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Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

By: The Marian Fathers
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 Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church.2024 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Understanding the Sacraments: A New Summary! (Part 1 of 2)

    Understanding the Sacraments: A New Summary! (Part 1 of 2)
    Jul 15 2025

    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!

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Amazing Story of Our Lady of Good Counsel

    The Amazing Story of Our Lady of Good Counsel
    Jul 7 2025

    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.
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    50 mins
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary: What Does it Mean?

    Immaculate Heart of Mary: What Does it Mean?
    Jul 1 2025

    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?
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    1 hr and 34 mins
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Fr Chris a wonderful explanation of the Catholic faith in a very real and down to earth manner. I was raised Catholic but never fully understood what amazing graces we have given to us and how we can achieve thes through the various forms available to us. Thank you Fr Chris

Wonderful explanation of the Catholic Faith

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