Saint Philip Neri, “the Second Apostle of Rome,” was well-known for his humorous and unusual penances, including one involving a chicken. His feast day is May 26.
Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals how we can actually prove that God exists to those who don't believe. Then learn about the men and women of the Order of Malta and their mission of serving the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned.
Saint Peter Canisius, Doctor of the Church (feast day: Dec. 21), travelled more than 20,000 miles on horseback during his years of ministry and essentially renewed the Catholic faith in Germany. When he was once criticized for doing too much, he responded, “If you have too much to do, with God’s help you will find time to do it all.”
Dubbed the “Harp of the Holy Spirit,” the “Column of the Church,” and “Sun of the Syrians,” St. Ephrem (feast day: June 9) is revered not only by Roman Catholics, but by Eastern Orthodox and Syriac Orthodox Christians as well.
What does science have to say about a saint's body when it is found to be incorruptible? Why do Catholics venerate relics? Is this science or superstition? Is it faith or paganism? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, to hear about this fascinating subject. And hear the story of a man who made his living as a chef, feeding bodies, to become a priest, feeding souls.
Listen to Fr. Gabriel Cillo, MIC, share his personal stories and testimony of faith.
In light of Amazon's new streaming series "The Rings of Power" set in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe, everyone's talking about Tolkien — including many Catholics.
See one of the most heart-warming stories we have ever featured on this show about an amazing place in Pittsburgh that will deeply affect you. Also, what are the Theological Virtues and do you know why the Church places such importance on them? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC answers these questions and many more on this episode of Living Divine Mercy.
Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems.
Sometimes, it may feel like the Lord is distant. But as St. Faustina understood well, He's never very far.
