Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

Few things have changed the world more in the last two years than AI. But what does the Church say about it? Is is good and helpful, or dangerous and demonic? Can it be used without opening portals? Fr. Chris Alar explains.To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

One of the most frightening but informative Marian apparitions in history happened at Garabandal, Spain, in the 1960s. What was this message and why is it important today? Can we believe this message and what has the Church officially said about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all you need to know and what you need to do in order to follow what Heaven is asking for.To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

Completely different content from Fr. Chris' recent homily on this topic. With so much confusion about immigration today, what do Christians need to know? Should we have open borders? What does Jesus and the Bible say? Is Pope Francis right on this issue? Does his letter to the Catholic Bishops have to be followed? Hear Fr. Chris Alar answer these questions and more!To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

Today, most Christians believe that if they are only "a good person" they will get to Heaven. This is not correct. What Jesus and the Bible say about getting to Heaven involves much more. Is it through faith alone? Is it through doing good works? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain exactly what Jesus said we need to do to find eternal life.To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

One of the most powerful devotions in history, and one that keeps surfacing around the world, is the Holy Face (from the Veil of Veronica and the Shroud of Turin). What is so powerful about this and how do we differentiate one image of Christ from another? How did they come to be? Fr. Chris Alar explains this incredible gift of grace. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

Does the Church still teach Limbo is real? What happens to unbaptized babies when they die? What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents really about? Why would God allow them to suffer so much? Hear Fr. Chris Alar answer these questions and more and elicit the help of these powerful soldiers! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=YTSupport Our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donation?source=ytTo access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcastsFair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy

With the synod and the resulting confusion from it, what does the Catholic Church actually say about women being ordained deacons? Can it happen? Who were deaconesses? What is Pope Francis saying? Joining Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what the Diaconate is, who St. Stephen was, and why we celebrate his feast day on December 26. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith or listen on DivineMercyPlus.org. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

St. Faustina was taken to Purgatory and said the souls call Mary "Star of the Sea." Why? Why has Mary been called this title for over 1,000 years? What is the meaning of it and why does it matter to us today? Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell the very interesting story.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our MinistriesTo access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the FaithFair Use Policy

Satan's attack is based on two things: Bringing down the Church and the family. It is critical, especially today, to know and understand how to defend our families from these attacks. Fr. Chris Alar explains what the family is, how to know each person's role, and then leads you in a consecration of your family. There are many consecrations out there today (to the Holy Spirit, to Mary, to Joseph, etc.) but this is the one that brings it all together. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries.To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: DivineMercyPlus.orgFair Use Policy

With Christian persecution and modern-day slavery around the world, we are morally obligated to do something about it. At the same time, we are enslaved ourselves to addiction and sin. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain the "remedy" to both.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries!Fair Use Policy

Who wrote the Bible? What is in it? When was it written? Where was it written? Why was it written? How do you read it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he easily explains all you need to know to change your life through Holy Scripture.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Access our weekly podcast: Explaining the Faith, or go to your preferred podcasting platform and search.Fair Use Policy

Where is Mary in the Bible? Here are the virtues we need to get to Heaven, all shown by Mary in the Bible. Also, learn about the amazing video taken personally by Fr. Chris Alar showing the evidence of Mary's intercession. To watch "Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar," visit Divine Mercy Plus! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus. Support Our Ministries.Fair Use Policy

One of the most beloved saints from antiquity is St. Philomena. With some of the most amazing miracles ever known, numerous popes and saints have invoked her intercession, but did she really exist? What do we know about her and why is she so important? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

We have all seen images of Mary, but why are some black? And what is the miraculous story of Our Lady of Czestochowa and why do we need to know about it? Fr. Chris Alar answers these questions and more.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries!Fair Use Policy

Many are (rightfully so) frustrated with the lack of reverence and adherence to doctrine at some Catholic Masses today. However, is SSPX (Society of St. Pius X) founded by Archbishop Lefebvre the answer? Can a Catholic validly attend one of their Masses or receive their sacraments? Are they in schism or not? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this as well as other Ecclesiae Dei communities such as Fraternal Society of St. Peter (FSSP) and the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP)

How to Get to Heaven? Answer: Grace. But we HAVE to cooperate with that grace. And how we do is by living the virtues. Among all the virtues, what are the most important? Hear Fr. Chris explain the Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance as well as the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love.

The Brown Scapular is one of the most highly recommended Marian devotions of all time. Do Christians have to wear it? What does it mean and what promises are given from Heaven for those who do? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain the brown scapular and what was said at Fatima about it. Did Fatima require it? Find out...

There are many devotions and titles for Mary, but perhaps one of the most powerful is "Undoer of Knots." This devotion has worked in Fr. Chris' life more than any other and he will share with you the history and meaning of this important aid given to us by Jesus through His mother.

Confession is not enough. If we find ourselves committing recurring sins, we may have opened a portal in our past to allow the spirits of lust, greed, anger, envy, addiction, etc. into our present life. Things such as drugs, sex, lying, etc. can be those portals from the past that we need to renounce and close today in order to not lose our soul. And anytime we did those things with another person, we formed a soul tie. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what soul ties are and how to break them.

We all know of John the Baptist, but that is only part of the story. What was his true message and what makes him the most unique saint after Mary and Joseph? Hear fascinating facts from Chris Alar that you haven't heard before. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our MinistriesFair Use Policy

Who are the Angels and why did God create them? What do we know about them and how? Why is St. Michael given a special role and why do you need him? Fr. Chris answers these questions and tells the most incredible story about St. Michael who saved the life of a soldier. Also, he prays the ORIGINAL St. Michael prayer!

One of the more recent approved apparitions (approved in 2016) details Heaven's message about the Rosary and most importantly what the youth need to know. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what this message given in Argentina means to us today.

Is there either scientific proof or philosophical proof that God exists? Hear Fr. Chris Alar teach what he learned in seminary from St. Thomas Aquinas and others and how to explain how God must exist.

The Apostles Creed states that Jesus "Descended into hell." What does that mean? Was it the hell of the damned or some other place? And what did he do when he came? What was the purpose of his visit and whom did he encounter? Fr. Chris Alar shows you what the Church has taught on this matter for centuries.

Surprisingly, many people still believe that Jesus was not actually crucified on a cross or suffered as much as we are told. What does the actual scientific proof say about it? What really happened to Jesus on the way to Calvary? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

Human Trafficking comes in many forms, not just what you think. Learn the shocking truth and what you can do about it from Fr. Chris Alar.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries.Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy

We know Jesus appointed 12 Apostles to carry out the work of heaven. What was that work? And after Jesus died, what happened to each of them? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what happened next and how each of the Apostles died for their faith. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries.Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy

What did Blessed Michael Sopocko know about St. Faustina that we haven't heard before? What did he find when he questioned her authenticity? As her confessor, what did Jesus tell him through her and what was the one thing he didn't believe? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all of this and more. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries.Fair Use Policy.

Can we believe in the apparitions at Garabandal? If they have not been approved nor condemned by the Church, what does that mean? Known author Ted Flynn explains the details of Non Constat de Supernaturalitate and what it means.Support Our Ministries.Discover more on our NEW free Digital Streaming Site! Fair Use Policy.

We have all heard of "7th Heaven." Is it real? Are some tortures in Hell worse than others? Fr. Chris Alar explains Church teaching, based on Scripture and Apostolic Tradition, of the different degrees of Heaven and Hell and what each is like. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries.Fair Use Policy

Why is martyrdom valued in the Christian faith? It is not for the reasons you may think. Why is Christianity the most persecuted faith in the world - or is it? Are there really more martyrs in the 20th century than the rest of history combined? Fr. Chris Alar answers these questions and more!

The Association of Marian Helpers is the best and easiest way in the Church to receive the graces God wants to give you through Divine Mercy and the Sacraments! But people ask, "What do I need to do as a Marian Helper?" Fr. Chris Alar explains it all in an easy way that will get you and your loved ones in this free spiritual benefit society to keep the graces coming!QUICK LINKS FROM VIDEO:Become a Marian Helper: https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=ytCall Us at: 1-800-4MARIAN [1-800-462-7426]Get special offers, track your order, etc. with Marian Helper Plus: https://www.marianplus.org/FREE Subscription of our Marian Helper Magazine (Print or Digital): https://www.marian.org/marian-helper-magazine?source=ytJoin a club - Friends of Mercy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/friends?source=ytHoly Souls Sodality: https://prayforsouls.org/ Thirteenth of the Month: https://www.marian.org/13th Light a votive candle: https://www.marian.org/votives To have a Mass said: https://www.marian.org/mass Shop our Catalog: https://shopmercy.org/?source=ytGo on a pilgrimage or attend a Marian mission/talk: https://marian.org/event-listPrayer Ministry: https://www.marian.org/prayer FREE “Divine Mercy Daily” reflection: https://www.marian.org/mmwj Newsletter and inspiration from MIC’s: https://forms.marian.org/email/? Donate to the Marians: https://www.marian.org/give International (Polish, Italian): https://padrimariani.org Enrollments: https://marian.org/enrollments?source=ytGregorian Masses: https://www.marian.org/mass?source=ytDiscover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=YTSupport Our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donation?source=ytTo access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcastsFair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy

The approved Marian apparitions at Cuapa, Nicaragua, are incredibly connected to Fatima in that Mary tells us what Heaven wants us to do and why. We need to listen to avoid WWIII and other chastisements that will come if we don't. Fr. Chris Alar explains what you need to know.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries!To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: DivineMercyPlus.org. Fair Use Policy

With all the misunderstandings and confusion from the Church's Declaration Fiducia Supplicans, hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what it all means and what you need to do. He explains blessings, and then gives the official position of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception.Support Our Ministries.Discover more on our NEW free Digital Streaming Site. Fair Use Policy

The Divine Will is spreading far and wide, but is it approved by the Church? What did Luisa Piccarreta say Jesus told her and what was her role as a mystic? What are the 3 Fiats and the Age of Sanctification? Join Fr. Chris Alar and Daniel O'Connor as they explain this movement in the Church and answer many concerns.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!

While the message of Heaven (given through Mary) was greater at Fatima, Lourdes, LaSalette, Akita, etc., perhaps Zeitoun is the most impressive appearance of Mary in Church history. Fr. Chris Alar explains why.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!Support Our Ministries!

One of the signs given in the Bible before the Second Coming of Christ is the rise of the Anti-Christ. But who is he? Is he the Pope as many Fundamentalists claim? Is he alive today? Is he the Devil or just somebody possessed? Fr. Chris explains the answers in this talk that comes entirely from Scripture and the teaching of the Church. Support our Ministries here. Visit our streaming platform: DivineMercyPlus.org.

Modesty, in dress and words and action, seems to be completely forgotten in today's culture. However, there may never be a more important time to be examples of light in the darkness. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what modesty is and what you need to do to avoid mortal sin in this area.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries!Fair Use Policy

Dreams are as old as mankind itself, are biblical, and are part of everyone's life. But what do they mean? Does the Church actually have any teaching about this topic? Are dreams more psychological or can they be messages from God? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this important topic.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our MinistriesFair Use PolicyTo access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith

We have all heard about "pedophile priests" and the Church scandal. And while there are certainly cases of this and trauma caused many victims by abusive priests, for which there is no excuse, there is more to the story. What is the reason for it and are the number of cases actually greater in schools, homes, and other religions? And is the problem really pedophilia, or something else? Was the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report accurate or flawed? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what you need to know.Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries!To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: TheDivineMercy.org/podcasts

What does the Church teach about the Woke elements of Climate Change, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), CRT (Critical Race Theory), BLM (Black Lives Matter), Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Electric Vehicles, Patriotism, etc.? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain.Past Segments:What is Woke?: https://youtube.com/live/uIN-qGyqS3UTransgenderism: https://youtube.com/live/-b06sUHqW5EPride Movement: https://youtube.com/live/LTKfsLqwqR4Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=YTSupport Our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donationTo access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faithor visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcastsFair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy

What is Transgenderism, and what do all the terms mean? Gender identity, gender dysphoria, transition, and gender affirming care. And what does the Church teach about it? How to respond to your loved one who states they are transitioning? Hear Fr. Chris Alar give a summary of what you need to know about this movement and the true reality of the matter.

The Gay Pride Movement is everywhere, but what is behind it - love or sin? What do you need to know and what does the Church teach about it? Fr. Chris Alar explains what is happening and why in this part of his Woke Series.

There is more confusion in the world now than ever about the Woke movement, transgenderism, same-sex marriage, cancel culture, DEI, etc. How are we to understand it? Doesn't it defy reality, but at the same time seem to be Christian? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he defines Woke and "wokism" and what you need to know as a Christian.

Why is St. Anthony one of the most beloved saints in the history of the Church? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this in a fun way and give some of the most incredible miracles fully documented by this saint. Support our Ministries here.

We have all heard of Joan or Arc, but do we know the truth about her? What did she do and why was she so controversial? Who killed her and why? And what did she stand for? Hear Fr. Chris Alar as he separates fact from fiction, truth vs. legend of this saint. Support our Ministries here.

With this video we finish the Vatican approved apparitions and go into locally approved apparitions. What is the difference? What was the message of Our Lady of Hope (Pontmain) and Our Lady of Eternal Aid (Querrien)? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains this critical Marian apparitions in France that you don't hear much about. Support our Ministries here.