Fr. Chris Alar, MIC on Divine Mercy: The Promise Most Catholics Don’t Know

Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, joined Fr. Gregory to discuss the meaning of Divine Mercy and the life of St. Faustina in a recent episode of the Godsplaining podcast. Fr. Alar, a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and the provincial superior for his congregation, explored how God's mercy connects to the sacraments and the Gospel.

During the conversation, Fr. Alar and Fr. Gregory examined the relationship between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy, the symbolism in the Divine Mercy image, and the authority Christ gave priests in the Sacrament of Confession. The discussion also addressed the distinction between trusting in mercy and presuming upon it, as well as a specific promise associated with Divine Mercy Sunday. Fr. Alar is the author of Understanding Divine Mercy and Understanding the Sacraments.