• The Real St. Valentine & the Meaning of Commitment
    Feb 16 2026

    We all know about St. Valentine's Day - but do we really? Was he a real person? What did he do that became stories of legend and historical truth? Join Fr. Chris Alar as explains who this saint was, what the spirituality of St. Valentine's Day really is, and how is love really defined.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Sports on Sunday & When Does it Become an Idol?
    Feb 9 2026

    Whether or not you're a sports fan or not, you know a sports fan. So what does the Church teach about sports? Is it okay to watch or participate on Sundays? What about the Superbowl? When does it cross the line from recreation to sin? Hear Fr. Chris summarize this in a fun and easy-to-understand way!

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    41 mins
  • Explaining What the Creed Means Line by Line
    Feb 2 2026

    Every Sunday at Mass we pray the Nicene Creed. But do we "pray" it or do we only "say" it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains the meaning of what we profess in our faith by looking at each sentence. For example, why doesn't the Creed mention Jesus descent into Hell but the Apostles' Creed does? When we profess that we believe in "one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" do we mean the Roman Catholic Church? Actually not. This and many other insights await you in this video.

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    55 mins
  • St. Damien of Molokai & Marianne Cope: Amazing!
    Jan 26 2026

    Everyone loves Hawaii, but what many don't know is two of the most significant saints of our modern times shaped the world in mercy from one little island. The story of their work and the conditions is utterly fascinating and unbelievable by today's standards. St. Damien of Molokai and St. Marianne Cope changed the world and they can change you, too. Hear Fr. Chris Alar tell their amazing story!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • What Really Happened at Cana and Why It Matters
    Jan 19 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • It Begins Here! Venezuela Prophecy of Servant of God Maria Esperanza
    Jan 12 2026

    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.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Holy Name of Jesus - God's Name in Vain? More Than a Curse Word!
    Jan 5 2026

    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.

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    53 mins
  • Mary: Jewish Promise to Christian Reality
    Dec 29 2025

    In this brand new talk on Mary, Fr. Chris Alar explains how she is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Foretold by the prophets, how do we show that Mary is the answer to the Biblical Promise of the Jews to the Christian reality of being the mother of Jesus, the Messiah. Watch this easy-to-understand presentation that shows many things you didn't know to understand who Mary was and her role in salvation history.

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    1 hr and 10 mins