Many non–Catholics say having images is idolatry. Actually, this claim is not biblical. So what exactly does the Bible say about images and statues? Father Chris Alar, MIC explains.Then hear the story of Christine Hales, an icon painter who through her beautiful work teaches others about the deep, prayerful experience of offering art to God.

Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what you need to know about the Crusades and its history with Islam. As Muslim expansion increased into Christian lands, was the Catholic Church morally able to respond? What is a just war and did the Crusades qualify?  Separate truth from fiction.  

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011426.cfm Father Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on the heart of the discernment of every vocation: learning to listen to God. Vocation is not just about priesthood or religious life — it is the unique call God has placed in your life. Marriage, single life, priesthood, religious life — each is holy, each is purposeful, and each is a path to sanctity when lived in prayer and trust.