Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

232 episodios

Meaning of Freedom: America 250 One Nation Under God's Mercy
06/07/2026 | 1 h 2 min
America 250 has significance not just in the United States but around the world. The importance of freedom and religious liberty affects every human on earth. What do you need to know about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains how the Catholic Church was the most important piece of the founding of America and how it shaped Western civilization.
Finally! Responding to Divine Mercy Criticisms! Part 1
29/06/2026 | 1 h 30 min
We have all heard it before: Divine Mercy is not authentic. It was banned. The Image of Divine Mercy is not correct. John Paul II only approved it because it was Polish. It is of Satan! Now, Fr. Chris Alar begins a new series of talks answering every one of these attacks and explains in detail why they are not correct.
Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Do a Fortnight of Freedom
22/06/2026 | 58 min
St.Thomas More and St. John Fisher are names we recognize but do we fully understand what they did and how we are still doing what they stood against? How did Henry VIII and Bloody Mary affect the course of history? As they both showed, defending the Faith and the gifts God gives us, such as marriage and the Church, is something worth dying for. Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell their amazing story.
Ad Orientem (to the East): Why There is a Controversy
15/06/2026 | 1 h 15 min
In Traditionis Custodes Pope Francis implemented restrictions on the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. But did that apply to the Novus Ordo Mass celebrated Ad Orientem? Is this allowed, and if so, is permission needed? What is more traditional, the priest facing toward, or away from, the people? What are the reasons this priestly posture should or should not be done? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this in detail and tell why it has been so controversial.
Why Now? Consecration of Nations to the Sacred Heart for the 250th
11/06/2026 | 58 min
We have all heard about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but do we really know what God asks of us through it? Do we understand the importance and how we as a single disciple can change the world? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why the United States waited so long to Consecrate to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how we can avoid being like France in being too late.

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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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