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“Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.

John Bradshaw, M.A. (June 29, 1933 – May 8, 2016) was an American educator, counselor, author, and public speaker best known for pioneering the concept of the “Inner Child” and exposing the impact of toxic shame on personal development. His groundbreaking PBS series “Homecoming” and best-selling books like “Healing the Shame That Binds You” and “Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child” brought family systems theory and emotional healing into mainstream consciousness. With a Master’s degree in Sacred Theology, Bradshaw fused psychology, spirituality, and personal recovery, becoming a transformative voice in self-help and emotional health movements of the 1980s and 1990s.

Felice Leonardo “Leo” Buscaglia (March 31, 1924 - June 12, 1998) was an American educator, author, and motivational speaker affectionately known as “Dr. Love.” A professor at the University of Southern California, he became famous for his groundbreaking course on human love, “Love 1A,” which later expanded into widely popular PBS specials and best-selling books like Love and Living, Loving & Learning. His passionate advocacy for emotional connection, vulnerability, and the simple power of a hug made him a beloved voice for generations seeking authentic human relationships.

Fr. Carlos Martins is a priest of the Companions of the Cross and a leading expert on relics and the lives of the Saints. He is best known for his “Treasures of the Church” exposition, a traveling ministry that brings sacred relics and powerful teaching on martyrdom, holiness, and the reality of spiritual warfare. His presentations are bold, dramatic, and rooted in the Church’s tradition of veneration and devotion. These talks inspire awe, conversion, and deeper reverence for the Communion of Saints.

Within the Abbey’s Great Hall, voices both familiar and unexpected are given space to echo. Here you’ll find teachings, reflections, and conversations from diverse guides—psychologists, preachers, mystics, and thinkers—each one offering light for the pilgrim’s path. Gathered together, these discourses form a treasury of wisdom beyond category, yet all under the Abbey’s roof. Fr. Vincent Lampert is a Catholic priest and official exorcist for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, appointed in 2005. With a reputation for deep discretion and pastoral sensitivity, he is widely recognized for his work in spiritual deliverance, exorcism ministry, and training others in the rites of exorcism. Fr. Lampert authored "Exorcism and the Church Militant: A Handbook on the Catholic Rite of Exorcism" and speaks internationally about spiritual warfare from a firmly rooted sacramental and doctrinal perspective.

“Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.

☙ The Holy Face Devotion: Perfect Reparation ☙ “Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.

“Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.

“Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.

“Explaining the Faith” is a powerful teaching series by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Each talk offers clear, passionate explanations of key Catholic topics—ranging from Marian apparitions and angels to doctrine, devotions, and Church history. Whether you’re deep in your faith or just beginning the journey, these lectures illuminate the timeless truths of Catholicism with clarity, depth, and pastoral heart. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, currently serving as Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province (United States, England, Argentina). Formerly a successful engineer and business owner, he holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He entered religious life in 2006 and was ordained a priest on May 31, 2014, after seminary formation at Franciscan University of Steubenville and Holy Apostles Seminary.