Fr. Chris Explains

The Baptism of Jesus

On Monday, January 8, 2024, we celebrate an incredibly important feast, the Baptism of Jesus, as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Along with the Crucifixion, the Baptism is the event most accepted by scholars as indisputable historical fact. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains what this means for us 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]

The Beatitudes

Like Moses, Jesus ascended on a mountain to bring a rule for living to the people. He showed them how to find permanent bliss that nothing can take away: not sickness, not poverty, nor persecution. These are the Beatitudes, and Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains their meaning and application in our daily lives. 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]

Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit

At Christmas time, we often think of gifts, both giving and receiving, but what we need to do is keep our minds focused and hearts focused on the most important gifts: the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he reveals these gifts and also explains the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and what they are. 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 Apostles’ Creed

We proclaim the Nicene Creed at every Sunday Mass, starting with “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty.” Our God became one of us, which makes us different than any other religion in the world. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains the different parts of what we call our Profession of Faith. 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 Teaching Mass - Liturgy of the Eucharist: Part 3

In this third and final episode explaining the different parts of the holy sacrifice of the Catholic Mass, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, concludes the Liturgy of the Eucharist with the distribution of Holy Communion, the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the sending forth of the faithful to share the abundance of graces received in the Mass. 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]