Watch to understand why we need to listen to Mary's message now more than ever, as Fr. Chris Alar tells the amazing stories of Our Lady of LaVang, Our Lady of Coromoto, and Our Lady of Lichen.

What's the connection between the Shroud of Turin and the special Image that Christ desired be painted to remind us of His mercy?Father Chris explains. 

On this feast of St. Padre Pio, the Church reminds us of one of the most beloved saints of modern times, a humble Capuchin friar marked by extraordinary gifts, suffering, and faith. Fr. Chris Alar reflects on today’s Gospel (Luke 8:19–21), where Jesus tells us that His true family are those who “hear the word of God and act on it.” Few lived this more radically than Padre Pio.