HeyJaredFr. Chris Explains
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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- Jul 6, 2026
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Human Trafficking (opens the original)
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Human trafficking violates the sanctity, dignity, and fundamental rights of the human person. Pope Benedict XVI called it “a crime against humanity.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how it’s the business of stealing someone's freedom for profit, and freedom is the most defining characteristic of the human person. Become a Marian Helper! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
Scientific Proof of the Resurrection (opens the original)
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As Catholics, we believe in the Resurrection of Christ from a theological point of view. But those who don’t have faith want to see proof of the Resurrection, So does any exist? Father Chris Alar, MIC, shares the powerful truth. Become a Marian Helper! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
St. Faustina’s Confessor - Bl. Michael Sopocko (opens the original)
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Father Michael Sopoćko (1888-1975), now beatified by the Church, was the priest-confessor to St. Faustina and, as such, an incredible man of mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC , as he introduces this great theologian, the principal instrument that Our Lord used to fashion the soul of St. Faustina, and learn how he commissioned the very first Image of Divine Mercy. Become a Marian Helper! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
Five First Saturdays (opens the original)
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It is God's will for you to be a part of His mission to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth. To accomplish this mission, God has given you personally two great spiritual weapons of our times: Mary and Jesus, the Divine Mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC , as he shares how God’s manifested mercy in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary are our only way out of the mess the world is in today. Become a Marian Helper! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
Contraception & Abortion (opens the original)
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Many people do not realize the connection between contraception and abortion , nor do they understand Church teaching as so many Catholics unfortunately use birth control. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC , as he delves into the Marian archives for a video to understand anew why the Church teaches what she does about these very important topics. Become a Marian Helper! Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
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