In part 1, Fr. Chris Alar gave amazing facts you didn't know about Baptism, Confession, and the Eucharist. Here in Part 2, he continues with what we need to know about Confirmation, Marriage (is yours valid?), the Priesthood, and Anointing of the Sick. What is covered will surprise you since what we thought we knew as Catholics is often not complete.
Fr. Chris Alar has spoken on the different sacraments many times on Saturday talks, homilies, missions, etc. He has explained why the Sacraments are so important (necessary for salvation) and what makes the Catholic Church different from all others. However, these talks are scattered all over the internet. Now, he has put them all together in one place, summarized better than ever before. Find the answers to questions such as Why do we baptize infants? Where is Confession in the Bible? Is your marriage valid? and many more!
With all the Marian devotions in the Church, what makes OLGC so important? What is the incredible story behind it and what are the incredible graces we can get from it? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain.
In this new talk on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Chris Alar gives updated information about this incredibly important devotion in the Church. But what does it mean and what do we have to do to receive the graces promised by Christ?
Habemus Papam! What can we expect from Cardinal Robert Prevost who was elected as the new pope? While we trust that God is at work, we also need to know our new Bishop of Rome, our new Shepherd. Listen as Fr. Chris Alar explains who Leo XIV is, from his own words.
In his most detailed talk yet about Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Chris Alar explains how to get the grace promised by Jesus and explains why this is not optional. While the theology is deep, Fr. Chris makes it easy to understand.
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Grace is the only way we get to Heaven. But what is it? What do you have to do to get it? Through Our Lady of Grace we learn why grace, lived in love, is the most important thing of all. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why this Marian devotion is the most important of all.
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Few things have changed the world more in the last two years than AI. But what does the Church say about it? Is is good and helpful, or dangerous and demonic? Can it be used without opening portals? Fr. Chris Alar explains.
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One of the most frightening but informative Marian apparitions in history happened at Garabandal, Spain, in the 1960s. What was this message and why is it important today? Can we believe this message and what has the Church officially said about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all you need to know and what you need to do in order to follow what Heaven is asking for.
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Completely different content from Fr. Chris' recent homily on this topic. With so much confusion about immigration today, what do Christians need to know? Should we have open borders? What does Jesus and the Bible say? Is Pope Francis right on this issue? Does his letter to the Catholic Bishops have to be followed? Hear Fr. Chris Alar answer these questions and more!
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Today, most Christians believe that if they are only "a good person" they will get to Heaven. This is not correct. What Jesus and the Bible say about getting to Heaven involves much more. Is it through faith alone? Is it through doing good works? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain exactly what Jesus said we need to do to find eternal life.
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One of the most powerful devotions in history, and one that keeps surfacing around the world, is the Holy Face (from the Veil of Veronica and the Shroud of Turin). What is so powerful about this and how do we differentiate one image of Christ from another? How did they come to be? Fr. Chris Alar explains this incredible gift of grace. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith
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Does the Church still teach Limbo is real? What happens to unbaptized babies when they die? What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents really about? Why would God allow them to suffer so much? Hear Fr. Chris Alar answer these questions and more and elicit the help of these powerful soldiers!
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With the synod and the resulting confusion from it, what does the Catholic Church actually say about women being ordained deacons? Can it happen? Who were deaconesses? What is Pope Francis saying? Joining Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what the Diaconate is, who St. Stephen was, and why we celebrate his feast day on December 26.
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St. Faustina was taken to Purgatory and said the souls call Mary "Star of the Sea." Why? Why has Mary been called this title for over 1,000 years? What is the meaning of it and why does it matter to us today? Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell the very interesting story.
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Satan's attack is based on two things: Bringing down the Church and the family. It is critical, especially today, to know and understand how to defend our families from these attacks. Fr. Chris Alar explains what the family is, how to know each person's role, and then leads you in a consecration of your family. There are many consecrations out there today (to the Holy Spirit, to Mary, to Joseph, etc.) but this is the one that brings it all together.
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With Christian persecution and modern-day slavery around the world, we are morally obligated to do something about it. At the same time, we are enslaved ourselves to addiction and sin. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain the "remedy" to both.
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Who wrote the Bible? What is in it? When was it written? Where was it written? Why was it written? How do you read it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he easily explains all you need to know to change your life through Holy Scripture.
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