Marriage

When you fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, you are being obedient to the Church and share in the sacrifice of Christ. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear the story of Greg and Julie Alexander and how they embraced God's true plan for marriage.

Strictly speaking, there is no law against attending an invalid wedding, but that doesn’t mean it's morally permissible. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains. Then hear Bishop William Byrne share his wisdom on real love modeled after Jesus.

Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses the Sacrament of Matrimony and the famous teaching of St. Paul, part of Fr. Chris's brand-new book, Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed!

One of the most common questions people of faith ask is, "How do I know I'm doing the will of God?" Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals that the answer is actually not difficult. Then hear the story of a young married couple and how faith can carry us through even the most devastating moments, revealing God's presence in ways one could never have imagined.

Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the meaning of Pentecost? How does it prove marriage is between a man and a woman? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he sheds light on the third person of the Holy Trinity to prepare us to celebrate Pentecost. We’ll also hear the great story of Divine Mercy Academy and its founder who has definitely been inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Do you know that the Church teaches there are the three objectives of marriage? In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains exactly how and why God defined marriage as He did. Then, William J. Byrne, Bishop of Springfield, MA, shares the importance of love and marriage.

Episode 108 with Chris Padget
Chris Padget is a Catholic speaker, musician, and artist. He and his wife Linda are both active in ministry, and their website details all they do at ChrisPadgett.com. Today I asked him to discuss their work and share some insights from his book, “Holy Marriage, Happy marriage - Faith-Filled Ways to a Better Relationship”.

Learn why the Catholic Church teaches what it does about marriage as learned from Jesus himself. Fr. Tyler explains why this sacrament is misunderstood.

What is marriage? Can it only be between one man and one woman or is it able to be redefined? Fr. Tyler explains what the Church teaches on this matter in this week's episode of Ask a Marian.

Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses this sacred covenant of marriage — and the things that can go wrong, such as divorce. He will discuss as well when a decree of nullity (commonly known as annulment) can be granted.