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Father Chris Alar, MIC, is the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina. He wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" and "Explaining the Faith" YouTube series and is the author of the bestselling books After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You, as well as Understanding Divine Mercy. He is host of the EWTN show Living Divine Mercy, which airs on Thursdays, 10:00 p.m. EST. From 2014-2024, he served as "Fr. Joseph, MIC," the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers. Fr. Chris's links: https://www.thedivinemercy.org https://shopmercy.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@DivineMercy_Official 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: 👉 College of St. Joseph the Worker – Earn a degree, learn a trade, and graduate without crippling debt: https://collegeofstjoseph.com/mattfradd 👉 Truthly – The Catholic faith at your fingertips: https://www.truthly.ai/ 👉 Hallow – The #1 Catholic prayer app: https://hallow.com/mattfradd ￼ 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattfradd 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

St. Faustina & the Divine Mercy: A Message for Our Time (Fr. Chris Alar) | Ep. 521

EP 75 Q&A With Fr. Larry Richards - The Reason For Our Hope Foundation

The Point Men look at what it truly means to be your brother&apos;s keeper as we discuss the importance of Brotherhood.

Brotherhood

From the 3rd Sunday in Easter, Fr. Dom discusses the importance of the Holy Trinity in our lives and how it can transform us to becoming kind, loving, courageous, and brave. It emphasizes the power and dynamite we receive from the Holy Spirit to fulfill our mission of kindness and love. This homily also highlights the examples of the early Christians in the Acts of the Apostles, who were bold and courageous in proclaiming Jesus despite persecution. The readings from Acts of the Apostles serve as a guide for modern Catholics on how to live and act in the world. Fr. Dom's homily concludes with a reminder of the peace and joy we can experience through recognizing Jesus in the breaking of the bread. Takeaways<ol><li>The Holy Trinity is essential in our lives and can transform us</li><li>We receive power and dynamite from the Holy Spirit to fulfill our mission of kindness and love.</li><li>The early Christians in the Acts of the Apostles serve as examples of boldness and courage in proclaiming Jesus.</li><li>Reading Acts of the Apostles can guide modern Catholics on how to live and act in the world.</li><li>Recognizing Jesus in the breaking of the bread brings us peace and joy.</li></ol>Thoughts to Chew On<ul><li>"Let kindness be your life mission and love your legacy."</li><li>"We have dynamite from the Holy Spirit."</li><li>"If you want to know what it's like to be a Catholic, read the Acts of the Apostles."</li></ul> Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themanlycatholic?fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1766613/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a> <a href="https://www.mysticmonkcoffee.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mystic Monk Coffee</a> For the best cup of coffee for a great cause, Mystic Monk Coffee is the choice for you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc">Support the show</a>Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee </a>page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/?srsltid=AfmBOop9a5vs4nADbJWzrM5uRKucqTz9MLZekAty0bs78HwzGizeod2J" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TAN DIGITAL</a> and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the <a href="https://ignatius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignatius Black Friday Sale</a> and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to<a href="https://x.com/manly_catholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> follow us on X</a> for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our <a href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

From the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Finding Peace and Joy in the Eucharist with Fr. Dom

Confession...another hot button issue that a lot of people simply don't understand. "Why can't I just confess my sins to God?" Or "why do I have to tell my sins to an old priest?" Confession is a gift God has graciously given us yet most of us, even amongst Catholics, don't fully understand or embrace. Confession is for healing. Confession restores our place with God. Confession saves our souls. Growing up Protestant, I (James), frequently asked what the point of confessing to a priest when God was simply always right there, ready to hear how sorry I was. It wasn't until I became Catholic that many sins I struggled with throughout my life were healed from this precious gift.  Continue to listen to part one to hear why confession was instituted by Jesus Christ, why he gave the power to forgive sins to the Apostles, and why we should make this a frequent part of our lives.  Thank you to our partners at Hallow! Hallow is the #1 Catholic app that helps deepen your prayer life, meditate on Holy Scripture, fall asleep to Bible stories, and so much more! Make sure you click on this link to receive an extended 30-day free trial of their premium content exclusively for our listeners. As always, please pray for us! We are men who are striving every day to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost!  Get social with us:Follow us on the ‘<a href="https://www.instagram.com/themanlycatholic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">gram</a>.'Join our private FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanlycatholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">group</a> exclusively for our listeners. Contact Father Dom and James directly:james.cr.caldwell@gmail.comdcouturier@olcparish.net  Resources to explore: 1.  <a href="https://shop.catholic.com/the-fathers-know-best-your-essential-guide-to-the-teachings-of-the-early-church/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Fathers Know Best</a> by Jimmy Akin --&gt; great book to hear what the early Church Fathers said about confession 2. <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/Catholic-Christianity-P212.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Catholic Christianity</a> by Peter Kreeft --&gt; think Catechism of the Catholic Church in a more condense format 3. <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/9780385479677/pd/47967?en=google&amp;event=SHOP&amp;kw=books-0-20%7C47967&amp;p=1179710&amp;utm_source=google&amp;dv=c&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAys2MBhDOARIsAFf1D1cjdWzNwi02L-YMLJ7eu1CM1ridLNgHz-nJPuCUrS96ri11nkC6L5kaArnFEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Catechism</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1766613/open_sms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Send us a text</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc">Support the show</a>Please prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/tmc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Buy Me A Coffee </a>page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to <a href="https://tanbooks.com/tan-digital-app/?srsltid=AfmBOop9a5vs4nADbJWzrM5uRKucqTz9MLZekAty0bs78HwzGizeod2J" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TAN DIGITAL</a> and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the <a href="https://ignatius.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ignatius Black Friday Sale</a> and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to<a href="https://x.com/manly_catholic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> follow us on X</a> for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxrRLZNk4WqPdgcac5vuWEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a> page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our <a href="https://www.themanlycatholic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Ep 23 - Why Do I Need to Confess My Sins to a Priest?!

God is love.  This is the most basic and fundamental reality of all creation and existence.  God is love.  This perfect truth is the fabric that binds the entire universe together and it is God's love that gives all things life, meaning, and purpose.  Today Deacon Harold explains on another Word of God Wednesday and join us in the Soulful Psalms with Psalm 139.

Word of God Wednesday-The Meaning of Love

No man has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his own Spirit . This is the beginning of the spark Deacon Harold ignites as we answer the question "what is Love?' Also looking at Soulful Psalm Psalm 62:8-10.

What is Love?

God's grace in the Holy Spirit does not destroy or distort our human nature but rather heals, elevates, and perfects it, enabling us to live in personal, loving communion with our Heavenly Father.  Deacon Harold breaks this open as we also looking at Soulful Psalm 94.