Podcast appearances and mentions of chris alar

Lust is the most pervasive sin in all of western culture, but how does the Church define "lust?" Why is it considered a Deadly Sin? Hear Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses what the Catechism calls “disordered desire for or inordinate enjoyment of sexual pleasure.”Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! 

With so many Catholics marrying non-Catholics today, and even Catholics marrying Catholics but outside of the Church, how are we to approach it? Can we attend? If not, what do we do to save the relationship? Fr. Chris Alar answers this in an easy-to-understand way. 

We often associate the sin of gluttony with overuse of food and drink, but it often applies to other activities as well. In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses the many ways in which sin can manifest in our lives and how we can combat it. Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! 

Do you know the story of St. Louis? Fr. Chris explains one of the most incredible saints in the history of the Church and explains the tie to the city of St. Louis and the meaning of the words he spoke. 

Maria Morera Johnson and Father Chris Alar, MIC, author of  Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed! Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a Marian Father of the Immaculate Conception and a familiar face to many Catholics through his talks, books, and EWTN's Living Divine Mercy. Known for his down-to-earth way of breaking down big topics, Fr. Chris has a heart for helping people really understand their faith and experience God's mercy. His latest book, Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed, takes us deeper into the seven sacraments—showing how they're not just rituals we do, but real encounters with God's grace that can transform our lives.   Links in Show:· Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed! Explaining the Faith with Father Chris Alar (video) Explaining the Faith with Father Chris Alar (podcast)  

Why is the sin of envy so dangerous and why is it one of the 7 Deadly Sins? How can we truly practice gratitude that will help us overcome the sin of envy? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he explains how envy arises in our lives and how we can conquer it.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! 

In part 1, Fr. Chris Alar gave amazing facts you didn't know about Baptism, Confession, and the Eucharist. Here in Part 2, he continues with what we need to know about Confirmation, Marriage (is yours valid?), the Priesthood, and Anointing of the Sick. What is covered will surprise you since what we thought we knew as Catholics is often not complete.

Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he begins a new series on the 7 Deadly Sins and the corresponding virtues that we can practice to overcome these sins. First up is Pride, the deadliest of all sins, and how only humility can overcome it.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus! 

The Church teaches that the Blessed Virgin Mary, upon her death, was assumed into Heaven by the power of God. But how do we explain the Assumption, if we can't find direct evidence of it in the Bible? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he reveals how Scripture, Sacred Apostolic Tradition, and the Magisterium guide us Catholics in our way of life. 

What is the difference between Last Rites and Anointing of the Sick? Fr. Chris Alar is back on The Morning Blend to tell us more about the Sacraments and the Anointing of the Sick.Purchase a copy of Fr. Alar's book from Marian Press.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Fr. Chris Alar to discuss The 7 Sacraments of The Catholic Church and how to better understand them and receive their graces. 00:00 Introduction to the Sacraments 02:15 The Importance of Sacraments 05:30 Understanding the Sacraments 10:45 Sacraments of Initiation 18:00 Sacraments of Healing 24:30 Sacraments of Service 30:00 The Role of Grace in Sacraments 35:45 Common Misunderstandings 42:00 Fr. Alar's New Book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices