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

In brief

Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, joined Fr. Gregory to discuss the meaning of Divine Mercy and its connection to the sacraments. Fr. Alar, a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and the provincial superior for his congregation, shared insights on the life of St. Faustina and the symbolism of the Divine Mercy image.

During the conversation, Fr. Alar explained the relationship between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy and addressed the authority Christ gave priests in the Sacrament of Confession. He also discussed the specific promise associated with Divine Mercy Sunday and the distinction between trusting in mercy and presuming upon it. Fr. Alar is the author of Understanding Divine Mercy and Understanding the Sacraments.