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.
Fr. Chris Explains
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Podcast Overview
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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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
Contraception & Abortion
<p>Many people do not realize the connection between <strong>contraception </strong>and <strong>abortion</strong>, nor do they understand Church teaching as so many Catholics unfortunately use birth control. Join <strong>Fr. Chris Alar, MIC</strong>, 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.</p><p><a href="https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc">Become a Marian Helper!</a><br><a href="https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc">Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! </a></p>
June 29, 2026
Is There Such a Thing as Just War?
<p>With war waging in Europe between Russia and Ukraine, and in the Holy Land between Israel and Hamas, the evils of war are all around us. But war seems to go against Christianity and the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shall not kill.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains whether war can ever be justified in the eyes of the Church. </p><p><a href="https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc">Become a Marian Helper!</a><br><a href="https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc">Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! </a></p>
June 22, 2026
The Baptism of Jesus
<p>On Monday, January 8, 2024, we celebrate an incredibly important feast, the Baptism of Jesus, as described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Along with the Crucifixion, the Baptism is the event most accepted by scholars as indisputable historical fact. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains what this means for us today.</p><p><a href="https://forms.thedivinemercy.org/join/?source=pc">Become a Marian Helper!</a><br><a href="https://divinemercyplus.org/tags/Catholicism?utm_source=pc">Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! </a></p>
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