Living Divine Mercy

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Living Divine Mercy

Fr. Chris Alar, M.I.C. helps viewers get a better understanding of the Divine Mercy message, and shares powerful, real life examples of people who live Divine Mercy in their every day lives.

  1. 68

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains Discernment of Spirits

    Follow Fr. Thaddeus Lancton through a tutorial on St. Ignatius of Loyola’s guide to the discernment of spirits. Also, hear Nigerian Fr. Richard Shuaibu’s story of God’s guidance.

  2. 67

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains Faith and Mental Health

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton explains how our deepest wounds, within our minds, hearts or physical health, are healed by the love from Christ. Hear Sr. Rita Clare Yoches’ inspiring story.

  3. 66

    Fr. Chris Explains Voting What the Church Actually Teaches

    Fr. Chris explains what the Church teaches about voting, noting three non-negotiable issues– Dignity of Human Life, Sanctity of Marriage, and Preservation of Religious Liberty.

  4. 65

    Fr. Chris Explains Call No Man Your Father

    Fr. Chris tackles the often misunderstood phrase in the Bible, “call no man your father,” clarifying the notion of “spiritual fatherhood.” Also, meet the inspiring Frei family.

  5. 64

    Fr. Donald Explains the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Fr. Donald Calloway describes the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, its link to Divine Mercy, and the 12 Promises it contains. We also hear from Patrick and Dorothy Yeung.

  6. 63

    Fr. Chris Explains Blessed Carlo Acutis

    Carlo Acutis was the first millennial to be beatified by the Church and one of the youngest canonized. Fr. Chris talks about Carlo’s holiness and zeal to evangelize his peers.

  7. 62

    Fr. Chris Explains Our Lady of the Rosary

    Fr. Chris explains the beautiful Catholic devotion to Our Lady of the Rosary and describes the victorious story of Our Lady’s intercession during the battle of Lepanto in 1571.

  8. 61

    Fr. Mark Explains Deliverance From Suicidal Ideation

    Fr. Mark Baron explains the very real existence of the devil and how his capacity to influence us into bad behavior can lead to suicidal ideations and tendencies.

  9. 60

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains Forming One's Conscience

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton contrasts our conscience with our emotions and feelings. One uses objective truth to make judgments of reason while the other relies on fickle likes and wants.

  10. 59

    Fr. Chris Explains Our Lady of Sorrows

    Fr. Chris explains the devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, discusses the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady as suffering based in love, and the popularity of this Marian Feast in the Church.

  11. 58

    Fr. Andy Explains Mother Teresa

    Fr. Andy Davy talks about the life and ministry of Mother Teresa and the inspiring story of her intercession in the life of Marcilio Haddad Andrino, which led to her canonization.

  12. 57

    Fr. Chris Explains the Crusades

    Fr. Chris explains how the reasons for The Crusades are often distorted in modern culture. We also hear about the Digan family’s miraculous healing, attributed to St. Faustina.

  13. 56

    Fr. Chris Explains Is Mary's Queenship Biblical

    Fr. Chris speaks about the Biblical foundation of Mary’s Queenship in Heaven. Several Seton Route Pilgrims also share their experience of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

  14. 55

    Fr. Donald Explains St. Maximilian Kolbe

    Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, gives an in-depth look at St. Maximilian Kolbe. We’ll also hear about Red Bird Ministries’ services for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.

  15. 54

    Fr. Chris Explains Breaking Soul Ties

    Fr. Chris explains a “soul tie,” how they work, and the five steps for breaking bad "soul ties" with the help of a priest. We also hear a redemptive story from Andrew Comiskey.

  16. 53

    Fr. Chris Explains Healing Your Family Tree

    Fr. Chris explains we are not held morally responsible for our forefather’s sins, but the effects of those sins can touch our lives in different ways. We hear Sheila Terry’s story.

  17. 52

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains Ignatian Spirituality

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton shares Ignatian spirituality and how people often change during Ignatian retreats through confession and repentance. We hear Don O’Mara's personal experience.

  18. 51

    Fr. Chris Explains St. Mary Magdalene & the Davinci Code

    Fr. Chris explains who St. Mary Magdalene was, discusses speculations about her and dispels false claims made in The Da Vinci Code. Courtney Lenaburg also joins the discussion.

  19. 50

    Fr. Chris Explains Noah's Ark

    Today we explore the Biblical account of Noah and the great flood, laying out beliefs the Church requires and those that it permits, showing our salvation is ever-linked to water.

  20. 49

    Fr. Chris Explains St. Maria Goretti

    Fr. Chris reveals the inspiring story of Maria Goretti, one of our youngest saints, who fought and died to protect her chastity, but not before forgiving the man who attacked her.

  21. 48

    Fr. Chris Explains Saints Peter and Paul

    Learn about the life and ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul, without whom we wouldn’t have a Church, and get inspired by the dignity affirming healthcare from Emmaus Health Partners.

  22. 47

    Fr. Chris Explains Is the Rosary Biblical?

    Fr. Chris explains the biblical nature of the Rosary, looks at each mystery and answers Protestant criticisms. And see how an entire town can be transformed by the power of prayer.

  23. 46

    Fr. Chris Explains the Miracles of St. Anthony of Padua

    Fr. Chris recounts the miracles of St. Anthony of Padua, and see how the Good Samaritan Network provides needed services to at risk families in the most affluent county in Indiana.

  24. 45

    Fr. Donald Explains Vocations

    Fr. Donald Calloway explains what a vocation is, and how to know what God is telling you. And meet two other priests who followed unusual routes in their call to the priesthood.

  25. 44

    Fr. Chris Explains St. Joan of Arc

    Fr. Chris explains the truth and legend associated with St. Joan of Arc and how, upon receiving a vision from the Lord, she fought to help reclaim Catholic France from the English.

  26. 43

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains Is There Salvation Outside the Catholic Church?

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton explains the Catholic understanding that there’s no salvation outside of the Catholic Church, and NBA player, Luke Kornett, provides his powerful testimony.

  27. 42

    Br. Ryan Explains the Spirituality of St. Therese

    Br. Ryan Asensio explains the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux and how to cultivate our interior thoughts and exterior actions that represent our belief and devotion to God.

  28. 41

    Fr. Chris Explains Motherhood

    Fr. Chris explains how the Church is seen as the Bride of Christ, and Mary is the spiritual mother of the Church. We should never forget the sacrifices made for us by our mothers.

  29. 40

    Fr. Donald Calloway Explains St. Joseph the Worker

    Fr. Donald Calloway shares how Pope Pius XI called for a devotion of prayer to St. Joseph the Worker to combat the atheistic ideas of communism and the cause of worker’s rights.

  30. 39

    Fr. Chris Explains Human Trafficking

    Human trafficking is a scourge on humanity, and the USCCB is combatting it through the SHEPARD program. And see how one ministry is providing loving care to female youth victims.

  31. 38

    Fr. Mark Explains End of Life Issues

    Fr. Mark Baron discusses how to integrate the blessings of modern medicine with end of life circumstances where death seems unavoidable. Plus, the work of Emmaus Catholic Hospice.

  32. 37

    Fr. Thaddeus Explains St. Stanislaus Papczynski

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton introduces the Marians’ founder, St. Stanislaus Papczynski. And meet a young man whose faith and love for the Rosary led him to start a rosary-making business.

  33. 36

    Fr. Mark Explains Divine Mercy Sunday

    Fr. Mark Baron explains how the grace imparted to us in Divine Mercy is an offer we can’t refuse. Plus, meet the Rosary Team that prays in nursing homes and senior care facilities.

  34. 35

    Fr. Chris Explains Scientific Proof of the Resurrection

    A theological point of view is not enough to sway some doubters, so Fr. Chris uses examples of scientific findings from studying the Shroud of Turin to explain the Resurrection.

  35. 34

    Fr. Donald Explains the Eucharist

    Fr. Donald Calloway explains the meaning of the Eucharist and its importance as sustenance for our lives. And see the movie trailer for Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist.

  36. 33

    Fr. Chris Explains the Real St. Patrick

    Fr. Chris addresses some legends attributed to the real St. Patrick, and explains how his proposal of Christianity affected the Irish people and helped preserve world history.

  37. 32

    Fr. Chris Explains What Is Woke?

    Fr. Chris explains how woke-ism has affected the way we see and interact with other people, and how it seeks to denigrate Christianity and hijack the social mission of the Church.

  38. 31

    Postulant Austin Explains Sacred Music

    A look at the meaning and importance of sacred music, especially the Gregorian chant. See the efforts to preserve the chant and other forms of sacred music for future generations.

  39. 30

    Fr. Thaddaeus Explains Christian Prophecy

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton explains Christian Prophecy, the spiritual gift mentioned by St. Paul, and how to distinguish it. He says God still speaks through certain people, even today.

  40. 29

    Fr. Chris Explains Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine

    Fr. Chris talks about the importance of Ash Wednesday, and that it falls on St. Valentine’s Day this year. This makes it doubly appropriate to think of others and not ourselves.

  41. 28

    Fr. Chris Explains Blessed Michael Sopocko

    An examination of the life and charism of Blessed Michael Sopocko, the confessor of Saint Faustina and a primary witness to her sanctity of life. Also, the story of Royce Guzman.

  42. 27

    Fr. Chris Explains First Saturday Devotions

    Fr. Chris Alar explains the origins and purposes of the First Saturdays Devotion, and talks to the Zannetti brothers about how to end the crises and chastisements in the world.

  43. 26

    Blessed George Matulaitis

    Fr. Thaddeus Lancton shares thoughts on the determination and commitment to Christ, the Church and the Marians of the Immaculate Conception exhibited by Blessed George Matulaitis.

  44. 25

    Contraception and Abortion

    As the March for Life approaches, Fr. Chris focuses on the issues of abortion and contraception, and how they’ve ruined relationships and enslaved women instead of liberating them.

  45. 24

    Is There Such a Thing as a Just War?

    Is there such a thing as a “just war?” Fr. Chris speaks to a Vietnam vet about his combat experiences, and how he dealt with the horrors of war with the help of St. Therese Novena.

  46. 23

    Fr. Chris Explains the Baptism of Christ

    Fr. Chris speaks on the importance and effect of Christ’s baptism, and how it links to our own baptism. Plus, a visit to Joseph House, a re-integration ministry for former inmates.

  47. 22

    The Beatitudes

    The best way to remember the Beatitudes is that each is a guideline for how we should “be…” during our life on earth. Plus, Fr. Chris looks at 2 Marian apparitions here in the U.S.

  48. 21

    Fr. Chris Explains the Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit

    Fr. Chris explains the need to possess and understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit to sustain our moral life. Plus, actor and director, Kevin Sorbo talks about faith-based media.

  49. 20

    Fr. Chris Explains the Creed

    We recite the Nicene Creed every Sunday at Mass, but few of us really know what it means. Fr. Chris leads a detailed, line-by-line look at Catholics’ defining statement of belief.

  50. 19

    The Teaching Mass (Pt. 3) Liturgy of the Eucharist

    Fr. Chris continues his examination of the Catholic Mass. From the Mystery of Faith through the final blessing, he covers the meaning, importance and biblical roots of every step.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Fr. Chris Alar, M.I.C. helps viewers get a better understanding of the Divine Mercy message, and shares powerful, real life examples of people who live Divine Mercy in their every day lives.

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