Podcasts about Divine Mercy

We all know what happened at Cana but what is the deeper meaning? It is much more than Jesus just turning water into wine. With so much to understand in this one passage, Fr. Chris Alar breaks it down so it is easy to understand and will help you to understand the significance of the role of Mary as intercessor. It is Biblical! 

Hour 2 for 1/19/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Cheryl White covers a new Shroud Exhibit (28:38) her new book on the Shroud (42:28). Links: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-shroud-of-turin-in-the-third-millennium-cheryl-h-white-ph-d/1149155497 https://www.avvolti.org/en/

Hour 2 for 1/16/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Doug Hinderer joins Drew to discuss marriage, and why we shouldn't celebrate divorce (28:25). Topics/calls: marriage and abuse (34:05), destructive marriages (37:26), annulment (44:34), marriage education (46:55), separation from spouse (48:51). Link: Happymarriageforlife.com

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011626.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, draws us into the dramatic Gospel scene of the paralytic lowered before Jesus and reveals why this passage speaks so clearly of the Sacraments of the Church. What Jesus responds to first is not the man's condition, but faith — specifically, the faith of those carrying him. “When Jesus saw their faith” (Mk 2:5; NABRE), He forgives sins before He heals the body.This moment reveals something essential about Catholic belief. Faith is never completely private. We carry one another to Christ through intercessory prayer, just as parents bring children to Baptism and the Church brings sinners to Confession. The paralytic is helpless, yet forgiveness is granted because of the faith of others — an image that mirrors infant Baptism, where grace is given through the faith of parents and godparents. Sin is wiped away, not by personal achievement, but by Christ's mercy working through His Church.Jesus exposes the deeper paralysis beneath the physical one: sin. Before restoring strength to the man's limbs, He restores communion with God. This points directly to the Sacrament of Confession, where Christ continues His ministry of forgiveness through priests acting by His authority: “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them” (Jn 20:23; NABRE). Forgiveness is not the end — it demands a response. Christ commands the man to rise. Mercy empowers transformation.Father Chris challenges us to ask: After Confession, do we stay down, or do we get up? Repentance is not merely sorrow; it is conversion, transformation. The mat that once held us becomes a witness to what God has healed. Christ frees us so that we may walk — changed, restored, and sent forth.To deepen your understanding of Confession and Baptism, explore Understanding the Sacraments at ShopMercy.org. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hour 2 for 1/15/26 Drew and Helen pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Jason Shanks, the President of the National Eucharistic Congress covers the new Pilgrimage (27:24), and the amazing fruits of the NEC (39:32). Link: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011526.cfmWhy would God allow Israel to be defeated even while the Levites were carrying the Ark of the Covenant before the army into battle? And why would Jesus heal a leper — then sternly command him to tell no one? In this homily, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, brings these unsettling questions together and shows that they reveal the same spiritual danger: presumption.Israel treated the Ark as a weapon, a mere tool, rather than a sign of fidelity to the covenant with God. Though God had called them to be “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex 19:6; NABRE), the people and their leaders were living in grave sin. Trust in sacred objects rather than trust in God and determined obedience to God led to Israel's defeat. The Ark was holy — but the hearts of the people of Israel had grown hardened.In the Gospel, Jesus heals a leper, yet warns him not to spread the news. Christ is protecting His mission. He did not come as a mere political liberator, but to establish the Kingdom of God within the human heart. Leprosy, Fr. Mark explains, is a powerful image of sin: slow-growing, numbing, disfiguring, and blinding. Sin deadens the conscience and distorts the soul far more than disease ever could.Christ touches the leper without fear. His mercy is stronger than corruption. He desires to cleanse what sin has deformed and restore the beauty lost through disobedience. The true enemy is not external forces, but the sin that takes root within us. Only repentance and humility allow God's Kingdom to reign in our hearts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hour 3 for 1/14/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Deacon Chris Kabat discuss retirement planning (18:55). Topics/calls: should I retire (23:21), future of Social Security (28:34), Roth IRA (34:24), trouble finding work (42:43), and inheritance of property (46:23). Link: https://guadalupeshrine.org/

Hour 2 for 1/14/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Catholic speaker Jason Evert shares his son's healing story (27:52). Callers: Thank you, Jason! (41:24) and Sister's Cancer story (43:37). Links: https://chastity.com/ https://jp2trails.com/

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011426.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, reflects on the heart of the discernment of every vocation: learning to listen to God. Vocation is not just about priesthood or religious life — it is the unique call God has placed in your life. Marriage, single life, priesthood, religious life — each is holy, each is purposeful, and each is a path to sanctity when lived in prayer and trust.God speaks more often than we realize: through Scripture, the teachings of the Church, the Liturgy, the neighbors He places in our lives, and some of the quiet movements of our hearts. But to hear Him, we must create space for silence. Prayer is not only talking to God; it is letting God speak.Father Chris reminds us that God does not waste a single moment. Even seasons that feel uncertain, temporary, or difficult are part of His providential plan. What matters is the courage to say yes, even when the path involves sacrifice. Fruitfulness — not comfort — is the measure of a life lived for Christ.Every vocation requires trust. Every vocation includes a cross. But every vocation, faithfully lived, becomes a powerful witness of God's mercy, truth, and love in the world.Are we listening when God calls? ★ Support this podcast ★

Hour 2 for 1/12/26 The hour opens with the Divine Mercy Chaplet (00:07). Drew then engages listeners in a conversation about social norms and public behavior, focusing on whether it’s appropriate to wear pajamas to the grocery store or on an airplane (28:26). The discussion continues with audience calls and commentary on standards, comfort culture, and public etiquette (47:37).

Hour 2 for 1/13/26 Drew and Brooke prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Anthony Jay covers the new FDA Food Pyramid (27:52). Topics: Seed oils (34:43), fasting (41:24), worrying about fats (43:57), and statins (47:31). Link: https://www.ajconsultingcompany.com/

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/0113-memorial-hilary.cfmFather Gabe Cillo, MIC, explains a truth so foundational that everything in the Christian life depends on it: Jesus Christ is truly God. Not partly divine, not a created being, not “like” God — but fully God and fully man.Father Gabe reflects on how the Church has defended this truth from the earliest centuries, especially against the Arian heresy, which claimed that the Son was created and therefore not truly God. The Church rejected this error because salvation itself depends on Christ's divinity. If Jesus were not God, He could not forgive sins, defeat demons, give us the Eucharist, or reconcile humanity with the Father. As Scripture proclaims, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (Jn 1:1; NABRE).This truth gives believers confidence and courage. When we make the Sign of the Cross, invoke the holy name of Jesus, or adore Him in the Eucharist, we are not addressing a mere creature — we are worshiping God Himself. The demons recognize His authority because it is divine. Every knee bends at the name of Jesus because His name is the name of God.Father Gabe reminds us that the Eucharist, salvation, and every Sacrament only have power because Christ is God. Holding fast to this truth strengthens faith, deepens worship, and renews our trust in the Lord who alone can save.To grow in understanding of how Christ's divinity works through the Sacraments, explore Understanding the Sacraments, available at ShopMercy.org. Watch the full homily on YouTube and on Divine Mercy Plus, where Catholic content is free, ad-free, and faithful to Church teaching. ★ Support this podcast ★

With special guest, Maria's daughter, who also speaks! With the world in chaos, major events are unfolding in Venezuela. What prophecy by a declared "Servant of God" gives us the insight to understand what is happening and why? What do we need to do? Fr. Chris Alar explains this and the incredible approved apparitions of Betania, Venezuela.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011226.cfmFather Daniel Klimek, PhD reflects on the beginning of Christ's public ministry and the radical call of discipleship. When Jesus calls the first apostles, He does not simply invite admiration, but demands surrender. Peter leaves his nets behind—his livelihood, his security, his safety—to follow Christ. Those nets, Fr. Daniel explains, symbolize the attachments and “safety nets” that often keep us from deeper freedom in God.Discipleship always requires sacrifice. Christ asks for totality, not partial allegiance. “You cannot serve both God and mammon” (Mt 6:24; NABRE). Idols must be broken so that Jesus may take first place in the heart. Yet this surrender is not rooted in fear, but in love. God desires intimacy, the love of a divine Bridegroom who wants the whole heart of His beloved.Father Daniel reminds us that true discipleship is not merely intellectual. The apostles were transformed because they spent time with Jesus—resting in His presence, listening, and being sanctified by Him. That same presence remains with us today in the Holy Eucharist. In Eucharistic adoration, Christ heals anxiety, grants supernatural peace, and draws souls into deeper friendship with Him.Even fatigue before the Blessed Sacrament is not wasted. Resting in Christ's presence is still prayer. As Scripture assures us, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28; NABRE). Time given to Jesus is never lost—it is the sacrifice that forms true disciples.To grow in understanding of how Christ works through the Sacraments, explore Understanding the Sacraments, available at ShopMercy.org. Watch the full homily on YouTube, where it is also available ad-free on Divine Mercy Plus, offering faithful Catholic content. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hour 2 for 1/9/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Bishop David Ricken joins Drew to discuss life of Sr. Adele Brise (27:59), and the calls for testimony about favors received (42:59). Send favors received to Tammy Basten: Tbasten@gbdioc.org https://www.ncregister.com/cna/formal-inquiry-for-adele-brise-announced

Hour 2 for 1/8/26 Drew and Elizabeth pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Stephen Lesniewski covers his pro-life ministry (27:37), and Our Lady of Fatima (42:10). Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb2o-BTielM

Hour 2 for 1/7/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew covers powerful Eucharistic miracles (27:35) and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharistic (42:13) Link: Relevantradio.com/Poland

Hour 2 for 1/6/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Drew covers the life of the mystic Maria Esperanza (27:46) and her intercession (41:22). Link: Relevantradio.com/poland

The Meaning of the Holy Name of Jesus and why we celebrate it as a Feast on January 3. In this easy-to-understand talk, Fr. Chris Alar explains the symbols of Jesus' name, like IHS, and why using God's name in vain is much more than simply swearing.  

Hour 2 for 1/5/25 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Doug Hinderer discusses divorce in January and what pulls a marriage apart (27:44). Topics: pre-nups (36:30), Primal Loss book (38:55), contraception (41:45), my child left 20 years ago (43:47), and the definition of love (47:24). Link: HappyMarriageforLife.com