This year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fell on the same day, Feb. 14, 2024. They have more in common than you might think. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains the opening of the holy season of Lent, a time to think about God and not ourselves.

A big issue today is whether to receive Holy Communion on the tongue or in the hand. Church documents state that receiving on the tongue is desired, but according to the “General Instruction of the Roman Missal,” the consecrated Host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand at the discretion of each communicant. Father Chris Alar, MIC reveals there is much more to add to the discussion.

Did St. Patrick really use a shamrock, get snakes to leave Ireland, and convert the whole country? Was St. Patrick even a real person?  Join Fr. Chris Alar as he separates fact from fiction and tells you what we need to know about St. Patrick.