As Catholics we are told, and believe, that the Spanish Inquisition was nothing but Catholic Church oppression, torture, and power control. We are told millions died at the hands of the church, killed because they would not become Catholic. Is that what really happened? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

Having a laugh by reading a horoscope or a fortune cookie is not a mortal sin. However, taking such a horoscope seriously, or paying an astrologer to tell you your future, is sinful. Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals the danger of using New Age practices like tarot cards, black magic, and witchcraft to discover the future. Then hear the amazing story of Lisa Fixler, who was tired of seeing all the demonic and occult images on children’s skateboards and decided to do something positive about it.

The Stations of the Cross are a traditional Catholic devotion centered upon meditation of the Passion of Christ. They are typically prayed throughout the liturgical season of Lent, but are we able to practice this devotion outside of the Lenten season?On this episode of "Ask a Marian," Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC answers the question.