Defending the Papacy
Defending the Papacy
Does Biblical evidence exist for the Catholic Church's claim that the Pope is Christ's Vicar here on earth? Yes, beginning with whenever the Twelve Apostles are named in the Bible, Peter, the first Pope, always heads the list. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains that, in order for there to be unity, every institution has to have a leader, and the Roman Catholic Church, with the Pope as her leader, is the oldest continuously running institution in the history of the world.
Then, staying on the leadership theme, hear stories of the meaning of true masculine leadership. This doesn't mean domination or control, but self-giving love in service to others.
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Jesus told St. Faustina of the abundant graces he wishes to lavish upon the souls that will trust in his Divine Mercy and fulfill His simple request to go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday. Learn more about the promises from Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and hear the amazing story of Melissa Coles as she tells an account of something unbelievable.
How was our nation founded? At its beginning was it intended to be a Christian nation? What is the real reason for the concept of “separation of Church and state?” In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, shares the answers to these and other questions about the founding of our great nation. In addition, he interviews Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for Military Services about the great need for Catholic chaplains to provide the Sacraments to the brave men and women who protect our freedom by giving their lives to military service.
