October 16 is the feast day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, known for her revelations from Jesus which led to the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Father Donald Calloway, MIC, shares the parallels of this 17th-century nun with St. Faustina, and the amazing connection of the Sacred Heart devotion to Divine Mercy. Then hear the inspiring story of Patrick and Dorothy Yeung, who dreamed of a big family and how that dream became a reality.

In today’s homily, Fr. Chris Alar reminds us that prayer is not just something we do—it is who we are called to be. It is the lifeline between our soul and God, the “raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2559). Prayer is communication, relationship, and covenant. It is how we learn to love the Lord and conform our human will to His divine will.

Everyone is familiar with the story in the book of Genesis about Noah, the ark, and the great flood that destroyed the world. But is the story true, and if so, how did it happen? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains, revealing the underlying message of repentance and acceptance of God’s mercy. Then hear Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, tell how he is steering the “ark” that is the Catholic Church in the United States.