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Episodes from Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
Anti-Popes: Is the Chair of Peter Empty? Can We Have a Heretical Pope?
What is an Anti-Pope? Are they evil or Satanic? Or are they just men who claim they are the rightful Pope. And how does the Church determine the real Pope? Many claim the Chair of Peter is empty and the last two Popes are heretical. Can this be possible? And if so, how? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he…
Excommunication: When? SSPX? Vigano? Abortion?
Do we know that Excommunication is not a punishment? Do we know why it is given? Why isn't it given more? Was SSPX excommunicated? What are the 8 ways you can excommunicate yourself? What is the difference between Ferendae Sententiae and Latae Sententiae? Learn these answers and many more about…
Did Catholics Change the Sabbath? What is Allowed on Sunday?
Did Catholics change the 10 Commandments? Do we keep Holy the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday? What activities are allowed on Sunday, for Sunday Rest, and what activities are forbidden and why? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all this and more!
Answering More Divine Mercy Attacks: Horns, No Wounds, Snakes | Part 3
Although this video can be watched and understood independently from the first two videos, part 3 addresses and explains common misunderstandings about St. Faustina and Divine Mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives you an easy-to-understand summary that will prove definitively that the message and…
Answering More Criticisms of St. Faustina & Divine Mercy | Part 2
In part 2, Fr. Chris Alar addresses more attacks against Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, and the Diary of St. Faustina in the video "Faustina & The Divine Mercy Deception" by Br. Michael Dimond of vaticancatholic.com. He explains what the criticisms are and the correct answers to the misunderstandings.…
Meaning of Freedom: America 250 One Nation Under God's Mercy
America 250 has significance not just in the United States but around the world. The importance of freedom and religious liberty affects every human on earth. What do you need to know about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains how the Catholic Church was the most important piece of the founding…
Finally! Responding to Divine Mercy Criticisms! | Part 1
We have all heard it before: Divine Mercy is not authentic. It was banned. The Image of Divine Mercy is not correct. John Paul II only approved it because it was Polish. It is of Satan! Now, Fr. Chris Alar begins a new series of talks answering every one of these attacks and explains in detail why…
Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Do a Fortnight of Freedom
St.Thomas More and St. John Fisher are names we recognize but do we fully understand what they did and how we are still doing what they stood against? How did Henry VIII and Bloody Mary affect the course of history? As they both showed, defending the Faith and the gifts God gives us, such as…
Ad Orientem (to the East): Why There is a Controversy
In Traditionis Custodes Pope Francis implemented restrictions on the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. But did that apply to the Novus Ordo Mass celebrated Ad Orientem? Is this allowed, and if so, is permission needed? What is more traditional, the priest facing toward, or away from, the people? What…
Why Now? Consecration of Nations to the Sacred Heart for the 250th
We have all heard about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but do we really know what God asks of us through it? Do we understand the importance and how we as a single disciple can change the world? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why the United States waited so long to Consecrate to the Sacred Heart of Jesus…
The Visitation: Amazing & New!
We all know the story of the Visitation in the Gospel of Luke. But do you know the full meaning? What is the symbolism and literal interpretation by the Church Fathers? What is the Connection to the Book of Revelation? Is Mary the New Ark of the Covenant? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain with all new…
The Two Pentecosts in the Bible & the 2nd Pentecost to Come!
We know about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit from the Bible in Acts 2, but do you know there were two Pentecosts in Scripture, including John 20? And what is the Second Pentecost still to come? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain all about Pentecost and some fascinating aspects of it that most people have…