With the synod and the resulting confusion from it, what does the Catholic Church actually say about women being ordained deacons? Can it happen? Who were deaconesses? What is Pope Francis saying? Joining Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what the Diaconate is, who St. Stephen was, and why we celebrate his feast day on December 26.

Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:[W]hen I took off the cover to let the potatoes steam off, I saw there in the pot, in the place of the potatoes, whole bunches of red roses, beautiful beyond description. (65)

There are many legends surrounding St. Patrick, whose feast day is celebrated on March 17. But what is the real story?