Father Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, provincial superior, speaks with Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield about how the USCCB National Eucharistic Revival is being observed in parishes in western Massachusetts, including Forty Hours Devotion. They also discuss how to increase awareness among Catholics of the Real Presence; reverse declining Mass attendance; and Divine Mercy, noting that Holy Communion is an opportunity to receive God's mercy in the fullest.

Is St. Mary Magdalene the same person as St. Mary of Bethany, the sister of St. Lazarus and St. Martha? Is she the same person as the penitent woman in Luke 7:36-50? In 2021, Pope Francis added the names of Mary of Bethany and Lazarus to the July 29 memorial of St. Martha, making it a liturgical celebration of all three family members. Does this change the Church's traditional understanding of who Mary Magdalene was, whose feast day is celebrated on July 22? Listen to Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC explain what we know about St. Mary Magdalene according to the prayers of the Church.

Fr. Anthony Gramlich explains how it is possible to live a life of holiness in today's secularized world.