Divine Mercy Videos

Episode 80 with Fr. Franco Pinto, SDB
St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesians, was a man of many dreams.

In this video from 2021, hear Fr. Chris Alar explain Church teaching about killing in war and if we can be conscientious objectors. He also explains the connection between the Visitation (May 31) and Memorial Day (May 30 this year). It is all about love of neighbor, God's Second Greatest Commandment.

One of the most common complaints from those trying to live a spiritual life is the inability to fully focus during prayer.  Fr. Don gives some simple hints how to overcome this challenge.

Is there a connection between the discipline required to excel at sports and the discipline required to excel in our faith? What does the Catholic Church teach about sports? In addition to discussing these topics, Fr. Chris Alar also sits down to talk with Coach Lou Holtz, a former coach of the University of Notre Dame football team and a life-long faithful Catholic.

The Solemnity of the Ascension is May 26 this year. In this video from 2021, Fr. Chris Alar explains the importance of the Ascension of Jesus, the difference from the Assumption of Mary, and what the Holy Days of Obligation are all about. 

Episode 79 with Dr. Stephen Mattingly
Dr. Stephen Mattingly, Ph.D. is a microbiologist who has developed a hypothesis on how the image on the Shroud of Turin formed. He has been able to reproduce his work – something no one else has been able to do as far as we know.

In Part 2 of this teaching Mass, Fr. Chris Alar begins at the Liturgy of the Eucharist and walks through each part of the Mass, explaining its Biblical foundation. You will never be bored at Mass again once you understand the full meaning of what is happening!

Was the Blessed Mother perpetually a virgin? Did Jesus have brothers? Father Mark Baron, MIC, explains.

What makes the Catholic Church different from all other religions of the world is the Sacraments. Baptism impresses the Christian character in the soul, allowing the other sacraments. Baptism is necessary for salvation for all those to whom the Gospel has been proclaimed. Fr. Chris Alar explains why this is so, mainly because it confers the first sanctifying grace and the supernatural virtues of faith, hope, and charity. Also, he explains why baptizing infants is actually in the Bible and is something that was done by Christians since the very beginning of the Church.

Episode 78 with Fr. Kaz Chwalek, MIC
Fr. Kaz Chwalek is Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Marians based in Stockbridge, Mass.

The main reason people don't attend Mass or are not focused during the Liturgy is because they don't fully understand what is taking place. Once one understands the Mass fully, one comes to love the Mass fully and their life changes. Fr. Chris Alar explains each and every line of the Mass and its Scriptural origin.