Fr. Chris Explains

About Fr. 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.

Publisher

Marian Fathers

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 May 2024

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

117 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Human Trafficking

   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! (https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc) Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  (https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc)

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Scientific Proof of the Resurrection

   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! (https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc) Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  (https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc)

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   St. Faustina’s Confessor - Bl. Michael Sopocko

   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! (https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc) Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!  (https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

32 ratings

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