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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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- 2 weeks ago55 min
Anti-Popes: Is the Chair of Peter Empty? Can We Have a Heretical Pope?
What is an Anti-Pope? Are they evil or Satanic? Or are they just men who claim they are the rightful Pope. And how does the Church determine the real Pope? Many claim the Chair of Peter is empty and the last two Popes are heretical. Can this be possible? And if so, how? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains this and more!
- 2 weeks ago1h 14m
Excommunication: When? SSPX? Vigano? Abortion?
Do we know that Excommunication is not a punishment? Do we know why it is given? Why isn't it given more? Was SSPX excommunicated? What are the 8 ways you can excommunicate yourself? What is the difference between Ferendae Sententiae and Latae Sententiae? Learn these answers and many more about Excommunication and what it really involves as Fr. Chris Alar puts it into an easy-to-understand teaching.
- Aug 4, 202656 min
Did Catholics Change the Sabbath? What is Allowed on Sunday?
Did Catholics change the 10 Commandments? Do we keep Holy the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday? What activities are allowed on Sunday, for Sunday Rest, and what activities are forbidden and why? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all this and more!
- Jul 27, 20261h 30m
Answering More Divine Mercy Attacks: Horns, No Wounds, Snakes | Part 3
Although this video can be watched and understood independently from the first two videos, part 3 addresses and explains common misunderstandings about St. Faustina and Divine Mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives you an easy-to-understand summary that will prove definitively that the message and devotion of Divine Mercy are from God. But the Image has no wounds! There is a snake in the image! Jesus has horns! It was made by Freemasons! These are all answered here, plus more. Remember, there is nothing Satan wants more than for you to reject God's Divine Mercy!
- Jul 16, 20261h 29m
Answering More Criticisms of St. Faustina & Divine Mercy Part 2
In part 2, Fr. Chris Alar addresses more attacks against Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, and the Diary of St. Faustina in the video "Faustina & The Divine Mercy Deception" by Br. Michael Dimond of vaticancatholic.com. He explains what the criticisms are and the correct answers to the misunderstandings. He also explains the truth about Most Holy Family Monastery and vaticancatholic.com, neither of which are in union with the Catholic Church.
- Jul 6, 20261h 2m
Meaning of Freedom: America 250 One Nation Under God's Mercy
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.
- Jun 29, 20261h 30m
Finally! Responding to Divine Mercy Criticisms! Part 1
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.
- Jun 22, 202658 min
Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Do a Fortnight of Freedom
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.
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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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