Christmas doesn’t end on December 25! In this episode of The Nativity Podcast, hosts Fr. Jordan Evans and Mary Castellano explore the full richness of the Christmas Season in the Catholic Church, especially the eight-day Octave (Dec 25–Jan 1) and the feasts leading to the Baptism of the Lord. Discover why the Church celebrates its first martyr immediately after Christmas, the connection between St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart, why we highlight Mary as the Mother of God, and more! Listen today and be inspired by the saints to grow closer to Jesus, the true reason for the season.

Read the Martyrdom of St. Stephen in Acts Chapter 7.