Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

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  Anti-Popes: Is the Chair of Peter Empty? Can We Have a Heretical Pope? 05.09.2026 55мин

  What is an Anti-Pope? Are they evil or Satanic? Or are they just men who claim they are the rightful Pope. And how does the Church determine the real Pope? Many claim the Chair of Peter is empty and the last two Popes are heretical. Can this be possible? And if so, how? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains this and more!
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  Excommunication: When? SSPX? Vigano? Abortion? 02.09.2026 1ч 14мин

  Do we know that Excommunication is not a punishment? Do we know why it is given? Why isn't it given more? Was SSPX excommunicated? What are the 8 ways you can excommunicate yourself? What is the difference between Ferendae Sententiae and Latae Sententiae? Learn these answers and many more about Excommunication and what it really involves as Fr. Chris Alar puts it into an easy-to-understand teaching.
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  Did Catholics Change the Sabbath? What is Allowed on Sunday? 04.08.2026 56мин

  Did Catholics change the 10 Commandments? Do we keep Holy the Sabbath or the Lord's Day? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday? What activities are allowed on Sunday, for Sunday Rest, and what activities are forbidden and why? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all this and more! 
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  Answering More Divine Mercy Attacks: Horns, No Wounds, Snakes | Part 3 27.07.2026 1ч 30мин

  Although this video can be watched and understood independently from the first two videos, part 3 addresses and explains common misunderstandings about St. Faustina and Divine Mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives you an easy-to-understand summary that will prove definitively that the message and devotion of Divine Mercy are from God. But the Image has no wounds! There is a snake in the image! Jesus has horns! It was made by Freemasons! These are all answered here, plus more. Remember, there is nothing Satan wants more than for you to reject God's Divine Mercy!
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  Answering More Criticisms of St. Faustina & Divine Mercy | Part 2 16.07.2026 1ч 29мин

  In part 2, Fr. Chris Alar addresses more attacks against Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, and the Diary of St. Faustina in the video "Faustina & The Divine Mercy Deception" by Br. Michael Dimond of vaticancatholic.com. He explains what the criticisms are and the correct answers to the misunderstandings. He also explains the truth about Most Holy Family Monastery and vaticancatholic.com, neither of which are in union with the Catholic Church.
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  Meaning of Freedom: America 250 One Nation Under God's Mercy 06.07.2026 1ч 2мин

  America 250 has significance not just in the United States but around the world. The importance of freedom and religious liberty affects every human on earth. What do you need to know about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains how the Catholic Church was the most important piece of the founding of America and how it shaped Western civilization. 
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  Finally! Responding to Divine Mercy Criticisms! | Part 1 29.06.2026 1ч 30мин

  We have all heard it before: Divine Mercy is not authentic. It was banned. The Image of Divine Mercy is not correct. John Paul II only approved it because it was Polish. It is of Satan! Now, Fr. Chris Alar begins a new series of talks answering every one of these attacks and explains in detail why they are not correct. 
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  Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Do a Fortnight of Freedom 22.06.2026 58мин

  St.Thomas More and St. John Fisher are names we recognize but do we fully understand what they did and how we are still doing what they stood against? How did Henry VIII and Bloody Mary affect the course of history? As they both showed, defending the Faith and the gifts God gives us, such as marriage and the Church, is something worth dying for. Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell their amazing story.
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  Ad Orientem (to the East): Why There is a Controversy 15.06.2026 1ч 15мин

  In Traditionis Custodes Pope Francis implemented restrictions on the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. But did that apply to the Novus Ordo Mass celebrated Ad Orientem? Is this allowed, and if so, is permission needed? What is more traditional, the priest facing toward, or away from, the people? What are the reasons this priestly posture should or should not be done? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain this in detail and tell why it has been so controversial. 
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  Why Now? Consecration of Nations to the Sacred Heart for the 250th 11.06.2026 58мин

  We have all heard about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but do we really know what God asks of us through it? Do we understand the importance and how we as a single disciple can change the world? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why the United States waited so long to Consecrate to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how we can avoid being like France in being too late. 
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  The Visitation: Amazing & New! 02.06.2026 1ч 9мин

  We all know the story of the Visitation in the Gospel of Luke. But do you know the full meaning? What is the symbolism and literal interpretation by the Church Fathers? What is the Connection to the Book of Revelation? Is Mary the New Ark of the Covenant? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain with all new details about this amazing event in the Bible. 
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  The Two Pentecosts in the Bible & the 2nd Pentecost to Come! 26.05.2026 1ч 24мин

  We know about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit from the Bible in Acts 2, but do you know there were two Pentecosts in Scripture, including John 20? And what is the Second Pentecost still to come? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain all about Pentecost and some fascinating aspects of it that most people have never heard of. 
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  Amazing Story of St. Rita! The Saint of Impossible Cases 18.05.2026 1ч 11мин

  We all know the top saints who can help us with specific needs. But how about impossible cases? That would be the job for St. Rita. Make her your patron saint and find out how she can help you now. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain her amazing story! 
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  The Angels and the Ascension: What We Didn't Know 11.05.2026 52мин

  Surprisingly, Fr. Chris Alar has never done a Saturday Talk on the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. Join him now as he explains some fascinating facts that most of us do not know, including how the angels were involved! 
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  The Hidden Life of the Holy Family from the Mystics (PART 2) 04.05.2026 51мин

  In Part 2 of 2, what did the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) talk about and do but was not recorded in the Bible? How do we know this? Answer: from tradition and from the mystics such as Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, Ven. Mary of Agreda, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schonau. Join Fr. Chris as he summarizes what these mystics have said about what happened within the Holy Family during their time in Egypt, during their hidden life in Nazareth, during the death of St. Joseph, and during the public ministry of Jesus. Interesting stories are given (such as what the first words of Jesus were when he spoke) and what they did at home.
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  The Hidden Life of the Holy Family from the Mystics (PART 1) 27.04.2026 50мин

  In Part 1 of 2, what did the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) talk about and do but was not recorded in the Bible? How do we know this? Answer: from tradition and from the mystics such as Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, Ven. Mary of Agreda, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schonau. Join Fr. Chris as he summarizes what these mystics have said about what happened within the Holy Family during their time in Egypt, during their hidden life in Nazareth, during the death of St. Joseph, and during the public ministry of Jesus. Interesting stories are given (such as what the first words of Jesus were when he spoke) and what they did at home.
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  Most Popular Saint in the World After Mary & Joseph: St. George 20.04.2026 1ч 5мин

  Few people know that outside the United States, the most popular saint in the world is St. George! Why? Was the story of him slaying a dragon real? Why is he honored in Islam? Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell this incredible story of the saint you need to know more about, because the rest of the world does. 
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  Divine Mercy in the Liturgy: It's NOT Just a Devotion! 13.04.2026 49мин

  Divine Mercy is both a Message and a Devotion. As JPII and Pope Benedict stated, the message of Divine Mercy is NOT optional. It is the "nucleus of the Gospel" and an integral part of Christian life and prayer - not a secondary devotion. So in answer to all the criticism about St. Faustina and the devotional of Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Alar explains where Divine is within the Mass: EVERYWHERE!
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  Meaning of the Stations of the Cross: Learn a Quick Way to Pray! 07.04.2026 1ч 19мин

  We all know about the Stations of the Cross but many people don't pray them often because they are inconvenient to get to and take too long to pray. Join Fr. Chris Alar as he gives you a better understanding of why we pray the Stations, how to understand them better, and a new way to pray them quickly!
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  The Last Supper: A Summary of Its Meaning 30.03.2026 1ч 13мин

  What we know about the Last Supper comes from the Bible, but what is the significance and the theology behind what Christ did? What is the symbolism and the teaching that Christ wants us to learn? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he shares with us what he learned in seminary about the Last Supper and help you to understand it in a better way than ever before.