Join Fr. Chris Alar as he sits down with Jim Wahlberg in his home to talk about his amazing conversion story. From being a juvenile delinquent to his chance encounter with Mother Teresa, the author of The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption, discusses how the realization that Jesus loves us turned his life around.
What does science have to say about a saint's body when it is found to be incorruptible? Why do Catholics venerate relics? Is this science or superstition? Is it faith or paganism? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, to hear about this fascinating subject. And hear the story of a man who made his living as a chef, feeding bodies, to become a priest, feeding souls.
Are we required to “forgive and forget” as Christians?
Fr. Chris discusses the answer to this question:
what exactly is asked of us from God and what the mercy to be gained (for ourselves and for others) from forgiving is.
What is Mary's role in salvation history? Why do Catholics honor her? Why do we turn to her intercession? Father Chris explains Fr. Chris explains how Mary is The Gift of Mercy .