September 11th and the Holy Face of Mary
September 11th and the Holy Face of Mary
All people old enough remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. But do you know the connection between that attack and the Holy Name of Mary? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses this connection and hear the story of how those events helped to transform the life of one woman who was working on Wall Street that day.
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Pope Leo XIII, who served the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, was one of the most influential popes in history. His papacy was marked by significant accomplishments in theology, diplomacy, and social teaching. But who was Leo XIII, and why did our current Holy Father choose the name Leo XIV? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear the story of Mary's Legacy Clinic, where a dedicated team of Catholic healthcare providers brings hope and healing to underserved communities.
There may be no medieval figure whose life is better documented than that of St. Joan of Arc, whose feast day we celebrate on May 30. Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals how God worked through a mere teenager, a real battlefield commander, to change the tide of history – and how she courageously accepted martyrdom rather than compromise her faith. Then hear the inspiring story of Project CURE, working tirelessly in Ukraine to bring vital supplies and medical assistance to those in need.
Have you ever heard of the Justice League? No, not the gathering of superheroes that was a fixture of Saturday morning cartoons. Nearly 500 years ago there was a real “Holy League” of three Catholic powers: Genoa, Spain, and the Papal States, who formed an alliance to defend Christian civilization in Europe against a Turkish invasion. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how the Rosary played a pivotal role and the establishment of the feast on Oct. 7.
