What's the Rationale for the Second Sunday of Easter

Noted TV host and author Msgr. James P. Moroney was the special guest speaker at the Marian Fathers' Divine Mercy Weekend Conference on Saturday, April 26, in Stockbridge, Mass.

The theme of the conference was "Saints John XXIII and John Paul II: Celebrating the Mercy Popes." The following is an excerpt from Msgr. Moroney's talk.

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"We're going to teach the teachers, so that you guys can go out and help educate those who really don't know our Catholic faith," said Deacon Chris Alar, MIC.