Divine Mercy Videos

Who was St. Tarcisius? Hear Fr. Tyler Mentzer explain the life and death of this brave Eucharistic martyr saint.

Is Ash Wednesday a holy day of obligation? Why do we receive ashes? What are the Church's rules on fasting and abstinence? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC has the answers to these and other questions about the holy season of Lent that we are entering into.

Episode 67 with Dr. Peter Howard
In today’s show Dr. Peter Howard, STD, will share his insights into the life of Bishop Fulton Sheen, as well as his work as President of the Fulton Sheen Institute.

It is an obligation of the Church on certain days to Fast and Abstain from meat, and to pray and do almsgiving every day. So why do we do penances and what is the meaning within and outside of Lent? Fr. Chris Alar explains.

Purgatory, Ash Wednesday, 40 Days of Lent, Confession, Giving something up, Fasting, Abstinence from meat, Almsgiving - why do we do these things? Fr. Chris Alar explains why you need to know... your eternal salvation may depend on it!

What you didn't know about Confession! The healing graces that are available from the Sacrament of Reconciliation are abundant and should not be squandered or forgotten. Lent is the perfect time to utilize these graces to change your life. Watch as Fr. Chris Alar and Vinny Flynn continue their discussion of the book, "7 Secrets of Confession" on this week’s episode.

Episode 66 with Chris Sparks
Chris has written a timely book, How Can You Still Be Catholic? 50 Answers to a Good Question.

Surprisingly, the bible does not prohibit making graven images. So what does the Bible prohibit? Fr. Chris Alar explains this and the incredible meaning of the Image of Divine Mercy. Also, get your own hand-made canvas image made by the Marians Fathers!

The Bible does not prohibit graven images unconditionally. Surprising? Watch this video of Fr. Chris Alar to learn more.

Do you have a love-hate relationship with the Sacrament of Confession? While most of us know that Confession is about forgiveness, you will learn that is not actually the main objective... surprisingly, something else is. Watch this week’s episode to gain an increased understanding of this most important, and sometimes forgotten, Sacrament as well as inspiring story of a woman's experience in the Confessional.

Episode 65 with Fr. Don Calloway
Father Don Calloway is a priest in the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception, and serves as Director of Vocations in the order.

The world is in need of healing and there is only one way to receive it. Fr. Chris explains the importance of Lourdes, World Sick Day, February 11, a strong faith, and the role of Fr. Seraphim.