Fr. Chris Explains

Feb 02 2025 39 ep. 9 mins 6
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Welcome to “Father Chris Explains” – short audio teachings on important topics within our Catholic faith. These were all originally part of the popular EWTN television series, “Living Divine Mercy” and we’re happy to share them now in audio form.

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The Trinity

Feb 02 2025 11 mins  
As the central mystery of our faith, the Most Holy Trinity is the mystery of God in himself, one God in three distinct persons. In this episode Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, provides some insight on how we can come to understand this mystery which will never be fully understood by man.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!

The Hour of Divine Mercy

Jan 26 2025 5 mins  
What is the Hour of Great Mercy? Did Jesus ask St. Faustina to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy during this 3 o’clock hour? What are the promises associated with praying during this time? In the final episode of this 5-part series on the five channels of grace that were given to St. Faustina, Fr. Chris Alar discusses the meaning of the Hour of Great Mercy and the graces available

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Jan 19 2025 5 mins  
What is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and why did Jesus give this most powerful prayer to St. Faustina? What promises did he make for salvation to all who would pray it? Learn all about how you can say this prayer to implore God’s mercy on mankind, the dying, and all sinners by meditating on the merits of His Passion.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on

The Novena of Divine Mercy

Jan 12 2025 6 mins  
Novenas are very powerful prayers because they are an intense and persevering form of prayer. But what makes the Divine Mercy Novena — which is prayed between Good Friday and the Saturday before Divine Mercy Sunday — different from all other Novenas? And why did Jesus give specific groups that He wanted to be brought to Him? Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Cathol

The Image of Divine Mercy

Jan 05 2025 6 mins  
The Image of Divine Mercy is one of the three greatest images in the history of Sacred Art (along with the Shroud of Turin and Our Lady of Guadalupe). So what makes this icon so important? Why did Jesus say He wants it in every home and why did he offer so many promises to those who do? What is the theology behind it? In addition, there are several versions of the Divine Mercy Imag

The Feast of Divine Mercy

Dec 29 2024 7 mins  
What is the meaning of Divine Mercy Sunday and why is it so critical today? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC as he discusses the 5 elements of the devotion to Divine Mercy. This week we discuss the Feast.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!

True Meaning of Christmas

Dec 22 2024 11 mins  
We all know about Christmas time, but do we know why the traditions we have came about? When does Christmas actually begin and when does the Christmas season actually end? What is the true meaning of the season and why do we celebrate it on December 25.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!

How Christmas Traditions Came To Be

Dec 15 2024 11 mins  
If you have ever wondered where some of our most treasured Christmas traditions originated, you’ll be surprised to learn that many of them, including the Christmas tree and even Santa Claus, began from Catholic roots. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he shares some stories about the traditions of Christmas.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 08 2024 10 mins  
Why is St. Juan Diego's tilma called miraculous? Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe known as the protectress of life? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explores the events surrounding the apparition of Our Lady on the hill in Tepeyac near Mexico City and explains the miracles associated with the Tilma.... why it cannot be explained.

Understanding Advent

Dec 01 2024 7 mins  
In this episode learn about the real meaning of the misunderstood and forgotten season of Advent and how it can help prepare us not only for Christmas, but for eternal life. Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!