• 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
    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
    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
  • Incorruptibles and Relics
    Feb 2 2026

    What does science have to say about a saint's body when it is found to be incorruptible? Why do Catholics venerate relics? Is this science or superstition? Is it faith or paganism? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, to hear about this fascinating subject.

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    11 mins
  • Were We Founded as a Christian Nation?
    Jan 26 2026

    How was our nation founded? At its beginning was it intended to be a Christian nation? What is the real reason for the concept of “separation of Church and state?” In this episode, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, shares the answers to these and other questions about the founding of our great nation.

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    10 mins
  • Who is God the Father?
    Jan 19 2026

    Why do we call God “Father”? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he discusses all the attributes of fatherhood and what it means to have God as Our Father and why current culture is completely in the dark about patriarchy.

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    13 mins
  • Eucharistic Miracles
    Jan 12 2026

    Join Fr. Chris Alar as he examines some of the incredible scientific evidence that has been gathered from hundreds of cases where a consecrated host has changed into bleeding, human heart tissue. See the latest of these miracles....The proof of these Eucharistic Miracles is real!

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    12 mins
  • The Visitation
    Jan 5 2026

    The Blessed Virgin Mary’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth was a work of mercy and so much more! Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, discusses the many facets of this event and what it means for our faith.

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    11 mins