Listen to Fr. Daniel Klimek explain the mystical life of saints and the different stages of prayer.

Is St. Mary Magdalene the same person as St. Mary of Bethany, the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Martha? Is she the same person as the penitent woman in Luke 7:36-50? In 2021, Pope Francis added the names of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus to the July 29 memorial of St. Martha, making it a liturgical celebration of all three family members. Does this change the Church's traditional understanding of who Mary Magdalene was, whose feast day is celebrated on July 22? Listen to Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC explain what we know about St. Mary Magdalene according to the prayers of the Church.

Why does the Church have its own calendar? How should Catholics use the civil calendar? Hear Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC explain the rhythm of sacred time and how to better appreciate the liturgical seasons and feast days of the ecclesiastical year.