Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Why do we receive ashes? What are the Church's rules on fasting and abstinence? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC has the answers to these and other questions about the holy season of Lent that we are entering into.

There’s a surprising similarity between reported near-death experiences and Marian Apparitions. What could a moment between life and death possibly have in common with visions of Our Lady? Father Daniel Klimek explains. Then hear Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, in conversation with Ted Flynn, who wrote a book exploring the reported apparition events at Garabandal, Spain and their spiritual implications.

The Greek word "apostolos," from which we get the word "apostle," means ambassador or someone who is sent out. For His 12 apostles, Jesus picked ordinary people but gave them the grace to do extraordinary things. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains what happened to the apostles. Then hear about American Heritage Girls, an organization helping to form our children in faith and leadership to counter the craziness of our culture.