Who Can Baptize, When, and Why? - Fr. Chris Alar | 5/12/26

from Homilies from the National Shrine · host The Marian Fathers

The Readings for Today's Homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051226.cfmWho Can Baptize, When, and Why? Some New Points By Fr. Chris AlarIn this homily, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, offers a powerful teaching on Baptism: It is not just a symbol, but a saving sacrament instituted by Christ. He explains why the Catholic Church has always baptized infants, why Baptism brings the grace of the Holy Spirit, and why parents should never delay giving their children this extraordinary gift from God. But he goes even deeper, raising an important question many Catholics may not know how to answer: Can a Baptism ever be illicit? ★ Support this podcast ★

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