Fr. Chris Alar explains how we got the traditions of the Christmas tree, candles in windows, tinsel, the 12 days of Christmas, and more.

In the United States, the Catholic Church observes October as Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to preserve all human life, especially those lives that are most vulnerable. Pray along with Fr. Mark Baron, MIC for an end to legalized abortion, and find out more about upcoming Rachel's Vineyard retreats here at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA from Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. 

Kristen Thierault delves into her book, “When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression.”