Homilies from the National Shrine

By 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 Nat... more

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Number 1: From the Golden Calf to Burning Man: The Paganism of Today | Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
In his teaching on anger and the Seven Deadly Sins, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, points to Burning Man as a striking microcosm of a culture increasingly confused about the meaning of freedom. Its emphasis on radical self-expression can reflect a deeper temptation of our age: I decide for myself what is good, what is true, and how I will live. When freedom becomes detached from God, truth, and moral responsibility, self-expression can become self-worship. Scripture gives us a different path: “Bad company ruins good morals” (1 Cor 15:33), and Christians are repeatedly called to flee from what leads us into sin. Like the golden calf, the danger is ultimately idolatry; not necessarily worshiping an animal or statue, but placing the human person and our desires where God belongs. This connects directly with anger and the deadly sins. Our culture increasingly promises instant pleasure, instant gratification, and freedom without restraint; when our desires are frustrated, anger easily follows. Christianity proposes something radically different: authentic freedom is not the ability to satisfy every desire, but the grace and strength to choose what is good, even when it requires sacrifice. The desert has long symbolized spiritual combat: Christ faced Satan there, and the early monks entered the desert to confront temptation through prayer and self-denial. Catholics should therefore discern carefully the environments they enter and what those environments celebrate. We do not need to “play with fire” to understand it. We are called instead to pursue holiness, discipline our passions, reject modern forms of idolatry, and worship God rather than ourselves. Readings for September 13th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091326.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ★ Support this podcast ★
September 13, 202620min
Number 2: Understanding God’s Grace: Catholic vs. Protestant | Fr. Chris Alar
In this homily, Fr. Chris Alar explores the Grace of God and the key differences between Catholic and Protestant understandings of grace and salvation. Discover how God freely gives us His grace, how we are called to respond and cooperate with it, and how that grace transforms our lives in Christ. A meaningful reflection for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of faith, grace, salvation, and our relationship with God. ★ Support this podcast ★
August 26, 202619min
Number 3: Mary, Model of Love Amid Suffering | Fr. Scott Foley
We honor Mary, our mother, the example of a loving mother who suffered when children are in bad moments She is the role model of someone suffering who never gave up on her love and faith to God Suffering is the second thing holy angels would love to join the humans according to st Faustina revelations. Joining your sufferings to the cross of Jesus, your prayers will be a powerful way to work with holiness. Unite your sadness to the cross. Don’t wait your suffering In difficulties, there is a mother who protect us from Satan Fr Scott teaching explain take your suffering or any difficulty from other people today to the lord Bring all the sadness to the cross of the Lord. Mary will be there consoling you. Any suffering united with Jesus passion brings great good in our eternal life. Readings for September 8th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090826.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. ★ Support this podcast ★
September 08, 202611min
Number 4: The Poverty No One Sees: Mother Teresa’s Call to Love | Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC
On the Memorial of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, reflected on our Christian call to hear the cry of the poor; especially those whose suffering goes unnoticed. Mother Teresa left her life as a teacher to answer God’s call to serve the “poorest of the poor” in India. She began simply: teaching children by drawing letters in the sand, caring for orphans, and giving dignity and love to those dying on the streets. Her witness reminds us that poverty is not only the lack of material necessities. One of the deepest forms of poverty is to feel unnoticed, abandoned, forgotten, and unloved. Her response was simple: serve one person at a time, doing little things with great love. Fr. Anthony invited us to consider how easily we complain about what we lack while others struggle for life’s basic necessities. To hear their suffering, we must empty ourselves so the Lord can fill us with His grace and make room in our hearts for others. Mother Teresa’s joyful witness inspired women from around the world to join the Missionaries of Charity and continue serving the poor. Her legacy was deeply rooted in prayer. After her death, her sisters gathered around her tomb and prayed to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, recognizing a call to bring this prayer to the poorest of the poor. Her life challenges us to see the forgotten, approach them with love, pray with them, and allow Christ’s mercy to transform lives, one person at a time. Readings for September 5th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090526.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. ★ Support this podcast ★
September 05, 202629min
Number 5: Peter the Fisherman: A Lesson in Humility, Trust, and Mission
In today’s homily, Scott Foley reflected on Peter’s profound act of humility. Although Peter was an experienced fisherman, he allowed Jesus—a carpenter—to guide him in something Peter knew very well. Peter felt unworthy, yet he trusted Jesus, who led him with patience and calm. The boat can also symbolize the Church, where Christ accompanies and guides us. Scott Foley reminded us that Jesus chose Peter to be the rock and leader of His Church. Peter’s experience as a fisherman became part of his mission to bring others to the Lord. In the same way, Jesus wants to use our life experiences, talents, and even our weaknesses, making us instruments to guide others closer to Him. ★ Support this podcast ★
September 03, 202613min