Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
Each week, Very Rev.
The Marian Fathers · Marian Press
Show overview
Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 235 episodes. That works out to roughly 290 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 28m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 47 episodes published. Published by Marian Press.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 235 episodesDid Catholics Change the Sabbath? What is Allowed on Sunday?
Answering More Divine Mercy Attacks: Horns, No Wounds, Snakes | Part 3
Answering More Criticisms of St. Faustina & Divine Mercy | Part 2
Meaning of Freedom: America 250 One Nation Under God's Mercy
Finally! Responding to Divine Mercy Criticisms! | Part 1
Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Do a Fortnight of Freedom
Ad Orientem (to the East): Why There is a Controversy
Why Now? Consecration of Nations to the Sacred Heart for the 250th
The Visitation: Amazing & New!
The Two Pentecosts in the Bible & the 2nd Pentecost to Come!
Amazing Story of St. Rita! The Saint of Impossible Cases
The Angels and the Ascension: What We Didn't Know
The Hidden Life of the Holy Family from the Mystics (PART 2)
The Hidden Life of the Holy Family from the Mystics (PART 1)
Most Popular Saint in the World After Mary & Joseph: St. George
Divine Mercy in the Liturgy: It's NOT Just a Devotion!
Meaning of the Stations of the Cross: Learn a Quick Way to Pray!
Ep 224The Last Supper: A Summary of Its Meaning
What we know about the Last Supper comes from the Bible, but what is the significance and the theology behind what Christ did? What is the symbolism and the teaching that Christ wants us to learn? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he shares with us what he learned in seminary about the Last Supper and help you to understand it in a better way than ever before.
Ep 223Complete Summary and Meaning of Palm Sunday
We all know about receiving palms on Passion Sunday, and we know we read the account of the Crucifixion at Mass, but what else is important about this day? What are the traditions of Christians for centuries that are still in place but have also been lost? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain.
Ep 222Book of Job: Meaning of Suffering? It's More Than That!
We all know the story of poor Job. He was a good and righteous man but God allowed him to endure suffering beyond imagination. Why? The answer may surprise you - it isn't what you think. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains why this book of the Bible is different from any other.