What is Penance? Why is it necessary? Can it really help us to get to Heaven? What does the Bible say about it? Join guest host, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, as he helps us to understand the many facets of Penance. Then hear the inspiring story of a man who performs the ultimate act of mercy — forgiveness.

The feeling of spiritual emptiness, of being abandoned by God, is surprisingly a part of spiritual growth. Every Christian on their way to God must pass through their own Dark Night, as St. John of the Cross described and Mother Teresa famously experienced. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear Dr. Bryan Thatcher, founder of Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy, share his story. He was lost at one point, but in surrendering to Divine Mercy, he saved his own son, as well as countless lives all over the world.

According to the Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is a meant for those in danger of death due to sickness or old age. But what about mental health issues or going under anesthesia? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains, and the answers might surprise you. Then meet Marcus Daly and hear the story of how what began as a father's act of love became a ministry of healing for others at life's most difficult hour.