HeyJaredExplaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr.
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Fulton Sheen: The Amazing Story. Why Beatification Now? (opens the original)
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We all know the name Fulton Sheen, but do we know the person? Why did it take so long for him to be Beatified? What were the controversies that played a factor? Was he lax on contraception? Did he criticize Vatican II? What did he warn us about Communism? Listen to Fr. Chris Alar tell the whole story of this man on the way to being the first American-born male saint.
Anti-Popes: Is the Chair of Peter Empty? Can We Have a Heretical Pope? (opens the original)
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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 explains this and more!
Excommunication: When? SSPX? Vigano? Abortion? (opens the original)
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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 Excommunication and what it really involves as Fr. Chris Alar puts it into an easy-to-understand teaching.
Did Catholics Change the Sabbath? What is Allowed on Sunday? (opens the original)
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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 (opens the original)
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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 devotion of Divine Mercy are from God. But the Image has no wounds! There is a snake in the image! Jesus has horns! It was made by Freemasons! These are all answered here, plus more. Remember, there is
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