Explaining the Faith

Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, 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.

The Feast of Divine Mercy: What St. Faustina Said

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Understanding Divine Mercy Part 2: How to Live it

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Understanding Divine Mercy Part 1: What is it?

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Marian Apparitions: Satanist, Pompeii, China, and 54 Day Rosary

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Catholicism 101: Go Back to Seminary with Fr. Chris Alar

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St. Joseph: Terror of Demons

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Catholic vs. Orthodox: Explaining the Difference

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Ukraine, Russia, Fatima: What Is Heaven Telling Us?

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Why Penances? Understanding Lent, Fasting, Almsgiving (Ash Wednesday)

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ICONS: Miraculous or Graven Images?

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Find Healing: Lourdes, World Sick Day, and Other Graces

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Important Marian Apparitions You've Never Heard Of

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Bodies That Don't Decay? Incorruptible Saints and Relics

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Why the Church is Pro-Life: Understanding and Explaining It

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Epiphany: What We Never Learned

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Best Marian Apparitions: Mexico and India

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Facts of Christmas: How Traditions Came To Be

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The Immaculate Conception: How to Answer all Questions

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Best Marian Apparitions: Mt. Carmel, Guadalupe (Spain), Our Lady of Ransom

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Understanding Advent and the End Times (Judgment)

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Do Ghosts Exist?

What Does the Church Say?
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Best Marian Apparitions

Einsiedeln, Walsingham, Ransom
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Plenary Indulgences

The Most Misunderstood of all Church Teaching
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The Rosary (Part 2)

Proof the Rosary is From Heaven
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