Meaning of Martyrdom & Christian Persecution: Does God want Bloodshed?

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Why is martyrdom valued in the Christian faith? It is not for the reasons you may think. Why is Christianity the most persecuted faith in the world - or is it? Are there really more martyrs in the 20th century than the rest of history combined? Fr. Chris Alar answers these questions and more!

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Meaning of Martyrdom & Christian Persecution: Does God want Bloodshed?

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

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Who is Pope Leo XIV? What Can We Expect From Our Shepherd? 1:21:55

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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.

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Answering Questions about Divine Mercy Sunday 1:08:24

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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. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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Our Lady of Grace: What We Must Do to Get to Heaven 51:14

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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. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Help or Mark of the Beast? 1:26:33

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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. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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Garabandal: Can We Believe In It? 1:15:41

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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. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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What Does the Church Teach About Immigration? Open Borders? 1:31:47

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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! To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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Is Being a Good Person Most Important to Acquire Heaven? NO! 1:29:56

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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. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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Holy Face Devotion: Perfect Reparation 1:09:00

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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 Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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The Best Spiritual Benefit Society: Get the Graces 1:16:03

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The Association of Marian Helpers is the best and easiest way in the Church to receive the graces God wants to give you through Divine Mercy and the Sacraments! But people ask, "What do I need to do as a Marian Helper?" Fr. Chris Alar explains it all in an easy way that will get you and your loved ones in this free spiritual benefit society to keep the graces coming! QUICK LINKS FROM VIDEO: Become a Marian Helper: https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=yt Call Us at: 1-800-4MARIAN [1-800-462-7426] Get special offers, track your order, etc. with Marian Helper Plus: https://www.marianplus.org/ FREE Subscription of our Marian Helper Magazine (Print or Digital): https://www.marian.org/marian-helper-magazine?source=yt Join a club - Friends of Mercy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/friends?source=yt Holy Souls Sodality: https://prayforsouls.org/ Thirteenth of the Month: https://www.marian.org/13th Light a votive candle: https://www.marian.org/votives To have a Mass said: https://www.marian.org/mass Shop our Catalog: https://shopmercy.org/?source=yt Go on a pilgrimage or attend a Marian mission/talk: https://marian.org/event-list Prayer Ministry: https://www.marian.org/prayer FREE “Divine Mercy Daily” reflection: https://www.marian.org/mmwj Newsletter and inspiration from MIC’s: https://forms.marian.org/email/? Donate to the Marians: https://www.marian.org/give International (Polish, Italian): https://padrimariani.org Enrollments: https://marian.org/enrollments?source=yt Gregorian Masses: https://www.marian.org/mass?source=yt Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=YT Support Our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donation?source=yt To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith or visit: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/podcasts Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy…

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World War III? Mary at Cuapa Tells What Heaven Wants 49:52

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The approved Marian apparitions at Cuapa, Nicaragua, are incredibly connected to Fatima in that Mary tells us what Heaven wants us to do and why. We need to listen to avoid WWIII and other chastisements that will come if we don't. Fr. Chris Alar explains what you need to know. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus ! Support Our Ministries! To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith or visit: DivineMercyPlus.org . Fair Use Policy…

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Blessing Same-Sex Couples: A Summary & Clarification 1:28:47

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With all the misunderstandings and confusion from the Church's Declaration Fiducia Supplicans, hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what it all means and what you need to do. He explains blessings, and then gives the official position of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Support Our Ministries. Discover more on our NEW free Digital Streaming Site. Fair Use Policy…

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The Divine Will: Is it Legitimate? 1:46:53

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The Divine Will is spreading far and wide, but is it approved by the Church? What did Luisa Piccarreta say Jesus told her and what was her role as a mystic? What are the 3 Fiats and the Age of Sanctification? Join Fr. Chris Alar and Daniel O'Connor as they explain this movement in the Church and answer many concerns. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus !…

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Our Lady of Zeitoun: Greatest Appearance in History 47:06

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While the message of Heaven (given through Mary) was greater at Fatima, Lourdes, LaSalette, Akita, etc., perhaps Zeitoun is the most impressive appearance of Mary in Church history. Fr. Chris Alar explains why. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus ! Support Our Ministries!

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Anti-Christ: Who is He? 1:27:52

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One of the signs given in the Bible before the Second Coming of Christ is the rise of the Anti-Christ. But who is he? Is he the Pope as many Fundamentalists claim? Is he alive today? Is he the Devil or just somebody possessed? Fr. Chris explains the answers in this talk that comes entirely from Scripture and the teaching of the Church. Support our Ministries here. Visit our streaming platform: DivineMercyPlus.org .…

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Modesty: Why is it Important Today? 1:28:27

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Modesty, in dress and words and action, seems to be completely forgotten in today's culture. However, there may never be a more important time to be examples of light in the darkness. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains what modesty is and what you need to do to avoid mortal sin in this area. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus ! Support Our Ministries! Fair Use Policy…

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Dreams: Meaning & Church Teaching 1:31:43

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Dreams are as old as mankind itself, are biblical, and are part of everyone's life. But what do they mean? Does the Church actually have any teaching about this topic? Are dreams more psychological or can they be messages from God? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this important topic. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith…

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Church Scandal: Just a Catholic Problem? 1:27:08

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We have all heard about "pedophile priests" and the Church scandal. And while there are certainly cases of this and trauma caused many victims by abusive priests, for which there is no excuse, there is more to the story. What is the reason for it and are the number of cases actually greater in schools, homes, and other religions? And is the problem really pedophilia, or something else? Was the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report accurate or flawed? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what you need to know. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus ! Support Our Ministries! To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith or visit: TheDivineMercy.org/podcasts…

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Summary of the Bible & How to Read It - Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar 1:26:24

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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. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Access our weekly podcast: Explaining the Faith , or go to your preferred podcasting platform and search. Fair Use Policy…

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Mary's 10 Virtues in the Bible: You Will Get to Heaven! Explaining the Faith w/Fr. Chris Alar 1:20:16

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Where is Mary in the Bible? Here are the virtues we need to get to Heaven, all shown by Mary in the Bible. Also, learn about the amazing video taken personally by Fr. Chris Alar showing the evidence of Mary's intercession. To watch "Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar," visit Divine Mercy Plus! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus. Support Our Ministries. Fair Use Policy…

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St. Philomena: The Only Saint to Ever Have This! 1:10:19

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One of the most beloved saints from antiquity is St. Philomena. With some of the most amazing miracles ever known, numerous popes and saints have invoked her intercession, but did she really exist? What do we know about her and why is she so important? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

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Our Lady of Czestochowa & the Black Madonnas: Miraculous! Explaining the Faith w/Fr. Chris Alar 48:45

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We have all seen images of Mary, but why are some black? And what is the miraculous story of Our Lady of Czestochowa and why do we need to know about it? Fr. Chris Alar answers these questions and more. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries! Fair Use Policy…

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Is SSPX in Schism? 1:26:41

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Many are (rightfully so) frustrated with the lack of reverence and adherence to doctrine at some Catholic Masses today. However, is SSPX (Society of St. Pius X) founded by Archbishop Lefebvre the answer? Can a Catholic validly attend one of their Masses or receive their sacraments? Are they in schism or not? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this as well as other Ecclesiae Dei communities such as Fraternal Society of St. Peter (FSSP) and the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (ICKSP)…

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Most Important Virtues to Get to Heaven 1:29:07

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How to Get to Heaven? Answer: Grace. But we HAVE to cooperate with that grace. And how we do is by living the virtues. Among all the virtues, what are the most important? Hear Fr. Chris explain the Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance as well as the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love.…

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Brown Scapular: Mt. Carmel & Fatima 1:02:51

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The Brown Scapular is one of the most highly recommended Marian devotions of all time. Do Christians have to wear it? What does it mean and what promises are given from Heaven for those who do? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain the brown scapular and what was said at Fatima about it. Did Fatima require it? Find out...…

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Our Lady Undoer of Knots 47:06

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There are many devotions and titles for Mary, but perhaps one of the most powerful is "Undoer of Knots." This devotion has worked in Fr. Chris' life more than any other and he will share with you the history and meaning of this important aid given to us by Jesus through His mother.

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Breaking Negative Soul Ties 1:34:14

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Confession is not enough. If we find ourselves committing recurring sins, we may have opened a portal in our past to allow the spirits of lust, greed, anger, envy, addiction, etc. into our present life. Things such as drugs, sex, lying, etc. can be those portals from the past that we need to renounce and close today in order to not lose our soul. And anytime we did those things with another person, we formed a soul tie. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what soul ties are and how to break them.…

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John the Baptist: His Real Role 1:01:35

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We all know of John the Baptist, but that is only part of the story. What was his true message and what makes him the most unique saint after Mary and Joseph? Hear fascinating facts from Chris Alar that you haven't heard before. Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! Support Our Ministries Fair Use Policy…

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The Story of St. Michael: Why you Need Him! 1:18:25

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Who are the Angels and why did God create them? What do we know about them and how? Why is St. Michael given a special role and why do you need him? Fr. Chris answers these questions and tells the most incredible story about St. Michael who saved the life of a soldier. Also, he prays the ORIGINAL St. Michael prayer!…

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San Nicolas: A Message from Heaven for the Youth! 55:52

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One of the more recent approved apparitions (approved in 2016) details Heaven's message about the Rosary and most importantly what the youth need to know. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain what this message given in Argentina means to us today.

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Proof that God Exists: Back to Seminary 1:30:15

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Is there either scientific proof or philosophical proof that God exists? Hear Fr. Chris Alar teach what he learned in seminary from St. Thomas Aquinas and others and how to explain how God must exist.

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What Did Jesus Do in the Tomb and What "hell" Did he Descend to? 1:28:11

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The Apostles Creed states that Jesus "Descended into hell." What does that mean? Was it the hell of the damned or some other place? And what did he do when he came? What was the purpose of his visit and whom did he encounter? Fr. Chris Alar shows you what the Church has taught on this matter for centuries.…

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Scientific Proof of Christ's Crucifixion and How He Suffered 1:27:42

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Surprisingly, many people still believe that Jesus was not actually crucified on a cross or suffered as much as we are told. What does the actual scientific proof say about it? What really happened to Jesus on the way to Calvary? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

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