• Is Being a Good Person Most Important to Acquire Heaven? NO!
    Jan 25 2025

    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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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Holy Face Devotion: Perfect Reparation
    Jan 11 2025

    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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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The 1st Ever Devotion to Mary: Our Lady Help of Christians
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  • Limbo? Unbaptized in Heaven? Answer: Holy Innocents
    Dec 28 2024

    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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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Can Women be Deacons? Who are Deacons and who was St. Stephen?
    Dec 21 2024

    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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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • The Amazing Story of Mary, the "Star of the Sea"
    Dec 8 2024

    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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  • How To Save Your Family: The Importance of Family Consecration
    Nov 30 2024

    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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