Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in our faith. This teaching is part of Fr. Chris' brand-new book, Understanding the Sacraments — a must-have guide to the spiritual treasures of the Church.Order your copy now at ShopMercy.org.

Following Sacred Tradition, Catholics call Mary the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why we can call her that and why we celebrate the memorial of the Coronation.

Happy All Saints Day! As Fr. Matthew reminds us, today we celebrate all the saints — not just those canonized and known to the Church, but also the hidden saints known only to God. These are the souls who lived their lives faithfully, quietly, and heroically, fulfilling the will of God in the ordinary duties of their daily lives. This feast is meant to be your feast day too. God desires every one of us to become a saint, to be counted among the Church Triumphant in Heaven.