Fr. Chris Explains

The Teaching Mass - Liturgy of the Word: Part 1

Jesus said, “Where two or three gather together in my name, there I am in their midst.” The Mass is the only perfect form of prayer because only at the Mass are our prayers, which are stained with sin, united to the perfect prayers of Jesus to the Father. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, for this first of three episodes as he walks us through the different parts of the Catholic Mass, learning why we say what we say and do what we do. Become a Marian Helper! [https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc] Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  [https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc]

The Bible: A Catholic Book?

Our non-Catholic brethren often claim that our Catholic faith is not based on the Bible, and is even contrary to it. Not true, as Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains, sharing how the Catholic Church used her authority from Jesus Himself to put together the Bible as we know it today. Become a Marian Helper! [https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc] Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  [https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc]

New Age Practices

Having a laugh by reading a horoscope or a fortune cookie is not a mortal sin. However, taking such a horoscope seriously, or paying an astrologer to tell you your future, is sinful. Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals the danger of using New Age practices like tarot cards, black magic, and witchcraft to discover the future. Become a Marian Helper! [https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc] Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  [https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc]

Saint Francis

He’s one of the most popular saints, especially for animal and bird lovers. Yet St. Francis of Assisi did not start out that way. He had an easy life, enjoyed the party scene, and even admitted, “I lived in great sin.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals Francis’ remarkable journey to sainthood. Become a Marian Helper! [https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc] Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  [https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc]

More on the Priesthood

In the New Testament, St. Paul writes, “We have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God” (Heb 4:14). So, if Jesus is the Great High Priest once and for all, who, then, are Catholic priests? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how Christ established the priesthood, delegating His authority to forgive sins on earth to the Apostles and their successors (bishops and priests) down to the present day, known as Apostolic Succession. Become a Marian Helper! [https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc] Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  [https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc]