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Fr. Chris Explains

Fr. Chris Explains

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 Welcome to “Father Chris Explains” – short audio teachings on important topics within our Catholic faith. These were all originally part of the popular EWTN television series, “Living Divine Mercy” and we’re happy to share them now in audio form.© 2026 Marian Fathers Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Divorce and Annulment

    Divorce and Annulment
    Feb 23 2026

    Of marriage, Jesus said, “What God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mt 19:6). But is divorce always a sin, and is it ever allowed by the Church? How does it differ from annulment which, contrary to popular belief, is not a “Catholic divorce”? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he sheds light on this important subject.

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    12 mins
  • Understanding Marriage

    Understanding Marriage
    Feb 16 2026

    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.

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    11 mins
  • The Inquisition: Fact vs. Fiction

    The Inquisition: Fact vs. Fiction
    Feb 9 2026

    Fact or fiction? The Spanish Inquisition of the 13th and 14th centuries was instituted by the Catholic Church to torture, burn, and kill millions of heretics. Get the real story as Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, sheds light on the truth about this period in history.

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    12 mins
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