Confession: What You Don't Know (Part 1) - Explaining the Faith

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  • Confession, what you don't know: In the confessional, Jesus is present for each one of us - no matter how great our sins. The sacrament of Reconciliation is explained by Father Chris in this episode of Explaining the Faith. (part 1)
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  • @garydeblasio8810
    @garydeblasio8810 3 роки тому +349

    I went to confession today, May 7 2021 for the first time in 50 years or more. I was afraid the priest was going to yell at me, I was embarrassed etc etc. I want to urge people out there to go; please just go and get it over with. It wasn't a bad experience at all. The priest in the confessional was very very kind and understanding. It will be worth your while to go- please consider going- take the step, DON'T Be afraid and go.

    • @rubyflowerslim504
      @rubyflowerslim504 2 роки тому +31

      Welcome back. I did my long time confession after20 over yrs, few years back. I was very scared at first but now i go confession more often. It feels so free and good. Keep it up.

    • @greyowl7869
      @greyowl7869 2 роки тому +37

      Doesn't it feel AWESOME to obtain the Sacrament of Reconciliation? My experience took 45 minutes and I went in with EIGHT handwritten pages!!! Two days later, at a TLM, my homecoming was complete when my spirit was blessed with the the Sacrament of Communion!!! To our God be the Glory!!!
      Velox Versutus Vigilans

    • @56Tyskie
      @56Tyskie 2 роки тому +23

      Praise be to God! I went to confession for the first time after 12 years on the 24th of June which was the Feast Day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 3:00 pm. It's amazing to be back!

    • @rockybato67
      @rockybato67 2 роки тому +7

      Thanks God

    • @NinavauKoginavaan
      @NinavauKoginavaan 2 роки тому +15

      Blessed be God for the grace bestowed on us to be able to go for confession

  • @chinolatino9663
    @chinolatino9663 Рік тому +71

    Confession...the only court where you declare yourself guilty and they drop all charges...glory to the Lord!!!

  • @PatriciaSmith-gl4ij
    @PatriciaSmith-gl4ij 4 місяці тому +12

    I have learned more from FR. Chris than I ever did in all my years of Catholic religion classes. ❤

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for watching and being open to God's grace

    • @56Tyskie
      @56Tyskie 4 місяці тому

      Amen, same here. Today is the Sunday of the good Shephard, let us pray for our priests especially today!

    • @patware9497
      @patware9497 Місяць тому

      Yes we must keep on praying for our priests who are often running a whole parish without a curate ❤

  • @agnesmuani
    @agnesmuani 3 роки тому +155

    "Once sins are confessed, Satan can't bring them up" Halleluiah🙏🙏🙏

  • @livilopez5969
    @livilopez5969 3 роки тому +188

    I’m so proud to be a Catholic!!!

    • @sineadnicraghnaill2372
      @sineadnicraghnaill2372 3 роки тому +11

      Me too Livi! 🙏

    • @sunshine-xy3nr
      @sunshine-xy3nr 3 роки тому +14

      Me too! I will never leave my catholic faith.

    • @jimditro5508
      @jimditro5508 3 роки тому +1

      @@sineadnicraghnaill2372 mmm
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      Lmmm
      Molly Lloyd like milk l lol ll

    • @patsmith7729
      @patsmith7729 3 роки тому +11

      I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE CATHOLIC

    • @annabloss
      @annabloss 3 роки тому +12

      Our true Catholic Faith is a Mighty blessing from God our loving Father, Son & Holy Spirit ❤️💜💚✝️🌺🌼🌸👱🏻‍♀️🙏🏼 Peace be with you all 💐Anna Bloss Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

  • @lkwvbbtgsbe.T-cg1ow
    @lkwvbbtgsbe.T-cg1ow 2 роки тому +12

    Father Chris, you are the one that has convinced me now that Catholic faith is the one true apostolic faith. Catholic faith has the fullness of the truth. NOW I focus & give my time to listen to your talks and teachings. This the first time I feel so hungry to listen to The Truth. And make me respect more to the Catholic teachings. I feel so sinful and want to live a holy life after listening to your talks. I have listened to a lot of non-Catholic/Charismatic/Protestant preachings and teachings. And sermons from boring Catholic Priests. Now I listen to your talks hours and hours patiently and repeatedly. Thank you Lord JESUS for sending us Father Chris Alar and has made me to listen him patiently.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому

      THank you Tommy and God bless you for opening your heart and being willing to accept God's grace. He has brought you here and we are glad!

  • @emeliahattrup3490
    @emeliahattrup3490 2 місяці тому +2

    Father, after 40 years, I had my confession. I felt lighter in my soul because I'm lukewarm Catholic.the mortal sin I had carrying for 40 years is my 2 abortions. Thank you, my almighty
    God .I'm free and safe 🙏

  • @saveamerica423
    @saveamerica423 11 місяців тому +9

    These talks are invaluable. Catholic for 50 plus years, I admit, with some shame, that I don't know everything about Catholicism. Our faith is soooo deep and wonderful. Most of my life, I have done the "minimum"....weekly mass, made all the Sacraments, etc. But it wasn't until I was in my forties that something switched and I wanted and desired to learn and do more. A burning inside, the presence of the Holy Spirit, being more mature, getting closer to death....I don't know exactly what triggered this new desire to learn more, to do more and be more. Some days that burning is low. Other days I can't read and pray enough. As long as the Lord knows me, loves me, and brings me to Him at the end, I can't hope for anything more.

  • @chuckh.9351
    @chuckh.9351 Рік тому +63

    I finaly we t after 30 or so yrs. Scared, ashamed and needing mercy. I cried, i was so relieved. The priest said all the angels and saints were rejoicing for my return. That was beautiful.

  • @mariallave2888
    @mariallave2888 3 роки тому +79

    “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Your Mercy”.

  • @annabea7692
    @annabea7692 2 роки тому +33

    I fell asleep to Explaining the Faith and woke up around 1:30 while this episode was playing. I began to think of my family and wondered if my mom and brothers would return to confession. Minutes later, I picked up my phone to find a message from my oldest brother from St. Peter's en route to Portugal to walk The Camino. He had just been to confession after 40 years -- at St. Peter's, no less. Coincidence? I think not.
    God is so good, and Miracles abound!
    Thank you Heavenly Father, and thank you Father Chris!
    ❤❤❤

  • @ruthannbalbin7090
    @ruthannbalbin7090 Рік тому +29

    This has been an amazing talk on confession which you’ve really educated me on confession which I had no idea. I’m 70 years old today a Catholic all my life took all my vows with the Catholic Church. I stayed with you to the end. I’m very amazed what I just learned. I live in Hawaii and try to watch you as much as I can. I love the rosary and divine mercy which I recite thus daily every morning as soon as I get and also during the day. I have a cousin who was a Brother and belonged to the Marian’s . He passed away several years ago. I want to continue and listen to your talks. You make it so interesting as I want to continue with you. Can you please pray for me Father and I thank you very very much!!!! Amen ❤

  • @crystalsolorio2295
    @crystalsolorio2295 2 роки тому +20

    My Mom sent me this message this morning. I've always felt kind of confused and not 100 percent sure of confessing my sins to another man who is a sinner as well. After watching and listening to this it made it totally clear to me that I need to confess my sins. I especially liked how he showed us a scripture in the bible John 20: 23 that proves this point. Thank you Mom and Father Chris.

  • @ruthannbalbin7090
    @ruthannbalbin7090 Рік тому +10

    Also I was Consecrated to our Blessed Mother on 4/29/23, I took 33 lessons with Father Michael Carlson and loved every bit of it. Thank you Father.❤

  • @joyce9833
    @joyce9833 3 роки тому +55

    We are one big Catholic Family. I am proud of this Blessing. 🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +3

      Yes we are Joyce! We are happy you are a part of it! God bless :)

  • @filipinassosmena7510
    @filipinassosmena7510 2 роки тому +30

    Fr. Chris I thank God for the gift of you and your spiritual teachings. At 53, I had my first confession a few hours ago (April 11, 2022 @20:00). I burst in tears and was so happy after. God bless you and all the priests.

  • @lynda_lou
    @lynda_lou 3 роки тому +44

    Hello blessings from Australia. I just had to say hello and tell you father Chris, that you are amazing to watch and learn from. I decided three days ago to become Catholic, and have watched your videos back to back and are so excited to watch the weekly. Thank you for being on social media and for all your beautiful teachings. Your brand new sister in Christ Lynda ✝️🙏

  • @maryannmcrae6736
    @maryannmcrae6736 3 роки тому +18

    GOD BLESS YOU FATHER CHRIS
    I am Catholic 75 years old I learned so much listening to your lectures.
    Thank You
    Maryann McRae

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +1

      THank you for joining us Mary Ann and God bless you for still desiring to learn about your faith! That shows God's grace is actively working in you :)

  • @prayingtherosaryJM
    @prayingtherosaryJM 2 роки тому +12

    Diabolical temptations got hold of my life since my early teen years. As early as I got trapped into the worst kind of sin I could recollect, I got to know that only spiritual connection to God can change my life. Thank You Lord Jesu.Amen

  • @jellybelly7629
    @jellybelly7629 3 роки тому +47

    While I was praying a few months ago and this came to me. Per the Holy Spirit.
    “It is true the eyes are the window to the soul. Then the soul is the window to the heart. And your heart is the window to God. So don’t forget to clean your windows so God’s light can shine bright through your heart. God Bless

  • @annabea7692
    @annabea7692 3 роки тому +60

    Thank you. Father Alar (and Padre Pio💕) for helping me make a good confession after nearly 30 years. Amazing how I can somehow sleep again. God is good! Love and blessings to you...

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +14

      Wow, Anna Bea... God bless you for returning to confession! It is the greatest thing you can do b/c now you can receive the Eucharist! Prayers for you!

  • @jfcrum99
    @jfcrum99 4 роки тому +274

    Father Chris, take as much time as you need to teach us! I am watching this because I am hungry for the truth. I was never taught anything about the sacraments. I feel like a kid in the candy store listening to your talks. I NEED THIS SO MUCH! Thank you.

    • @johnkennedy68
      @johnkennedy68 3 роки тому +6

      Everyone must go on their knees and pray to God to forgive our sins and to heal the world!> Look for>>> (Pray for the world and our nation)

    • @margaretlucero6338
      @margaretlucero6338 3 роки тому +7

      heavenly blessing Almighty father thank you, for your forgiveness, favor, and your love. Prayers for healing for all my family. Blessings for daughters future. Jesus, I love, adore and trust in you. Amen🌹

    • @MDkid1
      @MDkid1 3 роки тому +1

      You said it perfectly.

    • @jaredseaman7522
      @jaredseaman7522 3 роки тому

      @@MDkid1 off record..... Screw churches being closed...... God is above people,. People are above government. Aka constitution of united States

    • @ritablanchard8133
      @ritablanchard8133 2 роки тому +4

      I’m embarrassed to say I went to a Catholic school and am learning so very much in my 6th decade

  • @pm4229
    @pm4229 3 роки тому +155

    It's so nice to see a priest taking the time to explain everything so well. Keep up the good work Father.

  • @Lydia-cc1wp
    @Lydia-cc1wp Рік тому +8

    Fr. Chris. Albeit this teaching is from 2 yrs ago (I’ve been following you for a little longer) Everything happens in Gods time and when we are in a place to accept it. Well I’m in that place, must tell you this talk hit my soul. I will go without trepidation. When you explained the only unforgivable sin is against the Holy Spirit and explained why, then said by going to confession with a contrite heart is a sure way not to offend God. Well Fr. Chris, you are amazing! Truly a Servant of God.
    I must let you know, I have listened to you on speaker (phone) past year, on occasion my husband in other room. I sent him your talk recently on purgatory. Again there are no coincidences, he has decided to become Catholic, currently in OCIA. Praise be to God, decades of prayer and sacrifice answered. I truly believe God used you as one of His instruments. Thank you for your “yes” to your calling of being an internet Shepard guiding the flock of Jesus and Mary
    We need more Holy Priest such as you. You are remembered in my rosaries. May God continue to bless you and guide you thus spreading His goodness, love and mercy to us, your internet flock.
    Fr.Chris rocks in saving souls!

  • @immaculateheart1267
    @immaculateheart1267 3 роки тому +118

    This teaching series is so clear and so good, it should be mandatory viewing for all RCIA and Cathechisms! I pray lapsed and fallen away Catholics can find this channel and come home.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +20

      Thank you for watching, we appreciate it. God-bless and thank you for helping us spread this important message

    • @christinemartinez9156
      @christinemartinez9156 3 роки тому +7

      APERCIATE ALL THIS IMPORTANT INF. TO SHARE WITH OTHERS🥀🀄🥀🀄

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +8

      @@christinemartinez9156 Thank you for sharing this important message of our faith :)

    • @gbonc1
      @gbonc1 3 роки тому +6

      I am planning now to aske our parish priest if we could present this talk for the parishioners this season of Lent 2021

    • @immaculateheart1267
      @immaculateheart1267 3 роки тому +6

      @@gbonc1 I would love for Fr Alar to come present this to my entire family! My heart weeps for those who dont hear these truths.

  • @jennierodriguez5183
    @jennierodriguez5183 10 місяців тому +4

    JPll said: Do Not Be Afraid. I went to confession after decades. Now you can’t keep me away if anything comes up that must be confessed. Get rid of all the garbage sim. You’ll feel great afterwords.💜🙏🏼

  • @dmfiar50
    @dmfiar50 2 роки тому +4

    Ive been catholic my whole life. Im 60 and have never been explained what to confess. I have always asked the question. So so thank you for explaining it.

  • @CalebTopPicks
    @CalebTopPicks 3 роки тому +50

    Confession really does transform you. When friends are struggling, I cautiously and gently encourage prayer and repentance of sins. Reconciliation is everything. The more I go, the better I feel! What an incredible blessing!!!!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +3

      That's awesome Stacey....

    • @batmanhudson4235
      @batmanhudson4235 2 роки тому

      Amen

    • @socorronuevo6563
      @socorronuevo6563 2 роки тому +1

      @@DivineMercy_Official i love youq lord

    • @bettye444
      @bettye444 2 роки тому +1

      It truly is a blessing. I wish I could explain to my Protestant friends and family the benefits and blessings of confession. I go as often as I can.

    • @marycarabott404
      @marycarabott404 2 роки тому

      Lord you are my redeemer for the sake of your pation for give me....

  • @carlosontube7291
    @carlosontube7291 Рік тому +16

    Wow. This talk is a breath of fresh air to my soul and my heart. God bless you father. Praise be to Jesus for the miracle of confession

  • @nataliekapari3627
    @nataliekapari3627 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Fr Chris, Iam a Catholic and have watched your videos all the way from Papua New Guinea.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +1

      God bless you and all and Papua New Guinea. A very important place where many American Marines lost their lives in protection of freedom. God bless you

  • @fsa5826
    @fsa5826 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you Jesus my Lord for bringing me to this channel, this priest to hear that how great is your mercy it made me so happy.

  • @chennaipage
    @chennaipage 3 роки тому +13

    " Confession is not human invention.........but when we sin we must not seek pardon on our own terms but on God's terms" the critical point which the protestants fail to recognize

  • @kristenk362
    @kristenk362 2 роки тому +28

    Fr. Chris, thank you for your incredible faith and sharing your intelligence and wisdom. I have learned SO MUCH from your talks here on UA-cam. Just as I had asked the Lord to renew and strengthen my Catholic faith during this Advent season, I discovered your talks and have been watching them and taking notes so that I can grow and defend my Catholic faith. These talks have been such a blessing this Season to me! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am falling in love with my Catholic faith all over again and and Growing deeper in my love for our Lord and and our Blessed Mother. Pray that I may continue to deepen my faith and that I can learn the wisdom of our Catholic faith to carry in my daily life as a nurse and share it with all that I encounter.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +8

      That is awesome Kristen Thank you so much for practicing your faith with us and know you're in our prayers. We are super glad that you opened your heart to God's grace and come here to be part of our Marian family!

  • @mtaylor3771
    @mtaylor3771 3 роки тому +83

    I'm going to confession tomorrow and this was great prep for examining my conscience. I learned a lot from this. Thank you Father! I enjoy all your videos.

  • @ABC-ou1it
    @ABC-ou1it 2 роки тому +1

    Happy to hear Kevin James is a good Catholic!! He is my favorite actor…

  • @HươngQuêBolero
    @HươngQuêBolero 7 місяців тому +2

    Amen, dear Lord Jesus, keep us away from sexual sins

  • @sharoncenna8574
    @sharoncenna8574 3 роки тому +16

    Father,you are bringing catechism to us,once again,since the “Glory of the new
    Evangelism.” We must get back to basics.Thank you.

  • @marymccloskey1201
    @marymccloskey1201 Рік тому +4

    Hard to believe that All Church ‘s Aren’t Explaining this at least every Lent✝️

  • @user-pg9xj3di8d
    @user-pg9xj3di8d 4 місяці тому +1

    I finally realised on the 18th March 2024 that I spent 50 years ignoring a mortal sin.
    Been going to confessions but in denial of this particular one.
    All of a sudden I had this urge to do the right thing and confess it at last
    The following day while doing my morning walk,out of the blue some stranger just walked to me and ask me why am i glowing so much??
    Amazing Grace indeed !!!!!

    • @56Tyskie
      @56Tyskie 4 місяці тому

      God bless you!

  • @FranksPH
    @FranksPH 2 роки тому +16

    Holy Cow Father, I have been online looking for a Church to confess my sins after hearing what you have to say. Thank You Father Chris looking for part 2.. Please be safe..🙏🙏🙏

  • @barbaraboterberg6370
    @barbaraboterberg6370 Рік тому +6

    Fr. Chris, man of knowledge. God bless you.

  • @charityfyock9928
    @charityfyock9928 3 роки тому +69

    Im so Blessed to be Catholic!!

  • @catherinejcapone3106
    @catherinejcapone3106 2 роки тому +4

    FR Chris, you are a gem. Your cethecism teachings are a treasure to the soul. I'm glued to your teachings. We need priests like you to nourish our soul with God's teachings. I pray for you every day.

  • @jodiejo1609
    @jodiejo1609 Рік тому +6

    Wow. I was going to look up what to say in confession and my favorite priest pops up. Along with Father Mike and Fathers Blount!! The Heavens really guide you… God bless

  • @gabrielab931
    @gabrielab931 3 роки тому +6

    Dear Father Chris. It’s never too much or too long for me! I’m captivated by everything you are saying! Wow! God is Love and Mercy ❤️ Thank you so much🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you Gabriela and God bless you for taking the time to watch with us.

  • @pipilnipaolo
    @pipilnipaolo 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you Fr. Alar! You’re the reason I go to confession every two weeks and do Divine Mercy, First Friday and First Saturday devotion. You helped me clean up my soul! God bless you and continue what you’re doing. You’re saving souls!

  • @zeenadsouza8746
    @zeenadsouza8746 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Fr Alar for this wonderful talk. I feel the main reason for people to turn away from their catholic faith is because we are not taught in detail about it. I got into new age being born and brought up in a catholic home and never had been to confession for more than 15 years (I would say my entire life since I didn't confess all my sins before) because I never knew the importance of it unless I heard your talk. I never remember teaching us the importance of mass and what happens during the mass. I lived my life just like anybody else lived justifying myself what was wrong or right according to my terms or what I believed was wrong or right. It was after listening to your talks I turned away from new age and embraced Jesus, his importance in my life, why confession is so important, why attending mass is important and why prayers are important in our daily lives.

  • @bernie.fitzpatrick7948
    @bernie.fitzpatrick7948 3 роки тому +30

    Thank you fr - My husband is 48years old. I told we need to go to confession and he said it's outdated. He thinks he has no sin. But I know he doesn't have God's love in his heart. Please pray for me and for my husband. Watching from New Zealand 🙏🙏🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +3

      Yes Bernadette... prayers for you and him and all in New Zealand. Please tell him we all need confession b/c we are all sinners but God's mercy is greater if we simply go to receive it. God bless.

    • @bettyperolino4063
      @bettyperolino4063 3 роки тому +2

      There is no doubt. You are.sent by God Fr. Chris Alar to bring His choosen people back to Him. You are a real gift of God to us, the CHURCH

    • @roseg1333
      @roseg1333 3 роки тому +1

      Praying for him 🙏🏼❤️🕊

  • @toml.8210
    @toml.8210 Рік тому +3

    Every saint was once a sinner, and every sinner can become a saint.

  • @TotoyosJoeMoist
    @TotoyosJoeMoist 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you Fr. Chris for this message. I tuned in to it this morning as I was preparing my children for school. I must confess that this message was directed to me. Thank you very much for explaining the power of God's mercy and the need to go to the confessional regularly and at least, once a year. I am touched by these teachings. Thank you Br. Mark and the Marian family.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you Edith for responding to God's graces of confession. We are glad you joined us.

  • @sac1303
    @sac1303 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks again, father, for this educational talk. May God bless and guide you in your ministry.

  • @theresawarren7514
    @theresawarren7514 3 роки тому +3

    Father Chris thank you so much! Please don’t apologize for talking too long. You are such a blessing to all of us. This type of solid, digestible teaching is so very necessary these days.
    God bless you!!!

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому

      Thank you Theresa for being understanding :) Glad you are part of our Marian family that loves our faith!

  • @myteachermary7714
    @myteachermary7714 3 роки тому +16

    Yes indeed! I'm so blessed to be a Catholic and have a Catholic Family, friends and community way back home.

  • @normacondon8173
    @normacondon8173 4 роки тому +17

    Norma Condon - Thank you for the wonderful lesson today - Confession and Divine Mercy.
    I will do my confession immediately and can't wait to get to Confession (reconciliation) when Pres Trump and the leaders of the World can get the churches opening again. I hope they are listening to Pres Trump he has a brilliant mind. More people are dying of old age sicknesses, road fatalities, and suicide through mental stress than the virus has wiped out. Thank you Father Chris. Very uplifting all your talks. Bless you in your good works.

    • @normacondon8173
      @normacondon8173 4 роки тому +3

      Pres Trump said that George Floyd would be proud looking down from Heaven yesterday. I think they said he was a security guard who worked with the policeman who had a grudge against him and killed him with a special martial arts hold on his neck with his knee. Well, now he will be in history same as Martin Luther King Jnr who died as a martyr for his cause in trying to get equality for blacks and all colours. Because around the World there would have been around a million people shouting out his name and getting the courage to stand up for their people to have better treatment in the future. So George Floyd will be looking down from Heaven and know his death was not in vain a lot of good will come from it. I have been saying for about 20 yrs and I am nearly 80 now, that whether we are black, white, yellow, red (USA indians) or brown (islanders) we are all Gods Children and He loves us all the same, and we are truly brothers and sisters. In my family I have a son married to a beautiful Filipino, my brother was married to a wonderful lady aboriginal mother Japanese father for 57 yrs before they died, and my grandson in Paris is married to a French African young lady whose family has been in Paris 30 yrs from Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa, so I have encouraged them all to marry who they love, and they are all very happy, and I know they are loved by Heavenly Father the same as He loves me. Whatever Pres Trump says I can understand his heart is in the right place, but whatever he says people always turn it around and make something bad out of it. When he said "now the looting has started the shooting will be next". I think MLK said this. But I am not happy to see others on the other side of politics in USA trying to incite people to kill the Trumps. I pray for Donald, Melania and their beautiful families every day. You are doing good work and I pray that you will be able to get through to all those who need your messages. Thank you.

    • @andrewkelly6861
      @andrewkelly6861 4 роки тому

      Chris Alar &g

  • @lynotit6158
    @lynotit6158 3 роки тому +23

    God bless and protect you always, Fr. Alar. Thank you for the Catholic Faith teaching.

  • @nellieponferrada
    @nellieponferrada 3 роки тому +8

    Fr. Chris....thank you for this topic....Confession is one of the tools that keep us Truly connected and blessed by Our Lord!🛐🛐✝️💜

  • @ryanr5139
    @ryanr5139 2 роки тому +6

    The sacrament of reconciliation is such a wonderful gift we have been given by our Lord.

  • @onofrerigor3161
    @onofrerigor3161 3 роки тому +5

    O HOW I WISH OUR PRIESTS FIND TIME TO HEAR CONFESSION AN HOUR BEFORE MASS. VERY SELDOM DO
    I SEE ONE.
    LORD JESUS, PLEASE BLESS YOUR PRIESTS,
    IN ALL PARISHES.
    AMEN...

  • @lilyabu1862
    @lilyabu1862 Рік тому +5

    I love listening to you father chris all day
    God bless you

  • @audreyperreault2036
    @audreyperreault2036 3 роки тому +4

    In-Depth Teachings of my true faith. Father Chris thank you for highlighting how to make a good confession. I love to affirm to people I talk with that the Catholic Faith is the truest Religion as it is instituted by God Himself and it has an unbroken succession all the way back to St. Peter and to Jesus Christ Himself. Thank you for your knowledge on our Catholic Teachings. Much appreciated..

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +1

      And thank you for being open to Church teaching Audrey.... God bless you.

  • @okofusebastina5361
    @okofusebastina5361 3 роки тому +3

    Being a Catholic is a privilege and a miracle

  • @antongjidoda4207
    @antongjidoda4207 4 роки тому +44

    Fr Chris, You are so fired UP by the Holy Spirit...God Bless You Always and More. AMEN

  • @carolpreved6055
    @carolpreved6055 2 роки тому +6

    Fr. Alar, YOU are a GIFT from God to all of us! Thank you n God bless you abundantly.

  • @2mjpowell
    @2mjpowell 3 роки тому +47

    Thank you Fr Chris ! Prayer for the confessor to understand us is so valuable.

  • @marymcgovern2084
    @marymcgovern2084 4 роки тому +25

    Amazing priest, watching him from Ireland.🙏🇮🇪. Please Jesus turn me up a good holy priest like Father Alar so I can confess.

  • @creativeinspirations8200
    @creativeinspirations8200 4 місяці тому +3

    I never knew how long Father Alar had been a priest. Very cool! Look at what God has done with your openness. GOD BLESS YOU! ✝️💒

  • @teresawong5340
    @teresawong5340 4 роки тому +31

    Thanks father after your explanation I get clear Now I have to be true repantance of my sin I in my whole life

    • @bettyperolino4063
      @bettyperolino4063 3 роки тому

      Thank you Fr. Chris Alar for you wonderfully made your talk on Sacraments stressing on the sacrament of Reconciliation side by side with the Sacrament the Holy Eucharist. I believe that God send You in this channel to enlighten me and push me to prepare for a.good Confession with Humble and Contrite Heart, especially during this days of Lenten Season. Preparing also to join the pilgrimage to Limasawa Island to commemorate the 500 years gift of Christianity in the Philippines. I've been listening to you and I realize the unending Love of God through You. Once again I thank God for you because through your nice, concise, & clear explanation, you bring me.back to the source of LOVE & LIFE which is GOD Himself, inviting me once again to enjoy swimming & to go deeper in the Ocean of Love and Mercy of GOD. ❤️🔥🙏🙏🙏💯✝️✝️✝️🔥

  • @HAHA-rm3ii
    @HAHA-rm3ii 3 роки тому +1

    I once went to a retired priest for confession. I did it on purpose. I got sick of saying the same sins, knowing there had to be more. So I asked him if he would go through the 10 commandments and let me know. Wow. What an eye opener. would never have even thought of some of them. It helped me a lot.

  • @faatoiaboy987
    @faatoiaboy987 4 роки тому +29

    Praise be to our God of Mercy. All the Glory must go to God. Thanks Father Chris for this Programme. I am hopeful and delighted that we have a loving God that helps us. God Bless!

    • @antonionoronha4940
      @antonionoronha4940 Рік тому

      Thank you fr.Chris for giving us so much understanding of confession.Its really very important. Thank you so much.God bless you n all your Marian fathers.

  • @barbaraadams6203
    @barbaraadams6203 4 роки тому +52

    How exciting to hear all the facets of our faith 🙌

    • @williamwatkinson5838
      @williamwatkinson5838 3 роки тому +5

      Please God have. Mercy on all of us we are too proud. To confess our sins
      That is why we HAVE NO HUMILLITY

  • @christinekelecius1595
    @christinekelecius1595 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you again, Father, for your wonderful teaching of our Faith. Please continue to feed us, for we have been starving.

  • @bobbiegeorge180
    @bobbiegeorge180 4 роки тому +25

    Thank you father. So inspirational. I hope every catholic get a chance to hear this. 🙏🙏

    • @ludivinamagat448
      @ludivinamagat448 3 роки тому

      Thank you very much Father for your very enlightening homily.God bless tou more Father.

  • @MrJOSEPHHAGGAR
    @MrJOSEPHHAGGAR 3 роки тому +45

    Please pray for my late sister Mouna ZUREIK who passed away on 26 August from spine cancer and severe pains so that her soul will Rest In Peace with the angels and saints

    • @annabloss
      @annabloss 3 роки тому +1

      So sorry The Power of Prayer 🙏🏼 is Mighty

    • @ssnoc
      @ssnoc 3 роки тому

      Bless you both 🙏

    • @christelrascon5474
      @christelrascon5474 3 роки тому

      ❤️🙏🏻🌹

    • @carmengarcia4386
      @carmengarcia4386 3 роки тому +1

      I will pray for her soul also as I am sure she must have accepted her condition and in doing that we unite ourselves to Christ's Cross.

    • @roseg1333
      @roseg1333 3 роки тому +1

      Praying for her 🙏🏼❤️🕊

  • @lovable20051976
    @lovable20051976 Рік тому +3

    Confession is one of the best sacramental gifts given by God to us that helps us clean up and be ready to deepen our relationship with God. Thank you Fr. Chris for this insightful message on Confession.

  • @rachelvillalobos7343
    @rachelvillalobos7343 Рік тому +1

    I haven’t been to confession in 45 years. I’m ready 🙏🏻 Thank you Father Chris

    • @56Tyskie
      @56Tyskie Рік тому +2

      Its truly a merciful gift

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  Рік тому +1

      Wow, God bless you! Yes Rachel, it is the best thing you could ever do and please don't be afraid it's all about God's mercy

    • @miracles_metanoia
      @miracles_metanoia Рік тому +2

      It's one of my favorite sacraments! You'll actually start looking forward to it, go monthly if you can! The graces that flow are incredible and you'll feel the bondages of habitual sin loosening, your soul will seek purity

  • @stephanieluciano4681
    @stephanieluciano4681 3 роки тому +28

    Thank you fr Chris I was so happy I went to confession this evening & it brings a lot of healing to my soul.pray that I will go often to confession this is the sacrament I neglect the most.

  • @judyhouts88
    @judyhouts88 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for taking the time to teach us the truth. I worry about our church because so much has changed sense I was a child 60 years ago. God doesn’t change but the interpretation seems to. Thank God for all good priest like yourself. Your in my prayers 🙏🏻

  • @19505jr
    @19505jr 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you Father Chris for the enlightenment . God Bless

  • @ProdigalSon684
    @ProdigalSon684 9 місяців тому +1

    Father,
    Years ago, I finally screwed up the courage to go to confession for a mortal sin. Imagine my shock, and disappointment when the priest said, “Oh, that’s no big deal.”

  • @joysolon5305
    @joysolon5305 4 роки тому +50

    Thank you so Fr. Chris. I learned so much listening to your lectures. God bless you always.

    • @berlindasangma5720
      @berlindasangma5720 3 роки тому +2

      Thank You Fr Chris
      I learned so much listening to your preaching about the congestion

  • @DeusVult1775
    @DeusVult1775 Рік тому +7

    I love hearing you speak. I’ve swapped out music for binge listening to your series at work lol. Thank you for doing these lectures, Father. Sending love from New Orleans. ✝️

  • @ralph7545
    @ralph7545 3 роки тому +4

    Fr Chris, every time I listen to your Divine Mercy lectures I feel Happy Days are here again. This educational channel is like treasure in heaven.

  • @florenadulla9739
    @florenadulla9739 4 роки тому +11

    Thanks so much Father for explaining confession I will go to confession as soon as the church open

    • @joachimtang4495
      @joachimtang4495 3 роки тому

      Father forgive me when I'm.angry with everyone including my brother Joseph n my dad Paul n my cousin ailn n this St beannette nursing home where I'm staying here for life medical reason St Brother joachimtang singapore

  • @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853
    @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853 3 роки тому +1

    I’m falling in love with my Catholic faith all over again!! I honestly feel like I was poorly catechized by some of the persons in my RCIA class I’m always happy to find such content about our faith and the teaching of the church. Fr thank you so much for helping me to be on fire for Jesus again, may God bless you abundantly.

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, Julia, that is awesome! You made my day :) There is nothing in the world more important - thank you for responding to God's grace that he put in your heart to come back to Him! And thank you for being a part of our Marian family!

    • @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853
      @juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853 3 роки тому

      @@DivineMercy_Official I’m so happy that I’m loved by God and I’m worthy in his eyes, I’m especially happy for the many graces he’s made available to me I’m truly blessed... also happy to have our blessed mother on my side. Thank you for the work you’re doing father God bless you

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +1

      @@juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853 Amen :)

  • @aniagrenda251
    @aniagrenda251 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks be to God, I found you on YT, I am learning from you more than I have from anyone in the last 50yrs.
    Please don’t stop teaching us our faith, I am so excited, I will be listening to you always and spreading
    your teachings to everyone I know.😀❤️👍💝

  • @barbaraaspengen9810
    @barbaraaspengen9810 2 роки тому +3

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Father Jesus is in your Heart thanks for being a awesome PRIEST

  • @princessteddy7079
    @princessteddy7079 2 роки тому +2

    A BIG BIG BIG THANK YOU GOD for sending His priest, Father Chris Alar, on this very useful posting on the Sacrament of Confession!!!!!!! It will certainly save mine and everyone's soul!!!!! Shall watch all your other videos and improve my spiritual life step by step to be even much more worthy of His forgiveness, mercy and love. Sending love all the way from Singapore~ May our Loving Father bless Father Chris Alar, his team and everyone around the world; with good physical and spiritual health, peace and joy! 😘❤️❤️❤️

  • @leufisasaena6811
    @leufisasaena6811 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you Fr.Chris God continues his blessing upon you.

  • @KiRiMa64
    @KiRiMa64 4 роки тому +36

    Father Alar,the length of your videos is perfect;I learn so much that I don't obssess about the duration of your teachings.

  • @TheDondajonhon46
    @TheDondajonhon46 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank God I am Catholic.

  • @utubestock8352
    @utubestock8352 4 роки тому +47

    All ears Father Alar... However long your teaching is... Thank you so much and am looking forward to the next talk. My husband sat voluntarily with me and listened, too. Praying the teachings resonated on him. God bless you.

  • @percyjackson2279
    @percyjackson2279 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you Fr. Chris for the enlightenment. You are a blessing.

  • @maryholman1
    @maryholman1 3 роки тому +45

    You explain the sacrament of Confession very well. Much appreciated! 🙏🏻

  • @ajmartin7115
    @ajmartin7115 3 роки тому +6

    47 haven't hand my talk about who Jesus is....prayers to those few who are not in the Spirit as deep as the Father's. Love to you who didn't notice. Amen

  • @ninakosi7979
    @ninakosi7979 2 роки тому +1

    You are one among our blessings Father Chris, you are truly Gods’ gift to us. Praying for you always with all the priest, God bless you.

  • @adoman6355
    @adoman6355 3 роки тому +37

    Wow!!! What an incredibly inspirational talk!!! Thank you, Fr. Alar, for being such a wonderful, holy priest who so beautifully leads his flock!!!! You and your fellow priests have the promise of my daily prayers. God bless you. ❤️🙏

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you Angela for joining us and God bless you too :)

    • @mariamagdadequesada6137
      @mariamagdadequesada6137 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Everyone, I hope you’re all considering becoming Marian Helpers if you haven’t yet, there are many benefits for us but we also assist and support the Marian priests so they can continue to evangelize and bring the message of Divine Mercy to the world! I love Father’s talks, it’s always good to know more and understand our faith!
      We need all the Marian priests to guide us now more than ever! And we need to pray for them every day.
      🙏🙏🙏
      May God bless you Father.

  • @vasaspilmon2415
    @vasaspilmon2415 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Father for the your teaching. Us Catholic needed it.

  • @dianamsyiemlieh8800
    @dianamsyiemlieh8800 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you Fr chris..God bless you.. 🙏

  • @antoniolaracuente437
    @antoniolaracuente437 2 роки тому

    Father you can never talk enough I can listen to you for hours you talk good stuff God bless you father you're a special man

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Antonio and God bless you for being open to God's graces.

  • @lucymarykhongjee2124
    @lucymarykhongjee2124 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Fr Chris for this inspirational talk I really needed it because my husband is a Protestant and he use to mock me that I go to a man to confess my sin but I use to tell him that we are doing what the Bible says ,am happy that am getting more information with your videos , thanks again ,God bless you Fr

    • @DivineMercy_Official
      @DivineMercy_Official  3 роки тому

      God bless you Lucy for staying with your faith! Yes, the authority of the Catholic Church has stated a priest is needed through the sacrament of confession to be guaranteed of forgiveness. In James 5, James says we are to go to the priest for anointing (v. 14). Then in v. 15 he says they will be forgiven of their sins, and then in v. 16 he says "Therefore, confess your sins to one another." Since he says "therefore" and and he was just taking about the priests, and that fact remains that nobody else was mentioned by James, he is still talking about the priests. This is the teaching of the Church fathers and we should listen as you know :) Thank you and God bless.