Blessed Carlo Acutis will be the first millennial saint – and, at age 15, one of the youngest – when he is canonized in 2025. Father Chris Alar, MIC, shares the story of his short but extraordinary life, and how Bl. Carlo is a great role model for our young people who are increasingly drawn away from the Catholic faith. Then hear the story of Mother Mary Veronica Fitch in Wisconsin, who uses her love of animals to help heal children and families.
Watch Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and the Marian Fathers and Brothers from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy on our weekly show, "Living Divine Mercy," airing on EWTN every Wednesday at 6:30 pm ET, with an encore presentation on Mondays at 9:00 am ET. Through teaching segments, Bible and St. Faustina Diary excerpts, as well as real-life examples of people who are living Divine Mercy in their lives, you will learn why Jesus said Divine Mercy is mankind's last hope of salvation!
“Catholics are not Christians.” Many evangelical Protestants and so-called non-denominational Christians frequently make this statement.
Go back to seminary with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains the Transfiguration in a way that will inspire you. In one event, the Transfiguration of Our Lord, several truths of our faith from the Old Testament are fulfilled. Fr. Chris tells the significance of the appearance of Elijah and Moses and draws parallels between their experiences and Jesus’ actions.
Why is the sin of envy so dangerous and why is it one of the 7 Deadly Sins? How can we truly practice the gratitude that will help us overcome the sin of envy? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains how envy arises in our lives and how we can conquer it and see the amazing story of a professional soccer player who gave up fame and fortune to serve God as a priest.