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

In this episode of Pints With Aquinas, Matt Fradd interviews Father Chris Alar about Divine Mercy, its revelations, and the misconceptions surrounding it. Father Alar clarifies the history of the Divine Mercy message, addressing the ban on St. Faustina's writings due to mistranslations and emphasizing that Divine Mercy is not a permission slip to sin but a call to trust in God's love in action. They discuss arguments against the Divine Mercy devotion, such as the false mercy accusation and the concern that it detracts from the Rosary, and Father Alar explains how the Chaplet of Divine Mercy complements the Rosary and the Mass. They explore the authenticity of the Divine Mercy revelations, the importance of mercy throughout salvation history, and the connection between the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy. Father Alar also shares his personal experiences and insights on suicide, the hope for those who have taken their own lives, and the Church's teachings on the matter.