After many turbulent years amidst the French Revolution that included the government’s suppression of faith and the exile of priests who would not profess their loyalty to the government, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade was exiled from France and went to Saragossa, Spain. There, he encountered the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar.

As we mark the anniversary of the initiation of Faustino Pérez-Manglano’s cause for canonization (October 17, 1986), Bro. David Betz, SM, offers his reflection on Faustino’s devotion to the Rosary and his invitation to deepen our spiritual lives through prayer to Mary.

In our 50th episode, we sit down with Fr. Jim Fitz, S.M., a man with much to celebrate.