Saint Stephen, whose feast day we celebrate on Dec. 26, is one of the first ordained deacons of the Church and the first Christian martyr we read about in the Bible. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains the clerical state of the diaconate, and reminds us that Catholic priests are also ordained deacons. Then Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, sits down with Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, to discuss the true meaning of Christmas.

Fr. Chris explains what the Epiphany is and why it is so important, and a touching story of a little girl who had a big impact on those in her life.The forgotten feast of the  Epiphany is full of graces - learn how to receive what God wants to give us. 

We have all heard of Joan of Arc, but do we know the truth about her? What did she do and why was she so controversial? Who killed her and why? And what did she stand for, was she a hero or heritic? Hear Fr. Chris Alar as he separates fact from fiction, truth vs. legend of this saint.