian Superior General Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, invites us to reflect on the profound gift of the Holy Spirit and our society’s urgent need for a spiritual renewal. Drawing from the Acts of the Apostles, he reminds us that the early Church faced persecution just as Jesus did. After Sts. Peter and John were released, the community prayed, not for safety, but for boldness

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Don’t Let Your Heart Grow Hard - Fr. David Gunter |...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/12

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041126.cfmWhy didn’t the disciples believe the Resurrection? Not because the evidence wasn’t there — but because their hearts were hardened.In this homily, Fr. David Gunter, MIC, warns that hardness of heart doesn’t begin with outright rejection of God — it begins with neglect of the relationship with God. When we ignore truth, delay repentance, or drift from the faith, we slowly become resistant to God’s voice … and

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24:56

Run to Mercy: From Empty Nets to Overflowing Grace -...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/10

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041026.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, reveals the deep connection between this Gospel and Divine Mercy Sunday. He explains how Peter, once fearful and ashamed, now runs toward Jesus — no hiding, no despair. Father Chris shows that this is the heart of Divine Mercy: the sinner rushing toward Christ with trust, not fear.Father Chris unpacks the rich symbolism of the passage. The empty nets reveal that without Christ, our efforts

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12:43

The Resurrection Is Not a Symbol — It Is Reality: Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/09

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040926.cfmFather Daniel Klimek, PhD, proclaims with clarity that the Resurrection of Jesus is not merely symbolic, not only metaphorical, but first and foremost a real, historical event that changes everything. Pointing to the Acts of the Apostles, he shows how St. Peter and St. John heal, not by their own power, but through the name of Jesus — proof that Christ is alive and working even after His Ascension.Father Daniel

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14:34

From Head to Heart: Encountering the Risen Lord - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/08

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040826.cfmFather Mark Baron, MIC, begins by explaining how the Easter Octave reveals not only the truth of the Resurrection, but the importance of a personal encounter with the Risen Christ. He contrasts St. Mary Magdalene encountering Christ in the garden and the disciples encountering Christ on the road to Emmaus, showing two paths: one led by the heart, the other by the mind. Mary’s heart longs for Jesus, yet her vision

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10:19

Resurrection and Divine Mercy: The Eighth Day Grace -...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/07

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040726.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on the profound significance of the Easter Octave, which culminates in Divine Mercy Sunday. This eighth day offers a unique grace to cleanse us completely, like newborns, removing not only sin but all temporal punishment. Reflecting on the Resurrection, Fr. Chris emphasizes St. Mary Magdalene’s witness at the tomb — a woman’s testimony, not often accepted in her time, confirms the

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13:43

The Empty Tomb: Why Your Faith Is Not in Vain - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/06

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040626.cfmFather Matthew Tomeny, MIC, delivers a powerful message centered on Christ's Resurrection as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. He begins by contrasting the tombs of history's most consequential figures — such as Karl Marx in England, Friedrich Nietzsche in Germany, Muhammad in Saudi Arabia, and Buddha in China — with the empty tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem. While the bodies of these leaders remain in their

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The Eighth Day: Completing the Easter Mystery - Fr....

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/06

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040526.cfmEaster Sunday is the culmination of salvation history, yet the liturgical celebration extends beyond a single day. As Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, the Easter Octave is not merely a week of celebration but a single liturgical day lasting eight days. While many believe the feast ends on Sunday, the Church teaches that every day of the Octave is a solemnity. This period connects Easter Sunday directly to Divine

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17:35

The Reality of Good Friday: Why We Don't Celebrate...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/03

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040326.cfmThe shift from the shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday to the cries of "Crucify him" just days later reveals the fickle nature of the human heart and our desperate need for God's mercy. As Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, we have now entered the Easter Triduum, the most holy days of the liturgical year. While Lent technically ended with the Mass of the Lord’'s Supper last night, the Triduum is a unique liturgical

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17:46

The Interior Sacrifice of the Upper Room - Fr. Mark...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/03

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040226-Supper.cfmHoly Thursday marks the beginning of the Triduum, the holiest days of the liturgical year. As Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, explains, this night invites us to enter the mystery of the Upper Room where Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist and the priesthood. It is a time when the Church pauses to reflect on the gift of self that Christ offered to the Father. Saint Faustina recorded a profound vision from September

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The Real Reason Judas Betrayed Jesus - Fr. Chris Alar...

Homilies from the National Shrine ·

2026/04/01

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040126.cfmWe often imagine Judas Iscariot as a monster from the start, a man whose heart was black with evil from the moment he joined the Twelve. But the Gospel of John reveals a far more terrifying truth: Judas was indistinguishable from the other disciples until the very end. As Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, the betrayal was not a sudden explosion of malice, but a slow, silent erosion of the soul. It was the story of a

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