What sloth really is and why is it a sin? We often think of sloth as being the guy lying on the sofa all weekend, not lifting a finger except to open another cold beer. But that’s only one part of it. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains how sloth can affect us spiritually as well as physically and why we fall into it and how to avoid it. You’ll also hear the amazing story of a day in the life of the Carmelite monks of Wyoming who show extraordinary zeal for spreading devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

Spiritual warfare is real. This reality of demonic powers has always been a constant doctrine of the Catholic Church. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses why Satan hates man and why he wants us to fall as he did, trying to assert control through infestation, oppression, obsession, and possession.

Why do we receive ashes? Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? What are the Church's rules on fasting and abstinence? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, gives us answers to these and other questions about the holy season of Lent that we are entering into. This episode features a story about St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo, New York, and one of its founders, Amy Betros. This is a shining example of living Divine Mercy through utilizing time, talents, and treasures to do the work of God here on earth.