God's Mercy After a Loss: How do we reconcile life's terrible tragedies with God’s mercy?Father Chris Alar explains, sharing his own personal story of conversion through the suicide of his grandmother, the power of Divine Mercy, and his witness that God can create a greater good from any tragedy.Discover what is the Catholic teaching on Suicide and other Tragedies on this episode of Explaining the Faith.

In the Catholic Church, there are two primary forms of the Roman Rite Liturgy: the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), codified after the Council of Trent in 1570, and the Novus Ordo Mass, promulgated in 1969 after the Second Vatican Council. The latter is the most common form, while the former is often the subject of confusion and controversy. Father Chris Alar, MIC, compares and contrasts the main points of both forms to help you better understand the beauty of each.

Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains the Marian apparitions reported in 1917 by three shepherd children in Fátima, Portugal. This clear talk shows what you need to understand and the amazing connection with Divine Mercy.