Day 33: God as Father (2025)

Day 33: God as Father (2025)

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Day 175: Introduction to Confirmation (2026)

We begin our examination of the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the reception of Confirmation is necessary for the completion and strengthening of baptismal grace. He also highlights the vital importance of the reception of Confirmation because it gives us the ...  Show more

Day 174: Summary of the Sacrament of Baptism (2026)

In this summary of the Church’s teachings on Baptism, the Catechism relays the heart of the sacrament. If you needed to quickly explain Baptism to someone on the street—Fr. Mike says—this would be your guide. Fr. Mike hones in on the fact that Baptism is “a grace and a gift of Go ...  Show more

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