Thanksgiving is not just a secular holiday. Many civilizations throughout history celebrated the harvest by thanking their God(s). The Pilgrims, who were Christians celebrated with their Native American brethren upon whom they heavily depended for survival. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains the origins and meaning of Thanksgiving.

Join Fr. Chris Alar for this important talk on the Sacrament of Confession. This is the second part of a two part talk. Part One can be found on our YouTube Channel and linked at the end of this video. Also, he explains about the amazing reference St. Faustina made about Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC.  

January 31 is the feast day of St. John Bosco, a great Italian saint also known as Don Bosco. Father Chris Alar, MIC, shares Don Bosco’s legacy, an innovative model of compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of young people, all under the care of Mary, Help of Christians. Then learn about Virtue Equals Strength, an innovative program helping young Catholics to not just live their faith, but to love it so that it continues as the guiding force throughout their lives.