In this episode, join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explores the life and incredible stories of one of the greatest saints of modern times, St. Padre Pio. Learn about the stigmata (Christ’s wounds) that he bore for 50 years and hear about some of his miracles and saintly virtues.
Many of us are confused about evolution. What is it and does it go against the Bible? Does the Catholic Church say it is permissible to believe in evolution? If so, what kind of evolution? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives an actual easy answer to this centuries-long dilemma.
See you at the movies on Thursday, September 29! Yes, the Marian Fathers, in conjunction with Fathom Films, will be at a theater near you!
Performing works of mercy here on earth is essential to our eternal happiness but sometimes we make the excuses of not having the time, talent or resources to perform such works. But, Jesus told St. Faustina “for the many souls who are often worried because they do not have the material means with which to carry out and act of mercy. Yet spiritual mercy, which requires neither permissions nor storehouses, is much more meritorious and is within the grasp of of every soul.” In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses the spiritual works of mercy and how we can best accomplish them.
A decade ago, a long-held dream became a reality: life size Stations of the Cross on Eden Hill. Here's our coverage from the day of their dedication.
We all believe that becoming a saint is out of our reach... long prayers, extreme penances, and superhuman virtue. While those things are characteristic of canonized saints, surprisingly those elements are not what defines holiness. So what does? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives you the answer.
All people old enough remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. But do you know the connection between that attack and the Holy Name of Mary? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses this connection and hear the story of how those events helped to transform the life of one woman who was working on Wall Street that day.
Join the Marian Fathers (Fr. Dan Cambra and Fr. Chris Alar) on September 10, 2022, as they do special talks here at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. Fr. Chris Alar will do his regular Saturday "Explaining the Faith" series talk on "How to Become a Saint" and Fr. Dan will speak on the Rosary of the 7 Sorrows. Please Join Us!
What are plenary indulgences? How does one gain a plenary indulgence? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses these “extra credit” of graces and the requirements that will help us gain the graces from the “Treasury of the Church.”
"The Need for Divine Mercy" was the theme of our Aug. 27 conference from Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica outside Buffalo, New York, sponsored by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and the Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus from the Diocese of Buffalo.
