The Truth about Statues & Icons
The Truth about Statues & Icons
Many non–Catholics say having images is idolatry. Actually, this claim is not biblical. So what exactly does the Bible say about images and statues? Father Chris Alar, MIC explains.
Then hear the story of Christine Hales, an icon painter who through her beautiful work teaches others about the deep, prayerful experience of offering art to God.
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What do we mean by "Divine Mercy"? How does God seek to help His creatures overcome their miseries? How do we receive the graces of Divine Mercy Sunday? Father Chris explains.
Many people do not realize the connection between contraception and abortion, nor do they understand Church teaching as so many Catholics unfortunately use birth control. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he delves into the Marian archives for a video to understand anew why the Church teaches what she does about these very important topics. Then hear the amazing story of St. Clare's Home in South Carolina, where mothers facing an unexpected pregnancy or who feel there's no alternative to abortion find help and hope.
Divine Mercy is both a Message and a Devotion. As JPII and Pope Benedict stated, the message of Divine Mercy is NOT optional. It is the "nucleus of the Gospel" and an integral part of Christian life and prayer - not a secondary devotion. So in answer to all the criticism about St. Faustina and the devotional of Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Alar explains where Divine is within the Mass: EVERYWHERE!
