Father Chris Alar, MIC invites you to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts for our annual Divine Mercy Sunday celebration. April 11 and 12, 2026.

The threats to the world are many, especially the war in Ukraine and abortion in the United States. Interestingly, and much unknown, is the fact that the full answer to these problems lies at the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In this second talk on Guadalupe, Fr. Chris Alar explains why.

In today’s homily, Fr. Chris Alar reminds us that prayer is not just something we do—it is who we are called to be. It is the lifeline between our soul and God, the “raising of one’s mind and heart to God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2559). Prayer is communication, relationship, and covenant. It is how we learn to love the Lord and conform our human will to His divine will.