What is the significance of Jesus’ baptism? Matthew reported that Jesus insisted on being baptized by John the Baptist to “fulfill all righteousness.” In this week’s message Fr. David Tew helps us understand what Jesus meant by this esoteric phrase.

When 12-year-old Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem after the Passover, Mary and Joseph found him in the temple among the teachers. Jesus tells them that he must be in his Father’s house. St. Luke tells us that Jesus went back to Nazareth with them and submitted to them. What can we learn from this rare glimpse into the early life of our Savior? Listen to this week’s message by Fr. Gerry McDermott on the Twelve-Year-Old Jesus.

Why was the incarnation of God’s Word necessary? What effect does our faith in His incarnation have upon the world? This week’s message from Dcn. Ben Williams explores these questions as we continue to ponder the incarnation of Christ on the first Sunday of Christmas.

Do not fear. These were the words of the angel who announced Christ’s birth to the shepherds. What is the basis of this command? This Christmas morning homily reminds us that the gospel is made possible by the incarnation of the Word of God. If He be for us, what have we to fear?

What is the point of the incarnation? This Christmas Eve Fr. Michael Novotny shares the good news that because the Son of God became the Son of Man, we can be declared sons and daughters of God. Listen to this Christmas Eve message and make room for the Messiah in your heart.

When the prophet Isaiah told King Ahaz to ask for a sign, Ahaz refused. In response, God promised Israel the sign of the Virgin Birth of Christ. This week, Dcn. Daniel Logan admonishes us to be firm in the faith, even when we cannot see how God will accomplish his promises.