To exercise true freedom, you have to be able to say yes and no to both the bad and the good, not just to what is sinful. When you fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, you are being obedient to the Church and share in the sacrifice of Christ. In fact, some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.

With war waging in Europe between Russia and Ukraine, and in the Holy Land between Israel and Hamas, the evils of war are all around us. But war seems to go against Christianity and the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shall not kill.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains whether war can ever be justified in the eyes of the Church. Then hear the amazing story of Robert Gannon, who experienced the traumas and tragedies of war, but also the difficulty of living at home before and after.

Fr. Jason Lewis, MIC, reunites with his former professor and renowned Mariologist Dr. Mark Miravalle for a deeply moving conversation from Medjugorje. Together, they explore Our Lady’s call for peace, prayer, and conversion in our troubled times—showing how her message perfectly complements the Divine Mercy revelations given to St. Faustina.