Viewing .mod files on MacBook Pro

Recently switched to a Mac from PC and trying to open digital home videos that I took on a JVC Everio. They are .mod files and will not open on my Mac. Is there a special converter or something I need to view these files? I hate to think the last 2 yrs. of my son's life are not viewable
Thanks for the help!

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