We often associate the sin of gluttony with overuse of food and drink, but it often applies to other activities as well.

The main reason people don't attend Mass or are not focused during the Liturgy is because they don't fully understand what is taking place.Once one understands the Mass fully, one comes to love the Mass fully and their life changes.Fr. Chris Alar explains each and every line of the Mass and its Scriptural origin.

It's an age-old question, and there's no perfect answer. While the Church does not teach "dog-matically" that our beloved animals will or will not be in Heaven, some think they will be, as the Scriptures describe animals at peace in the new creation. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he shares both sides of the topic and gives thanks to God for the gift of our animal companions. Then be inspired by Canines for Christ, a healing ministry which connects therapy dogs with the infirm and homebound, with amazing results.