Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Blaise of Sebaste. St. Blaise was a physician and bishop in historical Armenia who is venerated as a Christian saint and martyr. He is the patron saint of sufferers from throat diseases. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, his emblems are an iron comb and a wax taper. St. Blaise, pray for us. Prayer to Saint Blaise: O glorious St. Blaise, who by your martyrdom left to the Church a precious witness to the Faith, obtain for us the grace to preserve within ours

Journey with Fr. Chris Alar in 2026 — Pilgrimages of Faith and Mercy Walk the paths of Scripture and encounter the living God in the lands of the Bible and the saints. In 2026, the Marian Fathers invite you to join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, on a year of unforgettable pilgrimages designed to deepen your faith and draw you closer to Christ through the Church’s sacred history. Greece & Turkey Pilgrimage Cruise April 22 – May 3, 2026 Sail the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas while tracing the missionary jou