Do Ghosts Exist? What Does the Church Say? - Explaining the Faith

Do Ghosts Exist? Who or what are ghosts? Does the Church believe in them? If so, what are we required to do about them? Why would they appear to us? Hear Fr. Chris Alar answer these questions and give some good examples of Catholic "ghost stories" on this episode of Explaining the Faith.
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[@DivineMercy_Official]

Welcome Everyone! This is Fr. Chris

[@trinhdinhtd]

Hello Father Chris. God bless you.

[@May-ig4wr]

Hi Father Chris ❤️

[@May-ig4wr]

Father Chris, my name is Annette from Indonesia. Is there any way that i can watch the purgatory movie online? Thank you Father Chris

[@evanlamin9801]

Hello! Father chris .I'm from North East India..

[@lisagroves38]

Good morning, Fr Chris 🌹

[@maryannesheehy5846]

Thank you Father. I saw my husband about a month after he died. I came in the door with groceries in my arms and he was sitting in his usual chair. He looked at me but didn’t speak. I dropped the grocery bag on the floor. I was filled with awe. I said nothing . I noticed that he had colors of the same old shirt he used to wear. He then just sort of floated out the glass sliding door. My daughter asked a priest about it and he said that he was looking for prayers and it wasn’t unusual. After hearing that I thought I had received a great grace from God.

[@jackiemack8653]

Yes possibly in Purgatory and he needs prayer. Have some masses said for him and pray for him.

[@Michelle-zk3po]

I had the same experience with a member of my family. I felt God knew the gentleman needed prayers, and went to his graveyard to pray a chaplet for him. Souls really need our prayers more than we think

[@martyngriffiths5558]

​@@Michelle-zk3po 😊

[@helenkilgallon3522]

😊

[@jackiecastleberry3550]

My son came to me 3 months after he died and said "I am happy Mom and so excited." His body was completely restored and he was smiling so big.

[@redlikewineagain697]

what do you mean that he came to you? In a dream or you saw him during waking hours and he spoke to you?

[@jhedcgap2389]

@@redlikewineagain697 surely in her dream,just like what God promise us,that we will have glorified body after we suffered in purgatory for paying our sins in this earth,in Heaven we are totaly restored.God have mercy on us,God bless all

[@maryjoanmeyers6904]

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[@nickash5]

I wouldn't recommend communicating with anyone deceased. The old priests all say it's forbidden, but continue to offer mass. There are some cases of an apparation following or appearing in the home regularly. Some of these aren't a human spirit.

[@gdust6579]

i was praying the Lords prayer because i was worried that my deceased who had taken his life might not be in heaven. God assured me with this dream. i had a dream the other night of my deceased loved one, where he was sitting next to me in his church with his hand on my shoulder, in the right middle of the pews, and people were around us talking to me. it was like as if i had been living with him and we had a commitment because it was implied telepathically that i was living with him. then we parted ways when communion started. i went to the front and he went to the back (he worked at the church on the organ) it felt so real. it never happened in this life. he invited me to live with him there but i didnt accept him. i broke his heart and he took his life.... the dream was so real though. i had asked God if He is real then please send me a dream about Jon. so God answered my prayer . i woke up so peaceful. i wanted to go back to sleep to see him again..God assured me that Jon is with Him in his house

[@Sheltieshangrila]

What I love most about Father Chris is that he doesn't just tell you something is wrong then quote scripture to back it up. He goes into detail to explain "why" it's wrong. This was extremely educational & greatly appreciated.

[@kellysmith5873]

Absolutely. That is sorely needed in our society today.

[@southbug27]

Fr Chris’ talks are a perfect of example of how good can come from evil or hardships; Many of us only heard about him after Covid started when he had to stop traveling , record, & post his speeches from his home. If most Christians had this kind of Christian education as children & teens, they wouldn’t fall away from the faith.

[@maureenbanks3702]

This was a fascinating talk father! Thank you. When my papa died I was 9 years old. I was overcome with grief. I cried myself to sleep every night for a year. One night in my sleep I went out to the street in downtown Portland. The sky opened up & my papa came down from the clouds in a royal rosarian suit doing an Irish jig. He told me not to touch him. He sat down next to me & we spoke for a long time. He reassured me that my gramma wasn't gonna die soon... that she live to be very old... that id be old when she died. (I was 50) he told me many things then he said he had to go & I could touch him now. I jumped in his lap & he held me in his arms. I could feel him like he was real. I started laughing ... out loud ... I woke up & I was actually laughing happily... totally healed inside. I never cried for my papa again. I believe God allowed my papa to come see me to heal me cuz i wasn't OK. It was wonderful.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing

[@inaacielo6078]

Wow that was really a joyful encounter, i wish my father would visit me in such an amazing dream that there would be peace in ny heart for i know he is doing good in the afterlife. 🥀🌹🥀 GOD Bless All

[@libbymurphy8465]

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[@JDiaz-ng8gr]

Wonderful testimony!

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

@ Maureen Banks Thanks for your story because I had a very terrible time of it when my dad passed. One night when sleeping my dad was in a beach lounge chair and I in another. We were in the shape of a Capital L. We extended our arms but couldn't touch, but then my dad held out his arm and I could grab his finger! My dads' finger felt as real in my hand as if it was physical. And I fell asleep immediately. I believe God and my dad knew I needed healing from his passing and that was how God did that. My dad doesn't come to me as often but at another time, my dad did tell me to pray to SAINT JOACHIM, grandfather of JESUS. There is a spiritual realm and a physical realm. When I hear the music to the prayer of ST. RITA of CASIA, I know ST. RITA of CASIA wants me to pray to her. When I hear the music to EWTNS' LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH, I know ST. JOSEPH wants me to pray to him. There's no TV on, no CD or DVD playing, no radio, only I hear it. Nobody else. God does hear us and God does hear our prayers. Many times youtube takes this comment down, but I keep telling that story because it's true and it can happen to others, also. God bless you🙏🏻🙏🙏🏽

[@SteveAubrey1762]

Father Chris is my favourite priest. I love his channel. I love the Catholic Church. My heart RUNS to the Church when the doors are open. These Catholic channels , especially this one, and Catholic radio is my sanctuary when not in Church. God bless fr. Chris.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you so much Jack for taking the time to be with us and God bless you

[@e.witover4222]

I had a poltergeist in my room when I was a teenager. It levitated my bed off the ground and crushed me. I couldn't cry out for help. But suddenly I thought of Jesus and was able to get his name out. As soon as I called out the name Jesus, the bed dropped to the floor and I never had any more issues again.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, call on the name of Jesus

[@pauljohn5940]

IT MIGHT NOT BE GONE LITTLEONE BECAREFULL

[@e.witover4222]

Oh thank you sir for your concern! This was over 40 years ago and I've never had another instance since. Plus I came fully into the Church after, and then had help from Priests in Deliverance Ministry since then. 😀🙏💜

[@AlisonDeer]

@@e.witover4222 it was a demon

[@solarflare2137]

@Jean Miller Jesus was not black, neither was he an Arab.

[@jsanmarc]

My parents, both deceased, were married at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in South Phila. Please pray for them, St. Nicholas, and Father Alar. Thank you!

[@wuzzycuzzy6656]

Same here with the ouji board. I was just a kid. God did protect us. 🙏

[@jennjo822]

This talk was amazing ❤️ I wish I would have heard it sooner. It was my sensitivity to spirit since the age of 11, that made me feel I wouldn’t be excepted by the Catholic Church, that something was wrong with me and drove me towards new age practice. Not something I asked for, just apart of who I am. I thought I would be an outcast and just wanted to have control over what I was experiencing, and all I found outside the church, was more fear and manipulation. Now I know the truth. Now I know that the greatest weapon I have against evil spirits IS my catholic faith!! Thank you father yet again ❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Jennifer and God bless

[@Andy-be4kp]

Yes Amen and Amen to this, I completely relate to you and your story, great to know that we're not alone and that we aren't OUTCASTS. God bless everyone reading this and thank you Father for this beyond amazing teaching and knowledge ❤✌🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@jennjo822]

@@Andy-be4kp not outcasts, but as my loving priest said, gifted by the Holy Spirit 🕊 st Teresa of Avila, st Faustina, Padre pio and all of the incredible mystics before us, had struggles just like ours ✨ our teachers and our family 🙏 welcome HOME that’s what I want to say and huge you Andy!!! This is were we belong ❤️our safe haven is his cross.

[@CaptianApe]

I understand! I had so many experiences when I was younger to adulthood. But they were never violent. Just seemed normal and pushing door taping things calling my name. I never understood and was worried about what my church would say. this video helped so much!

[@jennjo822]

@@CaptianApe yes me too. It has been my secret my whole life. And not my fault. But something about what’s happening with the world right now, or maybe rather, at this point in my journey of faith, has made it different and not as easily ignored. So instead I choose to embrace it and see it as a gift for me to help with the holy souls in purgatory ✨

[@Myohomoto]

I think animals have the ability to appear after their passing to say goodbye or too comfort their families. My cats Chico and Andy prayed everyday with me throughout their whole lives. After their passing after evening prayers and turning in for bed I was awakened by the feeling of them jumping up onto my bed and curling up by my feet...it was very comforting. After a few nights it stopped. I really felt they were saying goodbye.

[@gingersnap3684]

i saw my dog about 2 days after she passed. She looked young and healthy and had sparkles surrounding her. Then one day I could hear her as I was getting ready for work. Then I felt her wet nose on my face as I was waking up. As this is how she would wake me up in the morning.

[@pattiferris1107]

I'm not sure how old this video is but it's now 3-10-2024. I was walking by my old house to show my children where we used to live and I saw a man who lived there at the time He said did you have a dog and I said yes. He said every night for years they would here a dog walking up and down the stairs until they renovated the house! I will never forget that!

[@SuperIliad]

This deepens my respect for the Catholic Church.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us John and God bless you

[@treese6492]

Thank you Father Chris. My own mother came from the other side to tell me, 'you were right about God.' We had many discussions about whether He was real or not, and I was right: He is SO real. As soon as I felt her presence I automatically went into prayer to discern this encounter and I felt God telling my heart, that He had sanctioned this encounter. It did end in a great exchange of love between us unlike any love I have ever felt in any earthly relationship. This encounter brought me great joy.

[@rosiegirl2485]

Fr. Chris, I see this written over and over in the comments...about how your talks are really making a difference. You are teaching truth of the Church in a real kitchen table way...for a lack of better words. You are connecting with all of us as everyday people...not as if we are scholars, or theologians. On behalf of all that are watching you, week after week, we thank you, we love you, you have been a gift to all of us, and to the Church! You are making Jesus very proud! May God bless you! ❤

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Rosie Girl and God bless you

[@rosemarykelley3078]

Thank you, Fr. Chris, for all you do. Your gift of teaching and preaching has helped so many grow in Faith and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I thank God for you!

[@maureencastillo6278]

How about when they come to you without your asking. I was orphaned & my grandmother would appear infrequently in my dreams When I was alone & struggling. But her age was younger. & verified that was how she looked &wore in her earlier yrs. She was very devout & just seemed to come to give comfort & or warning. It was always truth & loving.But I let her go away in prayer. Even though I still miss her.

[@francesharris5845]

@@maureencastillo6278 those were angelic visitations in her form to comfort and warn. I’ve had them too.

[@smithface8791]

I hope that one day Fr. Chris Alar will become a bishop as he has that wonderful gift to teach.

[@relentlessrhythm2774]

As a recent convert, learning about being able to offer up the pain to souls in Purgatory has made sense and changed my attitude about suffering.

[@Terri_Hugs]

I'm not a Catholic but enjoy your sermons very much...even though I have been beat-up for it more than once by both Protestants and Catholics! So we both must be doing something right if people want to beat me up for spending time with you and God! Thank you Father... Amen!⚘

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Very well said Terri, I know exactly what you mean! 😇

[@treese6492]

If you are beaten up for listening to tge word of God, that person doing violence to you is under the spirit of the evil one. You need more of God. Not less. And then God will protect you.

[@user-tl2xo1gz3f]

Catholics are not permitted to condemn anybody. Whoever you’re getting beat up by they don’t even count they’re trying to get you away from anything good and get you into something bad don’t even bother with him stay away protect yourself.

[@johannachristinaodriscoll4236]

Fr. Alar it is so easy to listen to you. You are a gifted preacher. Viva Cristo Rey

[@Theflylover]

Heavenly Father, Blessed Savior, Holy Trinity please be in our hearts and souls and give us the Grace to forgive ourselves and others. Let us offer ourselves to you. Please be with all our Priests, Deacons and Layiety. Amen

[@jacquelinenguyen759]

AMEN.

[@kittybitts567]

In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

My Grandmother (in a Texas hospital) to whom I was emotionally closest, came to me the night she died (in Oregon) to reassure me she was okay and not to grieve for her. She stood at the foot of my bed and was as real as any person standing in front of me.

[@paulustarsus]

Hello from the one time, Island of Saints and Scholars, Ireland 🇮🇪 We are praying for everyones Salvation. Great sermon, Father, keep up the Good Work. ✝️ 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@elizabethsonner8754]

Thank you ! Explained a visit I had from my son about 14 years ago. 12 years after his passing. I consider it a gift from God forever after this. 🙏🙏

[@traciewestbrook3974]

Thank you Father Chris for teaching us about our faith.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia : { special intention} ; pray for the blessed Alar Family ( Mr. & Mrs. Charles, Chris and the sister of Father Chris ) : we the humble faithful ask that the family will experience complete wellness of spirit, soul, body and mind .

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: amen 🙏 alleluia : special intention; Enormous Hug 🤗, Love ❤️, Br very, very, very safe and, in thanksgiving, wishing you a glorious blessed beautiful day

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: alleluia amen 🙏 alleluia: special intention: GOD BLess

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: alleluia amen 🙏 alleluia : the Very Reverend Father Chris Alar, MIC , Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸, North America; terrific; again, the Very Reverend Father Chris Alar, MIC , Marian Fathers, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA 🇺🇸, thank you 🙏

[@alexandermaciag377]

Please pray for Poland from the evil actions of the world. Poland will never be lost.

[@j2muw667]

Poor souls.. I ask all babies in Gods presence, whose lives ended because of abortion, to pray for an end of this horrible practice. I also pray for all babies being aborted and their mothers.

[@eldergod4809]

Take it from me my true friend, those babies are in one of the highest levels of heaven already, and they will grow until they get to a certain age and then the immortality of the soul will kick in, and they will age no more, my thoughts and truth be with you brother, abortion must be stopped

[@mememcd4885]

Amen

[@sachinthafernando7084]

Ladies and gentlemen we are actually listening to a future saint May God bless you father, stay safe 😇 because of u I started praying for mother Mary, now I'm mama's boy 🌹no one can separate me from mother Mary, Can't thank you enough Father Chris ♥️

[@mavi5248]

Hello Fr. Chris..Tears were rolling down my cheeks when you started narrating about that woman who died in that house because I've experienced seeing ghosts before while i was staying in the province. A woman with long hair wearing that long faded white dress looking at me while she was ascending the stairs but disappeared in the blink of an eye!...There were those uncanny feelings too that I am always being watched inside the house!! I was scared at first but after that incident i started to pray the Holy Rosary every night before sleeping coz it's the Most Powerful Weapon against all evils... Thank you Fr. Chris for sharing to us the splendor of our Catholic faith clearly and beautifully...May God keep you safe at all times...God bless❤🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you MV for sharing that and taking the time to watch. God bless.

[@inaacielo6078]

Thanks for sharing your nice story. Maybe you are gifted. Rosary is very powerful. 🙏🏻🥀🙏🏻

[@mavi5248]

@@inaacielo6078 Thanks..They're everywhere even after transferring to our new house i have always felt their presence but soon disappeared..Reciting the Holy Rosary for the lost wandering forgotten souls and all the souls in purgatory is very powerful indeed.😊📿🙏

[@garywilliams7454]

Ma Vi What makes you think it was evil? Why does something paranormal that is obviously out of your comprehension have to be evil? Ghosts have been around for thousands and thousands of years. They are a natural phenomena like sound waves. Most hauntings are an etheric replay of events that happened long ago and reappear from time to time to psychically sensitive individuals. Why would the Catholic Church be any kind of authority on this subject? And who cares whether they believe in them or not?

[@pamelasingh8493]

As always, you open our minds to so much., Rev Fr.Chris. I'm not afraid of ghosts now.. God bless you and your congregation always Amen Bangalore India 14/11/21

[@tiozin123]

i don't speak english , this talks are very good for me, because i learn thinghs of my faith , and i learn english !

[@francinecote994]

In Quebec , we are in great need of teachings like these 🙏

[@angieespinosa8397]

Prayers for the repose of Ms Armendariz who passed a few days ago. May God take her hand and may she save her soul. God Bless her family.

[@palmacasciato1077]

Ontario in Canada needs teachings and great priests too.

[@francinecote994]

I will pray for our brothers and sisters in Ontario too 🙏😌

[@liliperrita]

Thanks father for bringing me back to the faith!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for being open to God's grace Ruth! God bless

[@gmailaideasuzetteferrer6098]

Your talk Father Chris is helping me on my on-going griefs with the passing of my mother this April, 2021. God bless you and the church!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

prayers for you mom....

[@zetteferrer6768]

@@DivineMercy_Official hi Father, her name is Susima Ferrer, please include her into your prayers🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@zetteferrer6768 yes

[@pauljohn5940]

WORLDSMASTEROFSPIRITSSPIRITSEEKERSCANADA,TM* SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

[@alextollinche9947]

Aidea my mom passed in October 2020 I put my mom's name Carmen on many prayer lists and mass intentions list for Graces and prayers I will now include your mom. Susima in my prayers and prayer lists so she'll get many Graces I still remember my mom and cry often but my prayer life with Jesus and Mary and also my Guardian Angel helps a Lot I also talk and pray to the Heavenly Father .Some prayers I say daily Jesus Mary I Love You Save Souls Save the Consecrated. My Jesus Mercy. And the Jesus prayer O Lord Jesus Christ Son Of God have Mercy upon me a sinner .🌅⛪🌅God Bless You .😊

[@stephanieprice5240]

Father Chris,I did the novena for the purgatory souls at the cemetery and did it in the car as you said it would be ok but the last day I was about to miss it. I had religion class that night and with the time change,it was dark by the time the classes ended but I still went at the entrance to pray. God protected us (my granddaughter and I) because bad people go to the cemetery at night . Thank you for all you do,may God bless you.

[@jennymary1997]

Thank you, Fr Chris for your ministry. Your talks greatly help me, especially your talk in suicides and teaching us to pray that our departed loved ones be saved, as if we are praying at the hour of their death

[@floriancenzon3801]

Thank you Fr Chris glad you were able to join us in our live chat even though you are traveling. We are so blessed for our free Seminary classes. You're God sent from Heaven. Praying for your parents continued healing and Pam. The Divine Mercy Conference SD is sold out. Looking forward to see you. Have a safe travels and be well🙏 Thank you Br Mark. God bless you, your family MIC and Marian Helpers❤️🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you FC and nice to have you with us :)

[@TeriHuebert-tq7kf]

Thank you father, I just randomly chose this podcast and I was so pleased and grateful. It has always bothered me when people told me that suicides are damned. Because scientists say that most people regret their decision to commit suicide. They know this because there are many survivors. God ultimately is in control of who lives or dies. I feel much better after watching this.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes I have several videos on this topic on this channel if you wish to view them. God bless you

[@account377]

Thank you Father leading me back to the Catholic faith. Your videos are awsome. Please keep it up!!!

[@richshoemaker692]

Good day Fr. Chris! Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to put on this Saturday morning class. Very much appreciated.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us Rich, God bless!

[@kathmac37]

Fr. Chris, Will souls visit in dreams? When my Dad passed away 6 years ago I began to dream about him regularly. He would give me messages to give my Mom who was grieving deeply. Sometimes he would come just to hug me and show me love. Other times he would just be in the background watching. No one else in the family, my Mom, 2 sister & 2 brothers, had any dreams about him.I have also dreamt about other relatives that have passed, who also have given me messages. I have never been afraid, always happy and thankful that I got see them again. If we ever get to meet I would love to tell you all about my dreams and how my Dad communicated with me after his funeral. Thank you for all your great teachings, please keep them coming, you are blessed with a beautiful gift.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, there is nothing in Church teaching that they can't appear to us with God's permission.

[@Wa3ypx]

My Grandmother, who died in 1986, still visits when I very least expect it, She seems to be telling me, "Hey just checking in and letting you know things will be OK, dont worry."

[@rgb3008in]

i too have dreams of my Grandmas passing. This has gone on for most of my life. The dreams are good and always much the same. I did not and still dont know how to understand. these dreams. I wished she was still here with me...

[@lauradiehm2012]

I dreamt of someone who I new over 20 yrs ago. I looked them up and found he just past within that week.

[@lauradiehm2012]

My dad would come to me in my sleeping state, than after a year, he put his hand on my face, said he cant come to me any more. Where he was going the frequency is high and couldn't come down to this realm anymore. I felt he would get stuck here.

[@laineyhas]

Hi Father Chris, I an glad the church believes in spirits, I remember when my son Gabriel was only a baby of 2, my husband went away for a fortenight with RAAF leaving by son & myself alone in the house, after a few nights I heard very hard foot steps walking up & down the hallway, I was not afraid but curious, and ask around the town what was the area used for in the past, I was told the houses were miners homes. So every night I heard these foot steps I felt that he was there to protect us. By the church teachings this was possible, I was never sure, thank you, he also visited my mother & sister in law, when I was home having my daughter. They stayed there to help look after my son for a day & night when my husband had to work that night. He scared them so much they had no sleep. God Bless

[@joanborn8835]

That’s exactly what my mother said when the day we buried her she appeared to me and said don’t worry honey I’m OK , I’m happy !, I love you, cause I was crying like crazy! My dad said she also appeared to him!! We were all very sad and upset she died suddenly!

[@inaacielo6078]

Wow, can you tell what happened? Learning they are happy in the next life is truly a peace of mind. Thanks for sharing. May ur mother rest in Gods care now..🌺

[@joanborn8835]

Well I was crying and crying and she appeared to me just basically her head kind of it was kind of cloudy around her and she said honey don’t worry , I’m happy , I love you and she kissed me and then she floated away!

[@zsrz4877]

@@joanborn8835 oh so true! My Mom ,( not dead), said she saw them the same way, just heads and cloud- like around them.

[@vinnydoyle1909]

These video's are brilliant, changed my life. Fr. Chris is brilliant at explaining.

[@lorettamurray6670]

Yes! Another Bishop Sheen!

[@carolineshields6916]

Yes he is Amen

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings: amen

[@Michael-yl9rl]

Fr. Chris, everytime I'm faced with someone criticizing our catholic faith I'm referring them to go to you. . . to divine mercy youtube channel...

[@bimaldhiman6112]

I like to see divine KZbin channel on my mobile download

[@belinabergendahl4665]

Fr. Chris, your talk about good ghosts and bad ones is real per my experiences. My mom just died a week after serving as a retreat helper, falling down on the floor at the retreat, being comatose for 2 days and passing away from stroke. That same week I felt her presence in my sleep and woke up crying. It felt real because I felt her presence since we were not able to talk to her before she died. I prayed for her soul after my crying and felt better. Another instance happened when I stayed at a boarding house. Everytime I entered my room, I felt a presence and would have goose bumps from fear. I told my Jesuit priest friend about it. He advised me to pray the rosary, light a candle and sprinkle holy water walk around the house praying with the residents. After we did this, my bad feeling when I entered the room stopped and there was peace in me and the whole house. When I married a widower, whose wife died of cancer and moved to his place, I felt something, a presence. I consulted our priest and thru the permission of our parish priest, said mass at our home and blessed the whole house, praying and following his lead. After this, I felt an inner peace in my new home. Thank you very much for your lecture. God bless!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing and God-bless you

[@myteachermary7714]

Fr.Chris, My mother taught me in First Grade to obey and respect my teacher, which I always did, and I even remember them in my prayers, while they are living and after they have died. I recommend them to God to have mercy to them and accept them in heaven for the goodness they have done to me. I hope this can inspire other students, and parents, because its not easy to be a good teacher, especially in our modern times. I thank God for my teachers. Amen. 🥰

[@trishhitlin7447]

Loved this presentation Fr. Alar. I have been blessed with a few holy blessings of ghost. One of them from my dear husband who had 2 weeks left in Purgatory. Letting me know he was fine. God bless you Fr. Alar

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for sharing and God bless you Trish

[@lynnryckman9697]

@@DivineMercy_OfficialThank you Father Chris for this very important ralk today . I personally that your Church teaching of Ghosts was meant for me. Safe travels and .looking forward to return to the Shrine of Divine Mercy . Praying for you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@lynnryckman9697 Thank you and God bless Lynn

[@garywilliams7454]

Trish Hilton Purgatory is an invention of the Catholic Church

[@anniematthew2608]

In all my years of being Catholic I’ve never heard anyone say that their loved one has 2 weeks left in purgatory. I thought all Catholics were on the same page that time on earth is different than Gods time.

[@traciewestbrook3974]

Father Chris May God Bless you and keep you safe and healthy on your travels. You are truly missed at the Shrine. Your passion for the word of God and the truth in your teachings are very eye opening. May God Bless all seminarians becoming Priests.

[@fiderofo2849]

Amen

[@bimaldhiman6112]

Father Christ teachings are eyes opening

[@mitgraduate]

there is no god, just idiots stupid enough to believe in BS

[@felixroyan6615]

Foolishly and curiously, I used to watch haunting, ghost hunters and listen to ghost stories every day. After a few years, they walked into my life and destroyed me. 8 years of physical, mental and emotional attacks stopped after I put on the brown scapular. I believe i was saved because during those eight or 9 years, I was faithful to the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The Mother of God saved me. I came close to death several times. Thank you Mother.

[@lisa-mariekennedy4107]

Wow...I'm obsessed with everything paranormal...literally every day, will I b ok!! I do pray 🙏...but I'm listening ro demonic audiobooks,poltergeist everything...Will anything try and contact me...I Really don't want an experience xx

[@felixroyan6615]

@@lisa-mariekennedy4107 you are skating on thin ice.

[@lisa-mariekennedy4107]

@@felixroyan6615 omg really...what might happen ..!!

[@felixroyan6615]

@@lisa-mariekennedy4107 That's it! Since you are obsessed with everything paranormal, I am referring you to an "obsessive - compulsive" clinic. Before you enter, please knock the door 8 times. After few visits, you are going to hate everything paranormal. Get going....make a dash to the clinic. On your march, get set, go!

[@zsrz4877]

@@lisa-mariekennedy4107 Are you trying to see those things? Are you going to those places? Are you trying to pick up sounds of them? Are you buying occult author’s books and not Catholic books on the subject. It depends what you are doing. Are you being drawn? Pulled, enticed, tempted to those things? Don’t be chasing after weird phenomena. Chase after God , instead. If you go browsing through the enemy’’s territory, you’ve entered his house of your own free will. It’s through the mercy of God that you are still safe. But if you keep going there, chances are that spider will catch you in his Webb. It’s all about legalities, and he will have a legal right to come after you.

[@polycarpibegbulem8469]

You are just a wonderful Catholic teacher and a Priest of God. Thanks to God.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

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

[@francinecote994]

Hi father !!! Joining from Québec! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much for your enlightening teaching ! I try to translate the best I can to my friends who don’t speak English because your teachings change my spiritual life in such a good way , I just can’t keep that just for me ….may God bless you and your family abundantly , and all the Marian family 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That is awesome.... thank you for sharing

[@georgerodriguez4853]

It should have read the Greek mythology about the theory of water spirit is and what it has to go through and what happens when the missus alike it's trying to calling it a name

[@JESUSSavesWAKEUP]

Moi aussi! On devrait les faire traduire! Im wondering if father would let us translate

[@katherinechow2013]

Thank you for all your KZbin talks. They are enlightening and informative. You also deal with subjects not often talked about by priests. You explain things so clearly and simply. God bless you and your work. Gratefully yours, Kathy from Canada.

[@monicabermea7652]

Thank you Father Chris for this clarity! May the souls rest in peace.

[@inaacielo6078]

This is very informative. I always believe in ghosts. We have one healing priest that admits he can see spirits. To God be the Glory! 🙏🏻 - from Philippines

[@annalongmei6241]

Father Aler, I thank God for giving father for us.Eye, mind and soul operner especially for Catholics.Im proud of you father. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@julietamcginty7263]

Thank you Father Chris I have a gost in my house And now I am going to pray 🙏 for him he died of drug overdose while doing the AC when the subdivision was first constructed as the story goes around

[@DivineMercy_Official]

yes....

[@gilhernandeziii4031]

Fr. Chris, On one of your talks. You mentioned about your auto industry job, your home and boat in South Carolina trying to find you way... I completely understand that feeling... Here in the Southwest, in Tucson, Arizona we have a saying.. Uno Pone Y Dios Dispone Translation: One Puts And God Disposes 🙏 I've learned who controls my plans and destiny....

[@susantieken646]

I enjoyed this so much! I'm not Catholic but was raised in the Methodist Church. In my faith we were encouraged to question and have interests in things we didn't understand. In some other protestant (but not all) churches people were not allowed to question and kids were often punished for it. When the subject of ghosts came up some branches of protestantism often said there were no such things as ghosts and if you saw things like this even in your dreams they were ALL demons. This often scared kids into not even wanting to sleep. I thought this was cruel. In my church however ghosts were acknowledged but not much else was said. They just existed. Your Catholic explanation was the best I have ever heard from the clergy. Thank you so much for this video!

[@francinecote994]

Father Chris, May Dod bring you back safe and sounds, praying for you and your family each day🙏

[@Bananappleboy]

God* sorry, just a grammar mistake

[@Cracklin]

Thanks for this! This is a topic many priests shy away from but since the church doesn’t speak about it, people find other places more willing to discuss the paranormal, which is dangerous.

[@kellysmith5873]

Tell me about it! Paranormal investigation shows are all over the media! I used to watch Ghost Adventures every Friday night, and the only reason I liked it was the historical content. Haven't watched it since.

[@ma.lizetteduffourborrell1333]

Thank you so much, Father Chris Alar, for your conferences. They're wonderful! So interesting and rich in content!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching with us and God bless you

[@jacquelinejacobson6789]

I cared for my dying mother. During this I had a thought to make a Miraculous Medal Novena for her before she died. All my family came to my house, and I had forgotten about it. At her funeral, a stone fell apparently from the ceiling, landing at my feet while I talked to a friend. On the night I was to go back to work the next day, I was awoken at 3AM by my mother's voice, calling my name. She was much younger - in her 30's. But at the same time I heard her call my name, I heard a growling demon in the background. Her voice also sounded urgent. When I opened the front door to go to work, a shiny Miraculous Medal was lying on the doorstep. Then I remembered my intention to make the Novena for her. I made the Novena, and never had anything else happen.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

thank you for sharing

[@TomoyoTatar]

I really wish I wasn't watching this at 3 am, I just finished doing divine mercy. I do it at 3:17 am because my sibling passed at this time. I saw my brother in September, on my birthday. I guess this was my birthday gift. He looked well, and I was glad. -- It's always 3 am darnit! I'm so glad the priest did a mass. I burnt incense and blessed the home where my brother passed and did litanies. I did a quiji with friends at 11 and it was terrifying. I'm pretty sure God has forgiven and protected me because I have prayed so much in my life. I did not understand this as a child, I would never do this as an adult. My brothers Gregorian masses are in December.

[@allaboutnature4u]

The exact time I'm reading your comment. 3:17 am

[@davidperez6120]

Misa that was not your brother especially at 3:am the demonic witching hour…

[@donnahalsted7718]

For years I awoke at the hour of Mercy ,3:00 AM, during the night to pray. I always thought it was because it was the best and most quiet time that God could get my full undivided attention from work and family obligations (ie. to busy to contemplate!) Now, in my old age, He only awakens me occasionally for some imminent need for some soul. These are precious, graced times. God uses the least of His people for the best of His work in quiet, hidden ways.

[@loradurling2358]

The first night in our new home I heard a voice say hello. I took my rosary and called on Jesus

[@zsrz4877]

Yikes! My first day in my new rental home, a male voice said, “Get Out!” From the bathroom. Well, I couldn’t leave; I had to live there in the most haunted , scary house where God trained me up for battle. Maybe one day Iwill write about it, and what I learned. I’m not there anymore, and I won’t even drive down that street. Maybe I was there for some reason that God permitted, but I would rather have not been there

[@eileenshea9564]

Thank you Father Chris 🙏. It's about time there are explanations for real things that happen to people sometimes.

[@susangandy3496]

I really enjoyed your talk Father. As a retired RN I personally witnessed many people during the final stages of their life span. Several would state that they saw or spoke to family members who had already passed away. I even witnessed this with my own mother when she was terminal. It can be a very spiritual thing to a believer.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing that. God bless you

[@elainelloyd7680]

Thank you Father Chris for your talks. I keep learning more about our faith. God bless you always.

[@annlasher230]

I look forward to these talks every week 💕

[@MrsGiurlani]

Same

[@dylanrunner2001]

Same

[@cheraybisaya]

same here:)

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us Ann

[@lauraw9657]

Since June I have lost my sister, mother, cousin, aunt and two friends. I have been praying a decade on my rosary every night for their souls and another decade for those in purgatory. This video has me in tears. I'm shocked as I have never believed in ghosts or souls coming to us to ask for prayers. I now realize how important it is to pray for those in purgatory, and signs that I have dismissed over the years. Thank you Father Chris, once again, for all the videos you make that teach us so much.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for having an open heart about Church teaching Laura... God bless you

[@barbc7698]

I’m a Methodist but I always ask St Francis of Assisi for protection before I work with my driving horse. He has never failed me! It’s good to know my faith is not superstition. One time in my house, after a remodeling project was finished, the very same night, I heard two voices murmuring. It was like a male and a female voice but you could not hear words. I was startled but I said “Go back to where you came from in Jesus ‘ name”. It stopped and I heard no more.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing Barb and God bless you

[@zsrz4877]

You are a wise man. Jesus is Lord !

[@taramilne9465]

Hi Fr. Chris, I really enjoyed watching this. I usually watch these talks later in the day because I need to give my brain the time it needs to "wake and come alive" lol. When I did watch this it kind of reminded me of an interesting experience that I never had before the day my grandmother died, that still baffles me but yet doesn't. My grandma was also a Marian Helper probably for several years before she passed away. The simple reason why I know this is because on March 29,1998 my grandmother had a Mass said for me at the Shrine. I still have the card after all these years later. Exactly one year later to the day on March 29, 1999 in the early morning hours, which was the Monday of Holy Week my grandmother passed away. As soon as I woke up that morning something didn't feel right but I didn't know what. I worked in the mornings and not too long after I got home from work my Dad phoned me to tell me that my grandmother passed away. While Dad was telling me this I experienced the absolute most peaceful feeling rush over me that I never had before. To this day I still think it was God's way of reassuring me that my Grandmother probably went straight to Heaven without any time in Purgatory. In the early '80s she received Holy Communion by Pope John Paul ll at a Mass of outside of Winnipeg during the first trip the pope made to Canada. I have actually seen the actual certificate. Is God well known for letting a loved one on earth know about when/if a relative goes straight to Heaven once that person immediately passes away ?

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing.... God bless

[@matthewgray469]

You may be right about that. Some years ago my great aunt died and when her daughter phoned her daughter to let her know that her grandmother had passed, her daughter anwered the phone and she told her mother "I know, I wasawoken just berfore you called,I just heard the most beautiful music,it was so beautiful and comforting" That was probably a message similar to yours.

[@samseow3114]

Fr. Chris. This is Samuel from Singapore. So much work must have gone into the planning and production of this series of videos and they are truly very helpful in my spiritual journey. Thank you for everything and I ask for your continued prayers as I go through a difficult period of life.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Sam for being with us and God bless you

[@constanceayebare1933]

Thank you fr alar. Your talks are very good for us Catholics. I come from Uganda and many many youths have run away from the Catholic church. I pray that your talks could reach them too.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Constance and God bless you and all in Uganda

[@eman2498]

I've learned so much from this talk. Thank you Fr Alar.

[@ofeliacaballero5857]

Fr. Chris, thank you so much for the vivid explanation on the topic about ghosts and different spirits. It helps me to pray faithfully for all souls , the living and the dead. Everyday, I join the Mass celebration in our Parish Church. Before the feast of All Souls Day, I offered the intention of the Mass for all the deceased in purgatory for 9 days. Since I felt so happy and trustful of their salvation, I decided to continue praying for them as my perpetual novena. Are the souls in purgatory aware of what I’m doing for them? I only said my Mass intention to God and He alone knows.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes they are

[@gigielagamia6962]

Thank you father Cris!

[@jorgemoran5784]

Thank you Fr. Chris, please continue taking us back with you to seminary, your teachings are a blessing, they are helping us back to our faith and God, forever grateful, may God you bless you and all Marian fathers

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Jorge, please stay with us!

[@mr.miraclemantm.6455]

These talks should be standard homework for every Catholic!

[@jerseygirl2854]

Thank you Father Chris for explaining everything so well and God bless you! 🙏🏻

[@auntieyoda]

Hi Fr. Chris! Thanks for all the talks! Safe travels. God bless!

[@jeannefutwembun330]

Thank you very much Fr Chris Alar for the wonderful teaching. God bless your great ministry

[@bobpickett3788]

I lost my 45 year old son 2 yrs ago. I know i can not know his location, as I am torn in grief as to his state of being. I pray for him twice daily & all my deceased relatives & shall continue until I stop breathing forever. He was confirmed during USMC boot in San Diego, but I worry almost to despair that he was not given Last Rites. How can I more effectively help his soul?

[@inaacielo6078]

May your sons soul rest in Gods care now..i will also pray for my fathers soul until my last breath.. 🌹🙏🏻🥀

[@starbuono825]

Pray many rosaries for him , sacrifices , good works , offer your son your Holy Comunions have Masses said for him . This will help him greatly ! 👍

[@EloraSelah]

I am so sorry Bob. Have you spoken to any local priests about this ? I believe prayers for your son are very helpful.and God will give you peace .

[@amysill3815]

Have 30 Gregorian masses said for him. I did this for my friend’s father.

[@8homa]

Trust in God's mercy. Your praying for him. Padre Pio said pray / hope & don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful & will hear your prayer

[@kathyarnold3896]

Hi Father. I wanted to tell you that I listened to this video and midway through I felt at peace!!! I’ve had issues with my spouse. I felt peace not anger. I called him & and resolved the issue. Thank you. ❤. You explain things and I get it!! I listen while I drive to work. I now believe more clearly our faith. Have a great day!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Well Kathy, that is awesome! Thank you for sharing that so much and for being open to God's grace working in your life.

[@michelleharkness7549]

Greetings from southcentral Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@110alextorres]

God Bless you Fr. Chris. This is exactly what i needed to hear. So many questions answered.

[@SoFloPepe]

This is absolutely beautiful and fascinating , and just what I needed and at just the right time. Our Lord n Savior gives things to us when we need it most. This is why we trust in him for it is his will

[@Jesus_saves2512]

I offer every year masses for all my relatives (30 )from my husband side and (20)from my family side...and also a mass for the Seven Generation from my husband side and one for my family side

[@jendel2845]

Amen Fr.Chris,Only the BVM can intercede for us to her Son Jesus,& Jesus Can intercede for us to God the Father,Glory&Praise 2you Lord Jesus Christ King of Endless Glory, Amen 🙏❤️‍🔥🤍💙🔥

[@zsrz4877]

We are all intercessors, meaning that we can pray for each other and for the souls in Purgatory, who cannot pray for themselves. This is valid Catholic Church teaching. And Jesus told us to ask in His Name. We pray inHis Name.

[@joannebennett2266]

Thank you so much, Fr. Chris ! You explain things SO well! Wish we could have thousands of priests like you !

[@belligirl21]

Fantastic talk, the best on KZbin regarding this subject matter. Job well done, Father!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God bless you

[@billconnelly4840]

Thanks , Father for this Teaching of the Church. Good to know for all of us Catholics. ESPECIALLY WITH A TON LOAD OF PARANORMAL SHOWS AND PODCAST.

[@MariaFlores-rl2eq]

Praise be to God! Thanks for our Catholic Church.

[@mariagarza7612]

I pray the Divine Mercy daily with the rosary. I love the Divine Mercy Chaplet. A photo of the Divine Mercy is on my cell phone when I open it

[@apd7edge]

Fr. Alar thank you very much for always enlightening me. God bless you with more so you can continue telling us about God and His Works and Beauty. You fill up my heart with good knowledge.

[@urpo90000]

This is perfect! No one have never explained the ghosts better than this. Only heard that it's only demons that copy some human that is dead. Thank you and God bless you🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for listening and God bless you too!

[@hazelsaldanha10]

Fr. Chris, your analysis and clarifications are extremely helpful and that's exactly we needed as answer to so many of our questions and doubts.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us Hazel and God bless you

[@joanhaselman444]

Thank you so very, very much. Prayers for you and for all of the Marian priests. Oh, my goodness, Saint Faustina's prayerful intercession is so powerful in your order. Bless you, bless you, bless you!

[@guillermaseria5750]

Thank you Father Chris...you deepened our Catholic faith..Mama Mary thank you for interceding us to God...

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@lisdeo125]

God bless you Father for this amazing teaching from the Catholic Church.

[@crevecouer6772]

Father, you hit a Grand Slam Home Run on this presentation. You were clear,concise, well thought out in your in your instructional . Great translation of a complex theological matter. Very scholarly, thank you.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and watching God bless you

[@susanmournian4818]

Wonderful explanation, Fr. Chris! Thanks for reminding us!

[@marysaing]

Thank you for your teaching Fr Alar i was praying for my parent soul for many years. One night in my dream my mom was with mother mary come and see me. in beautiful dress since then my worries was healed

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you

[@yessicazucca9869]

Offering prayers, masses and personal pain/ worries etc was an amazing lesson. I was glad you hear it’s never too late to do it. I learned these lessons about 10 years ago. Our faith is amazing.