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Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

The Marian Fatherswww.thedivinemercy.org
Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church.
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Episodes

Kibeho: Heaven's Warning of Genocide

As one of the most shocking of all Marian apparitions, what exactly happened in Kibeho, Rwanda, in 1994? What did heaven need to warn us about? What did this prophecy say and why is this fully approved Marian apparition so important today? Support our Ministries here. Fair Use Policy

Apr 01, 202344 minEp. 134

Annunciation: What You Never Learned!

After appearing in Fatima and immediately after Beauraing, Belgium, Mary appeared in Banneux in a way that changed the world. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what happened and why and how this message of heaven can help us today. Support our Ministries here. Fair Use Policy

Mar 25, 202358 minEp. 133

St. Patrick: Fact vs. Fiction

Was St. Patrick a real person, and if so, who was he? Did he really use a shamrock, get snakes to leave Ireland, and convert the whole country? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he separates fact from fiction and tells you what we need to know about this important saint and what St. Patrick's Day is really all about. Support our Ministries here. Fair Use Policy...

Mar 11, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 132

How Our Lady of Banneux Changed the World

After appearing in Fatima and immediately after Beauraing, Belgium, Mary appeared in Banneux in a way that changed the world. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what happened and why and how this message of heaven can help us today. Support our Ministries here. Fair Use Policy

Mar 04, 202351 minEp. 131

Communion: Hand or Tongue? Allowed or Sacrilege?

The debate rages about receiving Holy Communion - should it be only on the tongue or can receiving in the hand be allowed? What is more ancient and what is more proper? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what you need to know about the Eucharist and why. Support our Ministries here.

Feb 25, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 130

Beauraing: The Missing Link!

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Feb 04, 202355 minEp. 129

Vatican II: An Easy Way to Understand It

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 128

Latin Mass vs. Novus Ordo (part 2): What You Need to Know

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 127

The Latin Mass vs. Novus Ordo: What Does the Church Teach?

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jan 14, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 126

Pope Benedict XVI, Orthodoxy and Controversy: What He Really Taught

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jan 07, 202354 minEp. 123

Mary: Mother of God, Co-Redemptrix, Co-Mediatrix?

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Dec 31, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 124

Why God Became Man: The Meaning of the Incarnation

There is so much more to what you thought you knew about the Incarnation and why God became man. Listen as Fr. Chris Alar explains in an easy-to-understand way so that you can explain the faith to others and not only "who" Jesus was, but "'what" Jesus was.

Dec 24, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 125

Mother Teresa: Her Whole Teaching Summarized

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Dec 17, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 122

Surviving the Dark Night of the Soul

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Dec 10, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 121

Our Lady of Knock and Our Lady of Pontmain: What Heaven Said - Explaining the Faith

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Dec 05, 202244 minEp. 120

Image of Divine Mercy: History, Meaning, Miracles

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Nov 26, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 119

Women of the Bible: Jesus' Good and Bad Ancestors

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Nov 13, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 118

Our Lady of Gietrzwald

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Nov 05, 202241 minEp. 117

Pope John Paul II: Amazing Mercy Pope

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Oct 22, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 116

Martin Luther vs. St. Therese: Debunking the Myths of Reformation vs. Revolt

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 115

Carlo Acutis: The Saint of the Internet and Millennials

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Oct 08, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 114

La Salette: What Heaven is Telling Us

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Oct 01, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 113

The Rapture: Is it Biblical?

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 112

Evolution: What the Church Actually Teaches

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Sep 17, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 111

How To Become a Saint: It is NOT What You Think!

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Sep 10, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 110

The Truth of Galileo: Church vs. Science?

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Aug 20, 202252 minEp. 109

Marian Consecration

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Aug 13, 202248 minEp. 108

Our Lady of Good Success: What it Means for Today

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Aug 06, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 107

Inquisition: What Really Happened and Why

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jul 30, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 106

St. Charbel: The Saint with Most Miracles Ever?

Each week, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church. Support o...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 105
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