End of Life Guidelines: Care of the Sick and Dying - Explaining the Faith

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  • @e.g.1431
    @e.g.1431 3 роки тому +8

    Don't stop teaching Father Alar! Your talks have taught me a lot and I wish to learn so much more. Thank you again for your great talk(s)

  • @jeanb.5405
    @jeanb.5405 4 роки тому +93

    My Friend was Brain Dead but she told me ( when she woke up and was never supposed to) that she heard me whispering in her ear the Divine Mercy Prayers and words of our Lord. They Hear us.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +17

      Yes, EJ... that is powerful testimony.

    • @kathleenirish
      @kathleenirish 4 роки тому +12

      WOW!! Praise the Lord!!!

    • @DianneElizabeth64
      @DianneElizabeth64 4 роки тому +9

      Thank you for sharing. What a huge reminder to never give up

    • @DianneElizabeth64
      @DianneElizabeth64 4 роки тому +10

      I wish I had a friend like you at my bedside

    • @jeanb.5405
      @jeanb.5405 4 роки тому +8

      @@DianneElizabeth64 We can be at another person's bedside even far away. I am grateful the Lord wanted to do His work that way though. Never give up is right - perhaps the Lord has a friend on the way you don't know about. Your Angel is your friend for one. I am nothing but I will be happy to add you to my prayers and I hope you do the same.

  • @dlw3425
    @dlw3425 4 роки тому +46

    God has blessed you with a gift of teaching, Fr. Alar. You’re easy to listen to and you teach the truths of our faith clearly. Thank you.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you rkw and God bless. We appreciate you joining us.

    • @greyowl7869
      @greyowl7869 2 роки тому +3

      Its not too often you see Roman Catholic Clergy on fire with Holy Spirit as they preach. In my life, I have to marvel at life's circumstance; I found this channel at the same time as my heart was open to this type of preaching. Like a weary traveller who opts to remain beside the oasis; I haven't left!🤠
      Velox Versutus Vigilans

    • @greyowl7869
      @greyowl7869 2 роки тому +2

      @@DivineMercy_Official During this Sermon, I thought of my own Mom. She was a petite lady (5'2" with a beehive hairdo)...
      Dying and unconscious (Sept '04) from an intercranial hemorrhagic stroke, I was surprised because though she was unresponsive, as soon as she heard my voice, her tiny grip on my much larger hand tightened so much it almost hurt me!!! I never forgot that parting moment between us. Two days earlier were the last words we spoke and on impulse I told her how much I loved her and how proud I was that she was my Mom and how grateful I was for her patience; putting up with a putz like me all those years.
      Since then, I sometimes think of Simeon The Aged: he held the infant Jesus, one would assume, for perhaps less than a quarter of an hour and yet, in that time he could say he had seen a light for eternity...
      Life is so full of brief encounters.
      Velox Versutus Vigilans

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +2

      @@greyowl7869 Thank you so much for sharing those powerful words. They are very moving and we appreciate your post. God bless you

  • @JW-ip9bd
    @JW-ip9bd 4 роки тому +56

    Thank you Father for yet another beautiful and informative talk. Years ago when I was a student nurse, I worked in a Catholic hospital with a neonatal nurse who told me if an infant came to her right after birth that seemingly would not survive she would baptize the infant without asking. She told me she didn't think it would hurt even if the family was not Catholic. If later when the infant had died and the family asked, she could say she baptized the infant before he died. It certainly made sense to me, and it sounds as though it was a good thing to do.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +8

      Yes, in the case of death it is allowed. Thank you for sharing.

    • @kristinstrickland1038
      @kristinstrickland1038 4 роки тому +5

      That's awesome.

    • @ilonkastille2993
      @ilonkastille2993 4 роки тому +5

      J W yes a. Wonderful thing to do. God. Will love you for it.

    • @greyowl7869
      @greyowl7869 2 роки тому +5

      What a kind and thoughtful action to take for innocents. She is like an undercover agent with the license of Holy Spirit.
      Velox Versutus Vigilans

    • @laurachittenden6746
      @laurachittenden6746 2 роки тому

      It used to be in America any baby that was in danger of Death a Nurse or a Doctor had to baptise them if no Priest was there. We also had the Blue laws everything was closed on Sunday except Hospitals. Fire Departments and Police Departments were open. We were a Christian Nation!!! This though is the end of times. The Warning will be soon ,I hope sooner then later~ I wouldn't listen to anything the CCCB has to say, most don't believe in Hell, Angels, or the Devil~!

  • @Sunny-hv7pt
    @Sunny-hv7pt Рік тому +3

    19:00 Thank you for this. We had our beautiful newborn son on ECMO life support because of a heart defect/operation and he was unable to recover. We were told the best thing to do was to let him go because his organs were starting to fail. My God, that was the most difficult thing I have ever done. It brings me peace to hear this.
    I was able to baptize my son the last day he was with us.
    Previous to this, I also had a stillborn baby girl and we baptized her after she was born.
    I didn't practice my faith back then but I'm blessed that God moved my heart to baptize them.

  • @shirleywatts2604
    @shirleywatts2604 4 роки тому +95

    Father Chris, this is Shirley Watts from India.I want you to know that I love every talk of yours it's so inspiring I even forward it to my Parish Priest and he loves it too.God bless you Father 🙏 and keep up the great work.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +7

      Thank you Shirley for helping us spread this message :) God bless you

    • @milroymartyn5235
      @milroymartyn5235 3 роки тому +4

      i sincerely thank god for father chris oh god let us have more priests like fr chris

    • @Happy-ft8ie
      @Happy-ft8ie 3 роки тому +2

      God bless you in India. 🙏🏼❤️

    • @antoniolaracuente437
      @antoniolaracuente437 3 роки тому +3

      I am a Catholic why is it that our Catholic churches in the United States are in teaching us things information thank you Father

    • @engracianuylan5647
      @engracianuylan5647 3 роки тому +3

      Good morning Fr.Chris Alar! Love watching you and listening to all your talks !

  • @billkinzler3773
    @billkinzler3773 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for this important information. As a doctor, a son, and a husband, I have experienced 3 family deaths in 4 months and I have witnessed the confusion and conflict within healthcare surrogates. Your presentation brings clarity and peace for those struggling to make these difficult choices. God bless

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you Bill. Always nice to have professional input such as yours. God bless you

  • @ladangharimau5712
    @ladangharimau5712 2 роки тому +3

    I Pray for the World Peace, the Sick, sufferings and the problems in Life; especially the intentions of the Priests, my husband and five children and spouses with nine grand-children.
    Live each day as if it is our first day, our last day and the only day in Life.

  • @marychapman8307
    @marychapman8307 2 роки тому +3

    Gòd bless you father what a beautifiĺ tesimoney

  • @nenettegarcia2003
    @nenettegarcia2003 4 роки тому +57

    You’re Saving souls in all your Holy talks Fr. Chris. Praise God! Thank you.
    Be blessed always.

  • @jaca7584
    @jaca7584 4 роки тому +31

    I write this account as the daughter of my father who is a GP (and the father of two Tyburn Nuns- one of whom is Mother Superior to the order). He is a devout Catholic. He visited one of his patients who was in the Emergency Room. His patient was restless, yelling and had a look of terror on his face when he was periodically lucid. He seemed to be yelling at the air all around him and yelling '"Go away! Go away!" waving his arms about. My father knew that he was under spiritual attack - and immediately sat by his bedside and started saying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. My dad is a GP - so for him to choose prayer over medicine is what I found remarkable! As he progressed with the chaplet - his patient became more calm and eventually fell asleep. The following week - his patient came to visit at his surgery. He said that he had seen black figures all around him , it was terrifying as they seemed to be ''waiting" for him and were mocking him, darting around his bedside - invisible to all others. When my father started saying the chaplet - he said they disappeared. This was coming from a man who is not Catholic. It had a profound impact on his life from there on.
    I myself am a registered nurse - having worked as a nurse specialist in a cardiac ward. I can say that I have resuscitated people with my own hands who have come back from death - one in particular returned to life with a look of absolute terror in his eyes for a breif moment... and at that moment I said prayers. He died right then. Thank you Father for this talk. It really is needed. Hospitals are full of death.. and many souls remain (as I have seen during nightduty)... I believe they're asking for prayers. In hindsight - I really wish my faith had been so much stronger as I realise now that prayers for patients in the hospital are really vital. God Bless you!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +6

      Wow, Jacqueline... Oh my, that is the power of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and it underscores the importance and need for us to keep praying for the dying.

    • @gkim5095
      @gkim5095 2 роки тому +3

      Hi
      You are in a truly privileged position to be able to pray for souls at the moment of their end of lives. Keep praying for them and great will be your rewards in heaven. Those souls you have saved will be praying for you too at the hour of your needs. God bless you always. 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

    • @pauladorez4421
      @pauladorez4421 Рік тому +2

      Wow, they are blessed to have you there in that hospital. Amen and thank you for choosing to be a great nurse. Amen. 🙏🕊️🌹🌹🌹😇❤️‍🔥🕯️🔥🕯️❤️‍🔥😇🙏🕊️🌹🌹🌹💗🙏🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🕊️🙏🕊️

  • @Joycect1
    @Joycect1 3 роки тому +8

    wow I never have I heard a talk on comforting the sick and dying like this. I want to help. What a beautiful ministry.
    Father Chris I thank you for All your teachings !, Powerful awesome ...... you are the voice of Jesus!
    God is blessing you for all you do for Him. I often pray to be a good soldier in His army and He lead me to a 5 star general to teach me!
    I. Salute you!

    • @marychapman8307
      @marychapman8307 2 роки тому +1

      Pray the chalet of divine mercy for the
      Ďìeìnģ

  • @lindaquindara7563
    @lindaquindara7563 4 роки тому +8

    I haven’t miss a single topic of your talks so far. I learned a lot to enrich my Catholic faith. Even your old talks I’ve listened to it all. All the Marian fathers, I love you so much. I just cannot get enough of you, Fr. Mike Gaitley and Fr. Don Calloway

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you Linda for joining us and God bless you. We appreciate you being a part of our Marian family :)

  • @hiimdominic3780
    @hiimdominic3780 3 роки тому +5

    My brother had severe autism. He had the bran mentality of a 6yo. He just past away 2 years ago at the age of 24 years old. That was the worst pain I have ever felt in my entire life. He brought a love to our family that was so special and so innocent. When he passed it felt like a piece of my soul was ripped out.
    I never thought of him as having special needs. I always thought if him as my own child. I was destroyed from the inside.
    But the night before his funeral I was sitting up in my bed and then I saw my baby brother Sergio standing at my bedroom door. I looked at him and he gave me a huge smile and walked out towards my hallway into the brightest white light I have ever seen. I some how immediately knew he was going to heaven and that he was going to be safe.
    I then woke up and felt such overwhelming emotions. Sadness mixed with love and relief.
    I believe God allowed him to visit me before he went to heaven to help ease the pain. As soon as I woke up I started balling my eyes out and after I felt SOOO much better. I some how knew his body and brain was going to be healed and he gets to finally enjoy life with Jesus.
    😢🙏💙❤️🙏

  • @sharonstout7802
    @sharonstout7802 2 роки тому +12

    Mom used to say, "Live like this is your last day on earth and you will never sin."

  • @karenlombardi8242
    @karenlombardi8242 4 роки тому +9

    Suffering isn’t only beneficial to the soul of the afflicted, but also for those blessed to witness it. I’m a Hospice RN, and have taken care of 100’s of “Millies” ... so many families just put their family members in facilities and move on with their busy lives - they tell me they’ve “said their goodbyes”, and that I don’t need to bother with updating them each visit. Thank you for this timely lesson 🙏🏻

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you Karen and God bless... yes, I stressed in this talk that those suffering can also aid in the salvation of their loved one.

  • @pamelasingh8493
    @pamelasingh8493 4 роки тому +17

    Praying for the dying is very powerful. "Go to Jesus my darling "is what I said as my Philippa took her last breath. Nine months later she told me in a dream "Come Mum I very happy there. " "I have to look after Dad Mimi &Vicky. I 'll come later Pippa girl ". "OK, Mum. " She looked so radiantly beautiful. I know she's with Jesus.
    Thank you Rev.Fr.Chris. I pray your message reaches all corners of the world. Amen..... Bangalore India

    • @greyowl7869
      @greyowl7869 2 роки тому

      Your post made me weep and you have NO IDEA what it takes to make me emotional. Thanks for posting this...
      Velox Versutus Vigilans

  • @gkim5095
    @gkim5095 2 роки тому +9

    I am from London and I am truly thankful to you Fr Chris Alar for all your Catholic teachings regarding the Catholic faith. You have brought me closer to Christ and my faith more than you will ever know. I am truly appreciative of your teaching. Thank you so much for bringing me closer to Christ. 🙏🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘

  • @elsielin7386
    @elsielin7386 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you Fr. Alar for your talk, it helps me grow in my Faith, God bless you

  • @evelynmagsino2361
    @evelynmagsino2361 4 роки тому +34

    Again father Chris, I wholeheartedly thank you so much for this amazing talk about endlife/dying our care, I do appreciate this teaching bec. I'm dealing this situation often @ work, I'm an RN assigned to Medicine ward, whatever you said is very true, thanks a lot for this info/teachings of the Catholic Church as a devout Catholic this is a great help, esp. to all frontliners. God bless you father, you are an inspiration, I thank God so much for knowing you and divine mercy and the services of the Marians...watching from Canada.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +5

      Wow, Evelyn.... God bless you for your vocation of helping others and bringing God to the sick. You are in my prayers for the important work you do!

    • @evelynmagsino2361
      @evelynmagsino2361 4 роки тому +3

      Deepest thanks father for God's given talent you have, God bless.

    • @Happy-ft8ie
      @Happy-ft8ie 3 роки тому

      Thank you for your heartfelt compassion to the needs of those so very close to the veil of the Cross of Jesus Christ 🌹🌹🌹

  • @urpgag2
    @urpgag2 3 роки тому +7

    Be blessed in your fine kindness Father Alar, blessed in the Name of Christ our loving king. amen.
    Be blessed all soldiers of WW2, indeed, of all wars that are done for freedom and in love of Hope of God. amen.
    Help us pray, Blessed Redeemer. amen.

  • @misscamay
    @misscamay 2 роки тому +2

    I once had a patient who has been in coma (Hospice/comfort care only/DNR status) and was in his last moments - dying of pancreatic cancer that has metastasized. His mother was called, she arrived and stayed at his bedside. It wasn’t a busy night, I silently prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet in my mind for the patient, the patient was a Christian. Suddenly he started breathing heavily and jumped up in a kneeling position and raised his arms up and looked to the ceiling saying in a calm voice and a happy face “My God, my God”, and he passed out and died. His mother was shocked, I was shocked but it strengthened my faith. When sometimes I question or become unsure of heaven, creation etc. I always remember that incident.

  • @TonyBanks21
    @TonyBanks21 2 роки тому +3

    Another Fantastic Talk from Fr Chris Alar !!!!

  • @01Ruthey
    @01Ruthey 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Fr Chris for this teaching. On Oct 14, 2021, my husband had 2 strokes that left him brain dead. The only thing keeping him breathing was the ventilator he was hooked up to. I had Clyde disconnected because there was no hope of recovery. I sat with Clyde holding his hand and praying as it took 3-5 minutes for his heart to stop beating. It is a blessing to me to hear you say that it wasn't an act of euthanasia. I have been troubled about that, that I had committed a grave sin.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому

      Thank you for being concerned about church teaching on this important matter Ruth. God bless you and prayers for your husband

  • @cynthiamartinez3192
    @cynthiamartinez3192 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Father Chris. You TEACH AND EXPLAIN SO SUPERBLY! You take me into a deeper understanding of our faith and our existence. Please always take good care and rest well. I Thank God for the rest he gives us and the Blessing you are in our lives!! GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER!!

  • @aislingbastible4427
    @aislingbastible4427 4 роки тому +32

    What a wonderful talk, Fr Chris Alar. I watched from Ireland and I love hearing all your talks. They are so informative, educational and inspiring on the faith. I forward them to many friends and Catholic groups here too. Thank you for being a faithful apostle to Christ here on Earth and leading many souls to God

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +1

      Wow, thank you AB... we appreciate it. Thank you for sharing our talks, we appreciate it. God bless you!

  • @janemugo3545
    @janemugo3545 2 роки тому +1

    Am learning so much, ASANTE Fr. Chris

  • @wendyflanagan5738
    @wendyflanagan5738 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Father C Alar. God is merciful.

  • @perlitdeatras9156
    @perlitdeatras9156 3 роки тому +2

    God Bless you every minute of your life father!

  • @sofbelle78
    @sofbelle78 4 роки тому +39

    Thank you Fr. Chris for this talk. God bless you!

  • @gilbertmata2536
    @gilbertmata2536 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much Fr.Chris Alar for your wonderful talk about divine mercy,youre one of the miracles from heaven.Hopefully you can guide me through prayers on how to spread the good news of the Divine Mercy in our place.(Bantayan island cebu philippines)God bless you.

  • @andreavaz2231
    @andreavaz2231 4 роки тому +7

    So much to learn from you dear Fr. Chris. Thank you so much for sharing. Thirsting for knowledge that you give in your talks. You are doing what the good Lord wants you to do - saving souls. Stay blessed.

  • @louisegoll7459
    @louisegoll7459 4 роки тому +17

    This is very important during this uncertainty with the Covid 19 virus. Please know we appreciate this.

  • @elaineigoe3286
    @elaineigoe3286 4 роки тому +21

    Father chris alar ...a true man of God 🙏

    • @perngmary4611
      @perngmary4611 4 роки тому +3

      Thank you very much Father Chris Alar !

  • @mrs._cat1007
    @mrs._cat1007 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this Fr.! I was home bound for almost 8 years with 3 visitors. No priest. If it was not for online Catholic programming before the virus, I don’t know how I would have gotten through. It was a very difficult time. I did receive many graces and unheard of healing through this time, which I will forever be grateful for! I offer up my pain and suffering for others. I hope to help those who are in my situation when I am feeling better. Right now I help others who are homebound and I am available fir the 24/7. My mother at 80 years old still helps those in hospice cross over.Thank you again for all you do! I have truly enjoyed watching and learning!💛🙏🏻🕊

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +3

      Dear Ms. Cat, stay strong in the love of the Lord. Prayers for you and God bless you.

    • @silviaruiz5378
      @silviaruiz5378 4 роки тому +2

      Ms. Can you please pray for my father Marciano Baez. He’s on a ventilator due to coronavirus. Please offer some of your suffering and Divine Mercy for his crossover. God bless you.

    • @mrs._cat1007
      @mrs._cat1007 4 роки тому +1

      @@silviaruiz5378 I am so sorry for your loss! Of course I will. I don’t know how much my prayers will help, but it’s the least I can do for my brother’s and sister’s in Christ!
      Are you able to be with him?
      I will pray for you and your as well during this difficult time of transition for you. It’s a glorious time for him!💛🕊🙏🏻✝️

    • @silviaruiz5378
      @silviaruiz5378 4 роки тому +1

      No. Because he’s still Covid positive.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +1

      @@silviaruiz5378 Yes, prayers for him... God bless him

  • @kittyblaine7917
    @kittyblaine7917 4 роки тому +17

    Fr Chris...Thank You for this video... Love the way you explain things... They are very helpful to me and I am grateful ...I pray Our Almighty Father Bless You And Keep You Always🙏🌹

  • @lyndae.2055
    @lyndae.2055 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you Father for all the information....Praise God now I have the things to do in praying for others...Which I love, love,love to do...Thank you again🙏🙏🙏❤❤🌹🌹

  • @gorettemonizmelo1756
    @gorettemonizmelo1756 2 роки тому +2

    Father Chris thxu for your time God Bless u

  • @jorgemoran5784
    @jorgemoran5784 3 роки тому +3

    Fr. Chris Alar your series has been beneficial and awesome for me to get closer to our faith. Praise God for priests like you who speak the truth with the goal to help us on our journey home. I’m hooked on watching all your video teachings. I have shared your videos to those I know. They are very inspiring. Please never stop.Thank you

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Jorge... we appreciate you helping us to spread this important message. God bless you my friend!

  • @katiedid8192
    @katiedid8192 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you Fr. alor, this is wonderful information. As a retired nurse and in my 70s this is helpful for me and for my family

  • @tesschavit3009
    @tesschavit3009 4 роки тому +37

    Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices 🙏🏻❤️

  • @christinekelecius1595
    @christinekelecius1595 3 роки тому +3

    Dear Dr. Chris
    Thank you AGAIN for teaching me and reinforcing what I have learned in the past. I am passing your talks on to others so they can rejoice in our beautiful and Holy Catholic Faith.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Christine for helping us spread this important message of Mercy :) God bless!

  • @rosafranco9184
    @rosafranco9184 4 роки тому +3

    Father, God is Great!
    I needed to hear this, my brother is in a ventilator, and time has come to decide when to disconnect. I am agonizing, I still can’t get over decisions I made about my dying mom .
    Please say a prayer for my brother and all those dying and family members that can not be with them to hold their hand and say a prayer and a good by.
    Sooooo painful, heart wrenching.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +2

      Dear Rosa, I am sorry to hear that. Know that we are keeping you and your brother and your mom in prayer. God bless.

  • @cedesparducho4223
    @cedesparducho4223 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Fr, chris im following your teachings for my salvation of all souls ,,especially my soul because im a poor sinner,,Im so bless for your reflections and desided to abandon my sins,,and follow Jesus no turning back with the help pf the Lord ,Amen,

  • @bellemonroy4135
    @bellemonroy4135 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Fr Chris what a beautiful message it will help me what to do in taking care of my brother Mario Villanueva who has emphysema. Pls pray for him and Daniel lacy also Borge will undergo surgery. God bless!

  • @kathleenmcdonagh9273
    @kathleenmcdonagh9273 4 роки тому +4

    God bless you Father.
    Thank you for everything you do.

  • @elaineigoe3286
    @elaineigoe3286 4 роки тому +30

    Over here in europe norway in particular want to pass a law regarding child euthanasia for children from 1 to 12 who are terminally ill or just ill from other illnesses . lord have mercy on us all.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +7

      Yes, Elaine, please pray for Europe regarding these laws.

    • @dasan9178
      @dasan9178 4 роки тому +12

      My daughter who died last year after an extended severe illness lived her life with great suffering. She also made a huge positive impact on many people, and saved many from suicide because of her ability to connect with their suffering. Her loving spirit, personality, wisdom and intelligence changed many lives, including our son’s. She was a very important part of the key to his healing.
      I’ve written about his story here and there in other comments. He should have been beyond all help (he was that damaged), but all things are possible with God. We pray for miracles, but we don’t ever really know how God will accomplish them. My daughter was but one element.
      I know that her suffering wore heavily on her. We talked about it a lot. She wanted to die even in her 20’s. Thank God there was no mechanism in place to make this easy or accepted. If there had been...if she hadn’t lived to be 34, she would never have been reconciled to her brother (at age 32) or served as an important key to his deliverance.
      There is a purpose in all things. We just can’t always see it. There are worse things than suffering and death. It MATTERS how you live because it MATTERS where and how you and everyone else spends eternity.
      In a sense, I think, no one gets to Heaven alone. Yes, we get there by God’s Grace. But we also get there by living lives of sacrifice, love and concern for others. In many cases, no one understands this better than those who suffer the most...or are gifted with the opportunity to minister to them.
      Anyone who has studied Saints even a little would notice the connection between suffering and sainthood. Suffering isn’t a curse, but an opportunity for greater holiness...not just for one, but for untold numbers. People who suffer touch others in ways that transform. No doubt this is why the Devil would rather their lives were ended prematurely.
      I can’t say how supremely important it is that this NOT happen. Their lives are precious, special and needed... never more than now...and THAT’S coming from a mom who watched her own child suffer from birth until her death at age 34.
      Her suffering and death both broke me like nothing else could, but also allowed for my own transformation. It gave me a connection to the Blessed Mother and Jesus I could never have otherwise had. Insight into Mary’s suffering led me straight to into the arms of her Son. Sharing this with my husband did the same for him. It’s why we returned to the church despite our intent not to.
      Sorry to be so long. It’s important to understand that suffering has a purpose, even when it’s the suffering of a child.

    • @carolinehicks9719
      @carolinehicks9719 4 роки тому +3

      @@dasan9178 Amen, Amen! I really appreciate everything you said and I'm so sorry your daughter suffered for so long as she did. Like you said, I think all suffering is a call to Love More deeply, and see all of God's creation through His eyes. Thank you for sharing.

    • @angieespinosa7232
      @angieespinosa7232 3 роки тому +5

      In our family we have a young lady who is approx 25 years old, she's been bedridden since the age of 6 months. Her parents are wonderful, very patient, loving, caring. They've gone thru sleepless nights for years and found a way to keep hercalive with GOD'S HELP 🙏 and our Blessed Mother. Their faith is very strong in GOD. This young lady is fed, bathed, kept very clean, celebrating and included with the family in every celebration, birthdays, holidays. She dont speak but has the most beautiful bug brown eyes. She looks at you, has a beautiful saintly smile. She looks around, watches TV. She is a Blessing to our family. She has frequent convulsions, tube fed. She's beautiful and loved by everyone.

    • @angieespinosa7232
      @angieespinosa7232 3 роки тому

      I believe Hospice gives you a time limit to live therfore the paient gives up on life

  • @agnesmuani
    @agnesmuani 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you Father for your talk. God bless you 🙏🙏

  • @thunderhorse49mmc62
    @thunderhorse49mmc62 2 роки тому +3

    Oh Fr. Chris ~~~ I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this video ~ For years our family has been upset over the fact that my nephew committed suicide ~ Our Christian Catholic Faith goes back for generations ~ We were taught for 12 years of Catholic school, each of us, and believe that the commandment "Thou Shalt Not Kill" also means if you kill yourself, you will go to hell ~ Your story at 7:20 about Jesus saving the suicide boy was so heartwarming ~ I can't wait to tell my family!!!!!!!!! ~ Thank you so very much and God Bless you!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ monica champagne from Michigan, USA

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and God bless you and your family and prayers for the repose of his soul

  • @julieseguerra8991
    @julieseguerra8991 4 роки тому +15

    Thank You Father Chris for this lecture. I must update my Power of Attorney, Living Will and Advance Medical Directive. I have to explain to my family about DNR/DNI and why I chose one over the other. I do not want to leave these heavy burdens to them. Life is Journey. Preparation is everything.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you for following Church teaching Julie and God bless you.

  • @angieespinosa7232
    @angieespinosa7232 3 роки тому +5

    We ll must know & share this very powerful information. I 🙏 that God forgives me for all I've done, I regret and repent for all my actions. Please forgive me Father Almighty & merciful, your teachinga are saving souls. I thank you Father Alar. May GOD allow you to continue saving souls and open our minds and eyes and give us ways of saving lives from failing God. AMEN

    • @mariannemarek6683
      @mariannemarek6683 2 роки тому +1

      God is rich in Divine Mercy. Have Faith and TRUST in HIM. His Mercy is endless @ this current time.

  • @placidajere386
    @placidajere386 3 роки тому +3

    Father, thank you, This is a blessing to me.

  • @vicvickaiser3750
    @vicvickaiser3750 3 роки тому +1

    Fr. Chris, your talk helps me a lot. Im a disable fom the Phil. My suffering, I understand it well now. It is easier to accept it after listening to you. I had an aneurysm before that makes me a disable until now. The best thing is, God is very amazing that he allows suffering in my life in atonement for my sins.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому

      God bless you... this will help too ua-cam.com/video/NQcG2GJy16k/v-deo.html

  • @margaretbingham468
    @margaretbingham468 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so very much from Dublin, Ireland Father... You have given me the information my family need.
    May God Almighty' Father' Son' and Holy Spirit' continue to protect, guide and Bless you, I ask this, Through Jesus Christ' Our Lord and Saviour' Amen:

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Margaret, nice to have you here and thank you for taking the time for God! God bless you and all of Ireland, such an important place in Church history. My prayers are with you!

  • @joanmadjid2855
    @joanmadjid2855 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Fr. Chris! God Bless you and your ministry!

  • @leonesoriano9460
    @leonesoriano9460 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you For Chris for this beautiful topic.

  • @praisegod3768
    @praisegod3768 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, dear Father Chris, for this good truth. I'm not Catholic, but find such peace and hope in the Gospel truths you are sharing.

  • @veronicabradley5433
    @veronicabradley5433 Рік тому +2

    An ICU nurse in a big hospital in my city told me a patient flat lined and they were able to revive him. He was screaming "don't let me go down there again! It's so dark and scary!" This happened to that guy 3 times and on the 3rd time, they couldn't revive him. I hope they called a priest to save his soul.

  • @MaryEBCify
    @MaryEBCify Рік тому

    Father my son's grandma had a stroke and is now in rehab...she has to get a PEG tube into her abdomen before she would be admitted into the rehab facility...
    Is this comparable to the feeding tube? My dear son just lost his dad and now he is having to deal with his grandma's care...
    He has recently been going to mass with us lately...I praise God for this! I could sing in my high voice whenever he goes with us! I usually just sing low in my low voice...but I am so happy he joins us and hopes he can keep growing his faith including receiving the sacrament of confession and praying the rosary...I made him and his sisters and grandma and friend rosaries which I started after losing my son on Father’s Day 2020...
    Thank you for your talks that saved my life! God's Love,Mary

  • @stanhonko8326
    @stanhonko8326 4 роки тому +6

    Good Bless Father Chris!❤️

  • @angieespinosa7232
    @angieespinosa7232 3 роки тому +2

    Prayers for family going thru this thoughts and feeling they are a burden. They are Blessing to us all.

    • @mariannemarek6683
      @mariannemarek6683 2 роки тому

      As a caregiver to several family members I am so thankful that I had this time to spend with them. Years latter I have so many.happy memories of those times.

  • @Creaperla
    @Creaperla 4 роки тому +6

    Love from London, united in Faith and prayer

  • @elaineigoe3286
    @elaineigoe3286 4 роки тому +9

    Hi father chris
    I received that notification from nigeria . I didnt know it was a scam so thank you for addressing that issue .

  • @janhardy5359
    @janhardy5359 3 роки тому +5

    Lord have mercy you are speaking truth child!

  • @catherinawilliams3501
    @catherinawilliams3501 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father Chris for the talk it is so awesome God bless you

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you Catherine for watching... we appreciate it. God bless you.

  • @Mecita654
    @Mecita654 3 роки тому +3

    Thankyou so much Fr Chris for enlightening us! We love to hear you always, thank you so much God to have a Marian Preist like you, very informative talks, pls staysafe!Godbless all of ypu!🙏❤️

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому

      Thank you Cita for being part of our Marian team in this important mission. God bless you.

  • @kencee0110
    @kencee0110 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much, Father Chris. God bless you.

  • @kathleenanderson5899
    @kathleenanderson5899 2 роки тому +2

    🙏 Oh how we WISH this to be in closed caption - dealing with dying family member as a deaf couple - so isolating - happy to find this but no CC, but feeling left out - we think this to be worth pointing out the importance of this kind of talk to be accessible to those of us who value you, Fr. Chris, and your teachings. It is a very sensitive “grasping at straws” time of our lives with ageing parents. Thankful still for the slideshows as a visual aide. God Bless! 🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому

      Yes it is available if you click the UA-cam setting. God bless

    • @kathleenanderson5899
      @kathleenanderson5899 2 роки тому

      Hello & thanks for the reply, I checked again, captioning not available. Am I missing something? Can anyone walk me through?

    • @maryincalifornia5804
      @maryincalifornia5804 Місяць тому

      @@kathleenanderson5899 On your UA-cam screen…press the screen and on the upper right hand side are four symbols. Press on the “CC” symbol for closed captioning while you watch Father Chris Alar’s video. There is also the option underneath the title to read the transcript while watching the video. Hope this helps you 🙏🏼❤️✝️🌟🕊

  • @Creaperla
    @Creaperla 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks for you insightful and sincere teachings

  • @cathyscarvey2461
    @cathyscarvey2461 4 роки тому +2

    My 1st time hearing of you and giving a talk. I has no idea what I was going to hear and how much it will help me for the rest of my life. Thank You Father! I have a sister that is dying right now. She's only alive by a ventilator, feeding tubes and the whole works. She is suffering. She's also very aware, her eyes are wide open and she can understand what you're saying to her. There's nothing else the Dr.s can do. I know my sister wouldn't want to live like this but she has a husband that will do anything to keep her here. Please pray for her, her husband of 56 years, 3 kids. Thanks for the information about the Face of Jesus, sitting with the sick. Prayers for you Father! Fantastic video!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +1

      Wow, Cathy I am sorry to hear that. But know God is always there. Know that we are praying for you and your family and thank you joining us.

  • @mariadsouza9244
    @mariadsouza9244 4 роки тому +3

    God bless you Fr Chris

  • @Mecita654
    @Mecita654 3 роки тому +4

    Amen!what a beautiful Talk from Father Chris Alar! Thank you so much Lord to have a Priest like Him.thank you so much Father Chris!keep safe!🙏❤️🌹

  • @pattidoucette577
    @pattidoucette577 4 роки тому +2

    I really feel drawn to your talks, Fr Chris. There is a lot of holiness at your shrine. I wish I lived closer. I definitely will be visiting the shrine within the year. Thank you for showing us the way to heaven!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Patti and God bless you! Yes, if you make it here, come to the Marian Helper Center and ask for Fr. Chris. If I am in town, I would like to meet you :)

    • @pattidoucette577
      @pattidoucette577 4 роки тому

      @@DivineMercy_Official Thank you, it would be an honor to meet a living saint!

  • @anacabilao9478
    @anacabilao9478 4 роки тому +4

    My endless gratitude Fr. Chris and everyone who made this possible.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you for joining us Ana and God bless you.

    • @anacabilao9478
      @anacabilao9478 4 роки тому

      @@DivineMercy_Official the enlightenment is priceless. Losing my sister to cancer just this June made my faith waver

  • @marybailey6254
    @marybailey6254 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Father for this important presentation. Three years ago, my husband was diagnosed with a very rare metastatic small cell prostate cancer. He also had kidney failure. He went through 10 weeks of a very strong chemotherapy. Then 5 weeks of radiation. All the while, he was on very strong mediations to slow down the progress of the ravenous disease.We spent those months together, visiting family and friends. We made the most of the time we had left. My husband’s body had the Cancer but we had “the Cancer” together. Seven months after diagnosis, my husband told his doctor that he did not want to take the medication any longer. Four days later, my husband went HOME. My prayers throughout this process were for “a happy/ peaceful” death. HE heard my prayers and John simply went to sleep🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear that Mary but God is with you... prayers for you and John. God bless you both.

    • @pauladorez4421
      @pauladorez4421 Рік тому

      How beautiful that he just went to sleep, I too have stage 4 pancreatic cancer and lung is and I choose to not take the chemo treatments and let God guide me home. God bless you. ❤️‍🔥😇🙏🕊️🔥🥰🌹🌹🌹🕯️❤️‍🔥☺️🌞💝💗💛💙💜👼🏼🪔👑

  • @lynettemp2417
    @lynettemp2417 4 роки тому +5

    Thank You Fr. Chris!! This was a GREAT and helpful topic!! I have listened to it, while working, three times!! I will be watching it on my day off, with pen and note pad in hand!!
    💞🙏💞💞
    Ave Maria

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Lynette for joining us and prayers for your work as well. God bless.

  • @elizabethcelo9746
    @elizabethcelo9746 3 роки тому +2

    So powerful talk Fr Chris.thank you.

  • @doracabrillos286
    @doracabrillos286 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing father I, believe the divine mercy. One of our patient is dying only a few days to leave and he’s NFR. I feel sorry for his family they are crying 😭 in front of him. After his family gone only my self and him inside his bed side room, I have divine mercy chaplet in my pocket. I hold his hand and I started to pray. After i finished my prayer to him. I went home because I finished my work. I know he won’t be long he’s going I can see his breathing. And one of the Nures talking he is going soon too.
    Guess what? He’s still alive next day and he’s eating too. I’m so happy to the divine mercy he answered my prayers to him.🙏🙏🙏thank you father for your teaching.I learn a lot from you.

  • @rhope3019
    @rhope3019 4 роки тому +4

    I love his talks so grateful for these great priest he’s in my prayers learning so much

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you R Hope for taking the time to follow your faith :) God bless you

  • @tesschavit3009
    @tesschavit3009 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you father

  • @Thankful1998
    @Thankful1998 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this presentation. This topic weighs heavy on me. After a 5 year journey of my husband trying to heal after a traumatic brain injury, he fell and went into a coma that the doctors could not reverse. He could not receive food through a regular tube but would require a j-tube. Even though he had let the family know he did not want any more surgeries, it was so hard....

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Dear Bkern, I am sorry to hear that. Prayers for you, him and your families.

  • @dancercarla1976
    @dancercarla1976 2 роки тому +4

    Sometimes, there is redemption in suffering. The Lord will use it to purify the soul. It is better here on earth than in purgatory.

  • @sharonstout7802
    @sharonstout7802 2 роки тому +3

    I would say that you are well on your way to extraordinary virtue. 😇

  • @dee2251
    @dee2251 Рік тому +1

    Instead of assisting children with suicide, authorities should bd stopping bullying or dealing with the problem. Children are vulnerable and impressionable and we all need to fight back against this. Don’t vote for any politician who thinks it’s ok to kill babies, children, or the most vulnerable in society.

  • @arlenecaballero6255
    @arlenecaballero6255 3 роки тому +3

    wow, I learned a lot again today, thank you Fr. Chris!

  • @anamcgroarty5363
    @anamcgroarty5363 4 роки тому +30

    GOD BLESS THE CATHOLICS WHOS EYES ARE NOW OPEN AND ARE NOT AFRAID TO TELL THE TRUTH...JESUS IS OUR HOPE.

    • @angieespinosa7232
      @angieespinosa7232 3 роки тому

      GOD BLESS you too by llistening as you can be in a state of grace. God bless everyone 🙏 ❤

  • @michelleperry9603
    @michelleperry9603 3 роки тому +6

    Please pray for me on Nov 30 as I am having a procedure that is necessary but has serious damgers
    For me Michelle Perry

  • @ginasabella7928
    @ginasabella7928 4 роки тому +11

    Thank you so much Father Chris. God Bless you🙏🏻

  • @ceciliaogutuga6183
    @ceciliaogutuga6183 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Father Chris, for this Spiritual talk. I am richly blessed. One of the greatest way for Sainthood and our heaven is real. I will love to join the Group of the Divine Mercy of the HOLY FACE OF JESUS MINISTRY. SEEKING FOR THE DYING AND PRAYING WITH THEM TO HAVE THEIR SALVATION. THEY'RE GREAT. WINING SOULS FOR GOD AT THE LAST HOUR. THANKS BE TO GOD. THANK YOU TOO FATHER, ENCOURAGING US NEVER TO PUT AN END TO A SUFFERING SOUL ON THEIR DEATH BED WHEN ITS NOT YET TIME FOR GOD TO TAKE THE SOUL AWAY. I ENJOY ALL YOUR SPIRITUAL TALKS. THANK YOU FATHER, THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH. AMEN AMEN

  • @brendaxolisilemagubbwi1011
    @brendaxolisilemagubbwi1011 4 роки тому +8

    Thanks Fr for this talk. This helps me alot as a Catholic & Nurse practioner . I ñeeded to hear this. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Brenda and God bless you in your vocation of helping others.

  • @josephinebasas3795
    @josephinebasas3795 4 роки тому +2

    Good evening Father Cris i learn many things about the Divine Mercy I am always your messages and sermons regarding the catholic faith thanks so much please include me in your prayers and my brothers and sisters too

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      God bless Josephine and thank you for being with us. And God bless the Philippines!

  • @myforever1802
    @myforever1802 4 роки тому +6

    Amen thank you Lord

  • @sharon4779
    @sharon4779 4 роки тому +3

    My father died in November 2004. I was with him. He was in a coma. I said to him “Dad let say the Our Father and Hail Mary”. By the time we finished he had gone very peacefully. I didn’t know about the Divine Mercy back then. The souls in purgatory are always on my mind.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing that Sharon. May your father rest in peace.

    • @kathleenirish
      @kathleenirish 4 роки тому

      My mother passed in Nov 04 as well. She had been very agitated after she fell into a coma. We held hands with her and said prayers and she was peaceful and comfortable from that moment on until she passed

    • @mariannemarek6683
      @mariannemarek6683 2 роки тому

      You can still pray for him now because God lives in eternal present and is rich in.mercy. Jesus knows the.prayers that will be said for the soul to the end of time. This was told by St.Pio to his physician. The physician asked.Fr. Pio who he was. praying for and he said my.grandfathet. The physician said your grandfather died years ago and you told me he was in heaven. St. Pio said yes he is in heaven because of the prayers I am saying now.

  • @triciagarea9576
    @triciagarea9576 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Fr Chris, for this information. God bless.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      thank you Tricia for joining us and God bless you. We are glad you are following your faith!

  • @angieespinosa8397
    @angieespinosa8397 2 роки тому +1

    Father Chris Hod Nless you for being so supportive and you give us hope after cartyimnfa very heavy cross when it comes to a Son, who seems he's possessed, he's tak in no psychotic medication plus substsnce,substance,. I am jn a position of being a victim and himself to commit suicide. I 🙏 and, I ask Mary to guide me to understand the ctryth of Gods gift in life. God's will be done, as Gid is the owner of our lives. Jesus I trust in you. I place my Son's life into your hands Jesus. I pray that he hears your call and,acceptsxyo be closer to you 🙏. PkeSe Lord take him in.

  • @dancercarla1976
    @dancercarla1976 2 роки тому +5

    A special need person, especially the inocent, are powerful warriors. God is suffering in their bodies, a suffering that is most accompanied by joy. These are the ones that can teach us so much. They are smiling even in the mydst of suffering. And so they are like palpitating holocausts to the Lord. I tell you that they have a reason to live in this life. If not for them, the second coming would have already happened a long time ago. We must be thankful that they exist. Euthanizing one of them is like running your car out of fuel.

  • @trgzk
    @trgzk Рік тому +1

    All for Jesus.

  • @equineguidedlearning9308
    @equineguidedlearning9308 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this precious resource. I felt chills when you mentioned the Padre would li

    • @equineguidedlearning9308
      @equineguidedlearning9308 4 роки тому

      Padre Pio experience. I would like to send you by Usps a piece that I wrote that will explain why. God Bless you. I pray for you

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you EGL for taking the time to watch and for following your faith. God bless you.

  • @merlyndamianose5795
    @merlyndamianose5795 4 роки тому +5

    Very inspiring and info of our catholic faith

  • @cindyshipway5997
    @cindyshipway5997 4 роки тому +1

    Father Chris, I love Saturday classes. I pray for your order everyday. I met Father Dan Cambria many years ago and he asked me to pray for his order and seminarians. I feel blessed when I see the great Holy men , I know I prayed for each day, as incredible Men of God,and a great presences in God's Holy Army, fulfilling his mission on earth. I am a retired nurse specialist . Prepandemic, I served in a local hospital as a spiritual minister. This was a very informative presentation, but also want you to know this talk stirred many sad emotions and memories. I now say a rosary to offer for everyone who views this and feels sorrow. God Bless you.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 роки тому

      Thank you Cindy so much for your prayers. I promise they are working! God bless you for your kindness, and know you are in our prayers as well.