The existence of angels is a dogma of our Catholic faith. And no one knows us better or loves us more than our Guardian Angel (it is perfect love), so you can always count on them. They are the guardians of our safety and salvation, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, and they obtain for us the grace of final perseverance – if we are willing to cooperate with that grace. Then learn the amazing story of U.S. Coast Guard Chaplain Daniel Mode, who in his service to others, acts as a kind of guardian angel.

Have you ever wondered why some people can't seem to stop thinking about their first love, even though decades have passed? Or why certain addictions seem to run in certain families? Or why you just can't heal from that childhood trauma or abuse? Father Chris Alar, MIC, suggests a “soul tie,” or spiritual attachment to another, may be present, and offers solutions. Then hear the story of Andrew Comiskey of Desert Stream Living Waters Ministry, a perfect example of effectively breaking sinful soul ties of the past.

Today, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on the true meaning of love through the example of St. Martin of Tours — a man remembered for one simple act of charity. A Roman soldier who divided his cloak to clothe a beggar, St. Martin discovered that in serving the poor, he had served Christ Himself (cf. Mt 25:40). What seems like a small moment reveals an eternal truth: love is not sentiment but sacrifice.