EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 17 MIN
Islam, Judaism and Christianity: Who's Killing Whom? - Fr. Chris Alar | 5/11/26
from Homilies from the National Shrine · host The Marian Fathers
The Hour Is Coming: When Killing in God’s Name Is Mistaken for WorshipIn this homily, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on Jesus’ warning in the Gospel: “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God” (Jn 16:2). He explains how, throughout history, people of different religions and ideologies have wrongly justified violence, persecution, slavery, and even murder by claiming they were doing the will of God. But this Gospel is not only about physical persecution: Father Chris also turns the message toward Christians today, reminding us that we too can “kill” with our tongues through slander, gossip, harsh judgment, and the destruction of another person’s reputation. ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Hour Is Coming: When Killing in God’s Name Is Mistaken for WorshipIn this homily, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on Jesus’ warning in the Gospel: “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God” (Jn 16:2). He explains how, throughout history, people of different religions and ideologies have wrongly justified violence, persecution, slavery, and even murder by claiming they were doing the will of God. But this Gospel is not only about physical persecution: Father Chris also turns the message toward Christians today, reminding us that we too can “kill” with our tongues through slander, gossip, harsh judgment, and the destruction of another person’s reputation. ★ Support this podcast ★
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