CrosierCast Diocese of Gallup

As a young man, Deacon Aaron Alford assumed he'd make a career in comedy or with a sketch group like Second City. But God had other plans, and even before his conversion to Catholicism, Alford realized he was being called to become a priest.

It's our annual episode on Lent! Whether you've been prepared since before Ash Wednesday, or are still trying to figure out what to give up, Bishop Wall offers some advice for making the most of this season.

Fr. Burke Masters is a priest of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, and the chaplain for the Chicago Cubs. In this episode, he speaks with Bishop Wall about his conversion to Catholicism and his vocation as a priest - all of which started with his childhood love of baseball.

For some, the holidays are a time of joy and cheer, while for others, a feeling of isolation or loneliness can set in. But Advent - a season of anticipation - provides an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His second coming.

You don't have to travel halfway across the world or spend a lot of money to make a pilgrimage. Bishop James Wall gives advice on how to undertake one - whether in your own home or to a famous site like Lourdes.

Confirmation is a familiar rite of passage for most young adult Catholics - but why is it such an important sacrament? Bishop Wall explains the significance.