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

The Miracles of Padre Pio That Stunned the World In today’s Homily Highlight, Fr. Chris Alar shares some of the extraordinary miracles worked through St. Padre Pio, reminding us of the power of God made visible through His saints. This humble friar was given astonishing spiritual gifts—not for his own glory, but to draw souls to Christ. Among the many miracles attributed to him is the healing of a woman born without pupils. Science could not explain it, yet after Padre Pio’s intercession, she co

A New Way to Deepen Your Faith: Explaining the Faith in 15 Minutes Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, is launching a brand-new series: Explaining the Faith in 15 Minutes—a powerful, concise teaching that brings the truths of the Catholic Faith to life in just a quarter of an hour. Each week, Fr. Chris will unpack essential topics like the Sacraments, the Mass, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Divine Mercy, and more—giving you clarity, conviction, and confidence in what the Church teaches and why. Join us this Saturda