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Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

The Marian Fathers

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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52:30

Holy Name of Jesus - God's Name in Vain? More Than a...

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2026/01/05

The Meaning of the Holy Name of Jesus and why we celebrate it as a Feast on January 3. In this easy-to-understand talk, Fr. Chris Alar explains the symbols of Jesus' name, like IHS, and why using God's name in vain is much more than simply swearing.

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69:30

Mary: Jewish Promise to Christian Reality

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/12/29

In this brand new talk on Mary, Fr. Chris Alar explains how she is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Foretold by the prophets, how do we show that Mary is the answer to the Biblical Promise of the Jews to the Christian reality of being the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. Watch this easy-to-understand presentation that shows many things you didn't know to understand who Mary was and her role in salvation history.

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67:29

How to Show Jesus is the Jewish Messiah

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/12/23

Does Christmas have Jewish origins? If so, what are they and why are they important? We all wonder why the Jews still do not (en masse) accept Christ as the Messiah. What are the reasons for this and why don't they believe Jesus is their Savior of Prophecy? Fr. Chris Alar explains some interesting points that show how Jesus has fulfilled all of the Old Testament prophecies so you can better explain who He is.

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56:00

Incredible Story of St. Lucy: Patron of Eyes & How...

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/12/15

We have many Saints in the Church, so why is St. Lucy so special and how do we benefit from her intercession? Why do we need saints? And what was it that she did to help us today? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this amazing story about a saint they couldn't kill, move, or make blind.

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50:05

Body & Organ Donation: What is Allowed & What is Not?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/12/01

We have all heard about donating our organs or body to science, but what does the Church say about it? Is it allowed? If so, under what circumstances? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he shows you everything you need to know about this topic and why it is so important.

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33:52

Music's Incredible Control Over Us: How can St....

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/11/24

Few things can control our emotions and feelings like music. There is scientific proof of this. So how do we know these limits and boundaries? Hear Fr. Chris explain the power of music for the good or the bad and how St. Cecilia can help us.

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34:50

The Presentation of Jesus or Mary? A Simple Summary

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/11/17

We all know about the Presentation of Jesus, but what about the Presentation of Mary? Is this in the Bible? What is the Protoevangelium of James and is it inspired by the Holy Spirit? Fr. Chris Alar gives a good summary of what it is, what we believe, and why.

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48:58

Understanding Purgatory and Proof It Exists

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/11/17

Non-Catholics often reject the doctrine of Purgatory, claiming it is not Biblical. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains where it is in the Bible and easy steps to do now to avoid the most extreme punishment after we die.

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48:25

Praying to Dead People? All Saints' Day

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/11/03

The practice of praying to the saints for intercession is as old as Christianity. So why is it so misunderstood? Can the saints hear us? Aren't they dead? Doesn't this take away honor from God? Do we worship them? Fr. Chris Alar answers all this and more!

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28:05

Cremation: Is It Allowed?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/10/27

Many people today are turning to cremation as an easy, low-cost alternative to Christian burial. But is this really allowed by the Church? And if so, what do you need to know before you do this? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives an interesting summary of this important topic.

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27:53

What Does the Church Say About Israel & Gaza?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/10/21

The terror and violence in the Israeli / Palestinian conflict is reaching a fever pitch with Hamas and the fear of World War III looming over the world. But who is right? What is happening and why? And what does the Church and the Bible say about it regarding the end times? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he summarizes this and gives you the most important information to understand and make sense of it.

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71:06

Why Did Jesus Choose St. Faustina Kowalska?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/10/07

Join us at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy for a special talk with Fr. Chris Alar in honor of the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Secretary and Apostle of Divine Mercy.St. Faustina was entrusted by Christ with the mission of proclaiming His message of Divine Mercy to the world, a mission that continues to transform lives through her Diary, through prayer, and through the Sacraments. On this special day, Fr. Chris will guide us deeper into the life, message, and spirituality of

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95:07

Can We Attend Weddings Outside of the Catholic Church?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/09/02

With so many Catholics marrying non-Catholics today, and even Catholics marrying Catholics but outside of the Church, how are we to approach it? Can we attend? If not, what do we do to save the relationship? Fr. Chris Alar answers this in an easy-to-understand way.

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77:33

St. Louis? Fr. Chris Alar's Top 5!

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/08/25

Do you know the story of St. Louis? Fr. Chris explains one of the most incredible saints in the history of the Church and explains the tie to the city of St. Louis and the meaning of the words he spoke.

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72:27

Understanding the Sacraments: A New Summary! (Part 2...

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/08/18

In part 1, Fr. Chris Alar gave amazing facts you didn't know about Baptism, Confession, and the Eucharist. Here in Part 2, he continues with what we need to know about Confirmation, Marriage (is yours valid?), the Priesthood, and Anointing of the Sick. What is covered will surprise you since what we thought we knew as Catholics is often not complete.

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90:54

Understanding the Sacraments: A New Summary! (Part 1...

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/07/15

Fr. Chris Alar has spoken on the different sacraments many times on Saturday talks, homilies, missions, etc. He has explained why the Sacraments are so important (necessary for salvation) and what makes the Catholic Church different from all others. However, these talks are scattered all over the internet. Now, he has put them all together in one place, summarized better than ever before. Find the answers to questions such as Why do we baptize infants? Where is Confession in the Bible? Is

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49:34

The Amazing Story of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/07/07

With all the Marian devotions in the Church, what makes OLGC so important? What is the incredible story behind it and what are the incredible graces we can get from it? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain.

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93:49

Immaculate Heart of Mary: What Does it Mean?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/07/01

In this new talk on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Chris Alar gives updated information about this incredibly important devotion in the Church. But what does it mean and what do we have to do to receive the graces promised by Christ?

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81:55

Who is Pope Leo XIV? What Can We Expect From Our...

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/05/12

Habemus Papam! What can we expect from Cardinal Robert Prevost who was elected as the new pope? While we trust that God is at work, we also need to know our new Bishop of Rome, our new Shepherd. Listen as Fr. Chris Alar explains who Leo XIV is, from his own words.

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68:24

Answering Questions about Divine Mercy Sunday

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar ·

2025/05/02

In his most detailed talk yet about Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Chris Alar explains how to get the grace promised by Jesus and explains why this is not optional. While the theology is deep, Fr. Chris makes it easy to understand. 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

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