Few people in history have had more impact on Christianity than the father of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, who started out as a Catholic priest. So why did he turn away from the Catholic Church and change the world forever? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then meet Stephen Ray, a former Protestant who embarked on his own journey of discovery that ultimately led him to embrace Catholicism.

Deacon Chris Alar, MIC, was a guest speaker at the Marian Fathers' annual Mercy Weekend Conference on April 26, 2014, in Stockbridge, Mass. Here is an excerpt of his talk "Our Role in the Mission of Mercy."

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth was a work of mercy and so much more! Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses the many facets of this event and what it means for our faith. Then learn about the Gratia Plena Ministry and how they are helping teen girls to overcome the lies told them by the secular world.