How to Pray - Explaining the Faith

How To Pray: Are you aware of all the ways in which you can pray? Father Chris explains vocal prayers, meditation, contemplation, the Liturgy of the Hours, and much more in this episode of Explaining the Faith.
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[@janealan2142]

Dear Fr Chris; you are a very special priest endowed with the gift of teaching. I don't want to lose you to any of the illnesses that you said you suffer from. When I offer my fasting to God for priests on Wednesday and Friday I will now expand the offering from priests in general to you specifically. God bless you Fr Chris. I love you and what you do. From a hermit in Toronto Canada.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you

[@janteynor5524]

This is so true. Father Chris is my “go to Priest.” I have learned so much from him. He is the best teacher! ❤

[@Carolem494]

I also, Father Chris, am learning so much from you. Thank you so very much!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@Carolem494 thank you for watching with us and God bless you

[@andreasmith9261]

Amen! Thank you for your offerings and penance. Peace be with you. ❤🙏🌎

[@dasan9178]

You’ll like this one! It was a desperate time in my life and marriage. We hadn’t been to Mass in years. Our son had been destroyed by a false priest who had molested him. The recent memory of seeing our daughter die haunted me. My husband and I constantly argued. Worst of all, I didn’t know anyone who understood. I wanted to die. A friend commented one day I did know someone who understood. Someone who had not only lost her son, but saw him tortured and killed. It was Mary, of course. That reminder hit me like a ton of bricks. I suddenly realized we had been wrong to leave the Church. Attending any church had been very traumatic for me. I had left several sobbing and didn’t feel I could attend any alone. I did have a running conversation with God, but it wasn’t enough. I avoided God when I needed him most. I realized I needed to connect through the Holy Mother. When you’re hurting, it’s easier to go to your mother than your father. I started praying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy prayer. This led to a desire to learn more about the Faith, such as through Divine Mercy and Fr. Ripperger videos. My husband started watching the videos with me and we started talking more instead of arguing. When I learned how versatile the Rosary can be, I began pleading the Blood of Jesus before each decade, praying for my daughter’s soul and asking for my husband and son to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The next week, my husband started praying a daily Rosary, too. A couple days after that, he came home with new Rosaries, scapulars and medals. The following week he went to morning confession and Mass. He took me later that day as well. Having learned from Catholic YT videos that his position as husband/father gave him spiritual authority over our family, he increased his Rosary praying. I not only overheard him praying to be a better man, husband, and father, I heard him praying for me, our daughter’s soul, asking God to help us stop arguing, and pleading the Blood of Jesus for our son. I can’t adequately express how much that meant to me. We started going to weekly Mass together. He started attending daily Masses and working on consecration to Jesus through Mary. The closer we got to God in prayer, the less we argued. Connecting to Jesus through Mary myself gave me a renewed desire to live and serve God. More than that, focusing on the suffering of Jesus and his mother in the Rosary healed my broken spirit (as it says in the Bible, “and with his stripes we are healed” Isaiah 53:5). I realized one day that I felt happy despite problems in the world, and no longer felt broken. Having achieved so much so fast, I became impatient to see changes in our son. My husband took the lead saying we needed to be patient because God would answer in his own time and way. Considering the prayer warrior he had become, I knew it must be true. I do mean prayer warrior because his Rosaries had evolved. I heard him interjecting a series of prayers between decades, creating a perfect blending of recited prayers, his own heartfelt words and meditation. He started daily Bible reading and study. He began blessing our son every time he visited and talking to him about God’s love. He got our son to wear a scapular and carry a Rosary with him everywhere. Our son started asking religious questions soon after, asking to pray with us sometimes and even to consider returning to confession and Mass. Our family, which had been broken and failing, was fixed by Our Lady’s Rosary. The fast transformation has been nothing less than incredible. What else can I say except prayer works!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow G... that is quite a story. God bless you and praise Him for helping your husband, son and family. You are proof of the power of prayer! Know you in our prayers as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@juliapersaudsavedandsancti4853]

G Dasan what an amazing testimony. I’m so happy for you and your family God is indeed real I love mama Mary so much she’s a woman worth being fixated on... may your life and the lives of your family get better and better. Peace and blessings to you all.

[@richardsmith2112]

That’s a beautiful story. It warms my heart to read it. Encourages me as a father of two sons that have been secularized that it will happen eventually but in His time. God bless you and I’m happy you have found peace.

[@gr8bskt]

Wow. What a beautiful conversion for your whole family, praise God. Have you seen Fr. Ripperger's talk on Our Mother of Fair Love? Life-changing. 💗🙏🏻

[@joeyoutube8522]

Middletown

[@in_defense_of_the_church]

I’m listening to this while fishing… fishing for rainbow trout… it put a smile on my face and I felt the warm embrace of God! Glory be to Him!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's great. If you ever need somebody to join you in fishing for trout let me know 😇

[@zandramariecabbat7094]

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[@zandramariecabbat7094]

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[@gerry.shafer6101]

U. CAN. ICE. FISH. NOW. AS. ITS. DEC. 22

[@gizzyfrizzy1]

I hope when you pulled your pole up it hooked a big fish each time because you listened to this.

[@Ayatollah_Khamenei]

Guys I’m brand new to the faith. I’m starting RCIA. I am so happy and already feel so much more fulfillment :D

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That is awesome, prayers for you!

[@reynaldocrisostomo7197]

i love to pray becausethat is the way I can show God that I use my will to love Him.

[@kotikashfelister1183]

Am a Catholic from Kenya i have just come a cross your teaching your actually a blessing to me keep the fire burning for our Jesus be blessed Fr🇰🇪

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you and welcome!

[@jennjo822]

I am awoken for prayer every morning. Sometime 2-3 am sometimes 4:30 regardless I roll out of bed and pray. I am literally called to prayer. I have heard my name called. Heard the blessed mother say good morning or wake to the smell of flowers. It is my favorite time of day and I loose myself in prayer in meditation and writing sometimes for 3-4 hours at a time. Prayer is like food for my spirit I can not get enough🙏

[@helenanonis4858]

You are so bless Jenn Jo

[@jonathanhuang2955]

Wow. I woke up at 2:30am and finished some technical support work and tried to finish watching this video. Here i am, reading the comments at 3:10am. You are so blessed! I have had experience of smelling roses right after receiving the Eucharist a couple of times. The priest told me that I am blessed because only one in 6000 Catholics can experience this. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🛐🛐🛐

[@GMMayo-fk9wj]

I get the same signals. Am even woken up with knocks on my bedroom door! I think my Guardian Angel nudges me though I can spend hours with Masses and other devotions. Becomes addictive as I dont want to fall asleep to keep praying or reading the Bible. I cant stay awake during the day as a result. But I love being close to Mary archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel. Immaculate Heart of Mary I consecrate my son and family to your heart. Pls keep them protected. Amen

[@sofiaflores3564]

You are a joy to watch. A true teacher in Christ. We love you, Fr. Chris

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and we love all our Marian helpers too!

[@theresagoldschmidt8740]

South African Catholic here. Father, I pray for America and South Africa everyday.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes....

[@Lagilelei]

I was raised in a Samoan strict Catholic family. Evening family devotions are a must. We were taught by our parents to always fall to our knees every time we pray. So glad for parents paving a way and trusting Gods process ❤

[@isabelspagna6377]

Thank You Lord for this Beautiful time to Listen fr Chris ALAR He Really enjoyed studying so he can Teach Us Blessings to Him AMEN 🙏🙏🙏💕

[@reynelgementiza227]

I WAS CRYING WHEN I WATCHED THIS. THANK YOU, FATHER.

[@mariaadriasola1965]

From the Philippines, I hear you Father. My prayers, not only for the Philippines and America but for the whole world...

[@elbertlyon8495]

Amen!

[@jntwyatt]

Thanks so much Father. I learn SO much from you. One year ago I returned to the Catholic Church from a 40 year absence. Your talks are feeding me.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow, Jeff... that is awesome. Thank you for responding to God's grace! We are super glad you are with us and we hope you continue to tune in God bless you

[@agnesbaarde3832]

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[@vincentgiovannucci4048]

Wow. That is verbatim what I would say. God bless you.

[@veronicaita7082]

Thanks EWTN For the great Teaching from Father Chris .

[@percieenriquez8109]

Its God’s grace, indeed. God bless...congrats

[@strfdvd5954]

I'm Catholic from Malaysia Father. Thank you for being a blessing to ALL of God's people. I pray for your nation and Christian nations. God bless 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Welcome Cornie and God bless our friends in Malaysia.

[@susietan2311]

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[@benitachan731]

Father, please enlighten us on fasting on bread and water. Is it throughout the whole day or for a no. Of hours as the Muslims do?

[@maryannsosnowski9429]

Thank you Father Chris You are a gift from God. You are bringing people back to God

[@estervandall7174]

My name is Ester I'm from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭. Thank you Father for all the talks and seminar it's very enlightened and feed my souls of the grace of God words....Amen

[@fridaytieday]

It's true..... Phillipinos are a beautiful people. They will lead the world to Grace..... God bless you all.

[@JacekWuj]

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[@chikileta7990]

Thank you Father . I am learning my Catholic Faith again. And i am happy being Catholic.

[@gracianomendoza8671]

Fr. Chris I am Gary, a Filipino catechist now in Canada. I heard your request. I promise you to include the US and Canada in my rosaries, holy hours and prayers. Godbless you father. Was stunned by your request. Thank you father. Always praying for all priests. You are awesome.

[@venuslibrando2480]

Thank yoifather Chris

[@lbvnrw]

Ever since i've never ask to anyone or not even finding what is the Definition of prayer! AS Long AS I say a prayer to God. I'm a housewife. Thank you rather🙏

[@lbvnrw]

Thank you🙏

[@rosesoliman2492]

Very inspirational talk on how to pray. Prayers for all our priests and thank you Fr.Chris for always guiding us to the road of salvation back to God our Creator ...God bless !! Rose Villar Soliman from the Philippines

[@EMCain-rz6kv]

The Mass, the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet are the most beautiful prayers! Please pray for all our Priests, the Souls in Purgatory and conversion of sinners!🌹🌹🌹

[@virginiamaecaluen9591]

Thank you father I am a filipina and I love this talk very much. And yes we will pray for your country. May God bless you father.

[@josefinaliwanag2517]

Thank you for admiring the Filipino Christians . Indeed our love for God, Jesus and Mary is deep . The Eucharist is the center of our lives

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes Josefina.... God has a special plan for the Filipino people and he is using you.... God bless!

[@juanitalim1751]

Thank you father i wake up early today this mornibg not knowing you have a talk about How To Pray.i listened till the end .some answers my question in my heart .Thanks JESUS .AMEN

[@Totustuus822]

When I think about when the seed was planted for me to come into the church it was a Filipino Lady when I was a child. My mom was protestant and I didn't understand the relationship with Mary that Catholics had. She told me, "We believe that Mary is the mother of Jesus through and through." Meaning that she wasn't less his mother after he died. It was so profound yet simple enough for a child to understand. A lot of others nourished that seed, but when I trace it back, it was that conversation the the love of the Blessed Virgin was planted in me and even in the most sinful times or my life, I always felt her there trying to show me the way back to christ. My mom is Catholic now too. I'm half Filipino myself, but my dad wasn't the best Catholic, but the Filipinos still got me through the church doors. ;)

[@Totustuus822]

@@Happy-ft8ie thank you so much for taking the time to say that. I've been a little lost professionally, but have a degree in writing. I started a project about the lack of fathers in our society and how it spiritually shuts many of us down to the idea of a father's love. And how God in his infinite wisdom, humility, and love, gave us Mama Mary to lead our a society like ours back to him. I've been asking for guidance and you're the second person to say something like this in the last few days. I told Mama to please hit me over the head with whatever I should do because I'm very dense and wouldn't get subtle messages. I'm tired of trying to do what I want with my life and messing up. I told Mama if she'd show me, I'd like to submit to whatever God wants. I consecrated myself to her and St. Joseph on May 13th. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'm going to keep rolling with this project and see what happens!

[@Totustuus822]

@@Happy-ft8ie I will certainly keep you in prayer. I understand with the father part. I have friends who are great people, but just don't have the same life experience and can't understand why Catholics feel we need Mary. I listen to a lot of Christian religious, even non-Catholics sometimes and it just breaks my heart when I hear the very misplaced views they have about Mama. I didn't quite understand what a lot of reparation of the first five Saturdays was about until I realized that some of my friends even felt that I'm under "demonic" influence in my devotion to Mama. It's like they've actively been taught this animosity towards her and it's heartbreaking. We live in a world that desperately needs Mama. I'm very grateful for Fr. Chris's "Explaining the Faith". I've played/sent some his talks and Fr. Calloway's talks to friends and I think they're pretty accessible to non-Catholics and definitely a good refresher to me.

[@crispinaaninao9007]

Ok..im a filipino..will pray for america..thank you for acknowledging Philippines and the Filipinos...God bless us all...

[@annetteaguon4523]

🙏GOD BLESS OUR UNITED STATES OF AMERICIA💞 Fr GUAM USA🥰❣

[@mariacarolinamartinezcasad3760]

GOD BLESSED PHILIPPINES !

[@cuuvigiv8ggiv910]

Thank you Fr. CHRIS for explaing the different types of prayer. I HAVE to read this regularly. It helps me pray.

[@rurounikenshinbattousai4086]

Listening here from philippines 🙏🙏🙏

[@rurounikenshinbattousai4086]

Thank you, father 🤗😊

[@gigigonzalezgaillot7042]

I am unable to say the rosary live because of my work schedule, but it is nice to come after work and be able to watch it and pray it on KZbin. Thank you Father’s!

[@SHANEzGR8]

So Blessed to have this to the masses of humanity.

[@jackierobles7565]

Hi Fr. Chris, I am from the Philippines, thank you for loving our country. Thank you for teaching us to understand more deeply about our Catholic faith. I have learned so much from your talks especially the Divine Mercy. God Bless you and all the Marian Fathers 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Jackie.... God bless you and the Philippines!

[@carollovesburdagol1]

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[@tinam8961]

Father, thank you for your enlightenment. I am also. Filipino residing in Pennsylvania. I’ve been sharing you and your messages to my friends and family. Please pray that I may continue to do so and help touch somebody. Father, please pray with me that even one from the ISIS and Talibans learn to repent and know Jesus… that even one of them will convert to Catholicism… I pray for this everyday. Thank you and may our good Lord continue to bless you.

[@anicetagarcia841]

Thank you fr. Chris, I've learned a lot from you, Yes we all pray all nations and the whole World.

[@juliusk2933]

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[@ninakosi7979]

I have been doing almost all you have talked about Father Chris, the chaplet of divine mercy at 3:00 pm, prayer for our country, now I will include the country of Poland. I am a Filipino and a US citizen and so are all my children.. two of my son had serve this wonderful country . We are grateful for all Gods’ blessings.

[@michellemoo5250]

Thank u father for explaination of Prayers. It makes me pray better.

[@56Tyskie]

Thank you!

[@teres469]

God Bless you All 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@ladangharimau5712]

May the Almighty God, the Son and the Holy Spirit care and bless America.

[@jorenkiel]

Thank you Fr. Chris for mentioning us Filipinos. We will pray for your country America! 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes

[@delacruzgr1]

Bless the Philippines, Poland and the whole world...in the mighty name of Jesus the Christ, amen...

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, blessings to all.....

[@laurahall8931]

Prefect talk just a tiny bit long Lol 😆

[@maureenbanks3702]

I don't think the talk was too long at all. Good talks that are inspired by grace are never too long.

[@laurahall8931]

I did not mean 😢 it in a negative way please forgive me if it sounded that way Dear

[@piroskafarkas333]

BLESS HUNGRIANS too many people lost life under COMMUNISM!!! GOD BLESS MAGYART

[@vereelizabeth4176]

Lord Jesus son of the living God, have mercy on me a poor sinner.

[@charlottejabalde4920]

I am grateful that I am a filipino..people here have a deep faith in God and rely our lives unto Him...

[@herbertkizito6992]

It's true

[@marialapas6131]

And most of the catholic believes in good luck..they believe feng sui. That is divination.. If they believe God no need for this stuff..

[@grasshopper9273]

Thank you Jesus I am learning at 62 how to pray

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome Zita... prayers for your prayers :)

[@dominicbraganaza3723]

Father after listening to your teachings, I started praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary. I and my family are in financial need. We have got financial commitments to meet. Unpaid loans and ventured into financial dangers. Facing mental torture due to this. Please pray for us. I believe Jesus will bring me out of this.

[@cfrancisco4606]

"Do not be afraid." Many claim that this verse appears in the Bible 365 times. I haven't checked that for a fact yet but I don't think it's necessary. This promise from our Lord has sustained me and my family for at least 10 years now. We've gone through a lot of crises, too, mostly financial and clinging to God's divine mercy and providence has become our sole source of peace. Of course, we do what is necessary and leave everything else in God's hands. The secret to peace and a stress-free life is trusting Him completely and doing His will. My trust in Him has been tested once before in 2011 and I failed. I asked for forgiveness for my lack of faith and trust in Him and begged for the grace of increased faith. From then on, every time I face challenges, I pray for guidance and help and just do whatever I can do with my capabilities and resources and leave everything else to God. He never fails. I also once questioned God why challenges and difficulties keep coming even though I've been trying my best to live according to His will and the answer came to me through Mother Angelica, in one of the re-runs of her show. I learned that these difficulties are meant to increase and strenghten my faith in God as I am always asking for that grace. Now, nothing troubles me and I sleep in peace because I know that God is always watching over me and loves me and His mercy always overflows. May God bless you and grant you peace of mind and heart. Do not be afraid...

[@cfrancisco4606]

Increase your devotion to Jesus and Mary. Pray the holy rosary and the divine mercy chaplet everyday.

[@debbieoconnell9308]

Isn’t it the greatest thing? Never heard of it as a child.

[@leonirohana415]

@@cfrancisco4606 Your explanation is splendid and to the point I am able to understand what u said. Thank u. You never said what appears 365 time in the Bible.

[@leonirohana415]

@@cfrancisco4606 sorry i just read it do not fear.

[@GotChrist12000]

I love these talks and keep learning more about catholicism!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Welcome Kim :) God bless

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

So thankful for your videos dear Fr.Chris because you have deepened my catholic faith. May God bless you always!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you

[@user-vb3gc5se9k]

Praying for the US every day from the UK. ♥️🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️. Thank you Father for this very helpful presentation. God bless America.

[@mariannemarek7338]

Thank you for praying for the USA may God grant us grace and mercy.

[@clairephillips3227]

Amen

[@susankovach8927]

Thank you for praying for the US. I also pray for you in the UK, in my rosary group each day. I name the countries Our Lady tell us to pray for. The UK is among around 15-20 countries so far.

[@bonnymekwunye5245]

Father thanks a lot and pray for my country Nigeria.

[@kimisparkles09]

I'm from the Philippines! I'm praying for the whole world! Thank you Fr. Chris for this helpful talk!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Welcome Kimilie and God bless you and the Philippines :)

[@robinreinkemeyer7179]

Mercy

[@rubioangelie835]

Thank you

[@adelinavivas2256]

Thank you God bless you for that reminders..

[@josephinebelgera3591]

THANK U FR. CRIS FOR GIVING US A CLEAR EXPLANATION ABOUT PRAYER....... ✌✌✌

[@brooklynzoffice4366]

Hi Father Chris Alar, You are most likely one of the best priests to speak so eloquently and with humility about the meaning and need of prayers..esp in these very troubled times🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Brooklynz so much for being with us and God bless you!

[@SalasLudy]

Yes, Father Chris, thanks for the comprehensive talk on prayer. We the Filipinos in the Philippines are praying for for people in the US and the whole world, especially this pandemic time.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes LDS and we are praying the Philippines... love the people and the culture!

[@monicaboerma1188]

Thank you

[@junreybalita7625]

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[@sandranickel5636]

Thank you for your prayers and sending much love and prayers from a grateful soul in the United States. May God’s blessings be great upon the beautiful people in the Philippines.

[@bonaventurekyaligonza5159]

Thanks Fr. Chris for instructing us about prayer. In Uganda we are praying for patience to overcome the attacks of terrorism and bomb blasts. Grant us your peace O Lord.

[@perlitacailao954]

I am from the Philippines. I always pray for the USA to bless it and also for the whole world especially our country. Thank you Father and God bless. I learned a lot from you.

[@aliciasavino9809]

Thanks Father I just wake up 2:00am turned phone on to check the weather. I wanted to be sure my tennis game was still on…. how I found this amazing video. Changed everything I’m a Catholic I pray but I was letting tennis to interfere with my time with God. God does work in amazing ways…!!! going back to sleep PRIORITIES took over. God bless you I just suscribe to your Chanel.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow, thank you for sharing that Alicia and God bless you!

[@pennypiper7382]

Fr Chris is such a gift! Can’t praise God enough for bringing us here. 🙏❤️🇦🇺

[@youtubegirl149]

I have listened to all of your explaining the faith videos at least twice!! Thank you!!! I’m cradle Catholic who went to Catholic school for 12 years and I was a lapsed Catholic until a few years ago. The more I learn, the more I love Jesus and the Church he established or us. Thank you Father for helping me know my faith! You are so easy to listen to and down to earth.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for taking the time to follow your faith with us and God bless

[@michaelsix9684]

often Jesus went off to pray alone or with his disciples, it takes effort to put prayer into your daily life, it is well worth it, took me years to learn this

[@hugofindenigg3959]

That's why our Holy Mother of the Lord is always saying to us: pray, pray, pray, especially the Rosary!

[@hugofindenigg3959]

@@eddyrobichaud5832 Our Holy Mother says in her apparitions the same and recommends to read the Bible daily. The rosary is the meditation of our Lord's life on earth and is the most powerful weapon against the devil! Our LORD bless you!

[@elainearmstrong7051]

I am a lukewarm Catholic, and I try my best. Your videos help me a lot. You're the best. Thank you for your goodness.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching and God bless you

[@evarethsuareztimbang5992]

Oh my, thank you so much Father. I am praying for all nations esp. America because for me if America collapses the world will suffer. Love you Father. I will pray for everyone, for the whole world. I'm a Filipina. Godbless and have mercy on the whole world ,Amen.

[@hd911cassiel8]

Am a catechist and learn a lot from your teachings. You are a blessing and may you be bless more 🙏

[@murphydublin]

Thank you Fr. Cris you mentioning my country Philippines. I am a Filipino but living in Ireland. We have a Filipino group we called it 2000 Hail Mary's we pray every Saturday in different houses among the members and we start from 0800am to 1900pm, because of pandemic we use zoom. Fr. Cris please include our group to your prayers. GOD BLESS US. AMEN

[@margaritapagusara2114]

Ang galing nmn po.

[@rubioangelie835]

I hope that in all world.are tldoing this

[@romanawakit2000]

Thanks Fr. Cris for this learnings today. Have a blessed day ahead

[@dooshimagbahabo2533]

Wao, that is real sacrifice. May our Mother Mary, intercede for us. Amen

[@Bigteddy552]

Prayer is talking with God, giving praise and glory to God. Telling God our wants, needs and desires. Asking forgiveness from God when we fail, and thanking Him for all his blessings.

[@saveamerica423]

These trainings, as I call them, are wonderful. The info is vital for us sinners. God Bless all

[@josephting1687]

"St.Teresa of Jesus - Spending time alone with the One who loves us, alone." Learning to begin mental prayer is the most difficult work,(detachment, humility love) and not forgetting the temptations by the devil to break us, distraction to stop us praying.. so many! But, once we see and taste God, you will never want to stop drinking the Living Water. God be with all of us. 🙏🙏🙏😍

[@josephting1687]

@ALL LIVES MATTER. All lives do matter indeed! We are all the same colour, Red, the blood of Christ flows in us! God loves you and so do I. Hv a blessed prayerful and faithful life, unwrap the gifts of God who has prepared for each of us.

[@celerinomanio4331]

@L i s t e n 2 L e a r n . 333

[@louisachantung8233]

Thank you so much Fr Chris! I saw this many times but something made me move on. I had the desire to affirm and know well Carmelite Mental prayer and that was the reason I passed your talk. I pray the Chaplet and Rosary daily and have the desire to teach others how to do Carmelite mental prayer. Sometimes before, I wondered how I can be a Marian Helper here in my area. We have the Rosary Group, many Divine Mercy Apostolates/Groups, Third Order of Mary, Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Helpers, children of Fatima Marian Helpers, Divine Will Apostolate and Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of which I am a member. Two desires I have which I daily place before Jesus through Mary are: to teach Carmelite Mental Prayer and to be a MARIAN HELPER by helping others to love Mary thru the Rosary. Listening to the talk was like"yea, I was inspired to listen to Fr Chris for my answer was there. Yes! The answer definitely but I needed a written transcript where I could translate to the local language of the majority. There are many inspirational talks but always in English. Fr Chris your talk is the response to my desire but in English which limits the scope of beneficiaries. My target is the majority not selected English speaking/understanding few hence the interest to translate. I leave this with you Fr Chris. To everyone, please remember me, my desires and inspirations in your "S" of "ACTS." With a grateful heart, may God continue to bless you Fr Chris, and all Marian Helpers at the Shrine.

[@kristaknoch7721]

Praying🙏 for PEACE✌ in the world, our country in the Philippines , USA, and all over the Universe. Thank you Fr. Chris 🙏and Fr Calloway for loving❤ the Filipino people and we need your prayers. God Bless us all🙏

[@engracianuylan5647]

We need prayers in our life!

[@sylwiakouwen1563]

I do promise to pray for the USA and for my country. Sylwia from Poland

[@aracelisilva96]

Thank you Fr., Chris for the special mention of my beloved country, the Philippines. Glory to God

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Cely and I did in today's homily at the Mass as well. God bless

[@rosariosumera9635]

Im a Filipina 65 y.o..thank you for loving us and our country...rest assured we continue praying to THE DIVINE MERCY, the chaplet, novena esp. this covid 19 pandemic...PRAY WITHOUT CEASING 🙏🙏🙏😊

[@loumasilamany6756]

Prayer is talking to god

[@piaffe25rider76]

Idk why we were never taught any of this in catechism class…..God Bless Fr. Chris- he is a household name at our house!

[@loreforone924]

Praying for Father Chris and his heart ❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless

[@annancy9917]

I have been looking for this all my life. Thank you Jesus praise you Jesus.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you Nancy for joining us!

[@fideliafletcher1456]

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[@noelleperesdacosta6804]

Thank you very sincerely.I have listened to your talk in Sydney Australia.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@noelleperesdacosta6804 Love Australia.... blessings to all you there!

[@jillnammar5079]

Father Chris your teaching is so very important to us. I’m trying to deepen my prayer life. Thank you! God Bless! 🙏🏼

[@purvisderouen2258]

Really sorry for

[@Gpiwi]

Wow!! I love listening to this Priest. He has taught me stuff I never heard of in my life as a Catholic. God bless you Fr.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too

[@danielleschoenlau7861]

I feel the same way!!

[@kristinecruz7773]

I am from the Philippines Fr. Chris. I am learning from you. Thank you for always mentioning the Philippines and loving us Filipinos. We love you too and we are praying for you and your land. God bless you Mama Mary loves you. 🥰

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yesss

[@noelzamora5391]

Thank you Fr. Chris for the enlightenment about prayer, W e are from the Philippines and we will include America in our prayers.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you very much. I love the Philippines!

[@autumntatu2681]

Thank you very much for your Prayers. Live in Georgia USA and will find out at 7:30 pm EST if our Nation stands with God, not evil.

[@mariannemarek7338]

Thank you for your Faith in these times. The Philippines and Poland are beacons of Divine Mercy in the darkness. Do not forget the USA and President.

[@debbylawson6100]

Thank you so much! God bless you you from Kansas ❤️🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@leobehrens6737]

@@autumntatu2681 M mlm(nm?mmmmmmmm

[@ColeBolchoz]

The most real Priest on the Planet today. Keep doing what you do, and keep us all in your prayers.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you so much for taking the time to join us and God bless you.

[@naibebvera496]

Oh thank do much father Cris Alar i am a filipina 64 years old Watching here from Saudi Arabia How healing your teachings are i like it God Bless us all Christian Catholics

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Ty for watching and God bless you

[@ramonjrnolasco3162]

God Bless The Philippines,America and Poland in Jesus Name

[@fridaytieday]

Amen!

[@GinaZambonino]

Thank you Fr. Chris for this easy to understand, explanation of prayer. You have answered many questions. Be blessed

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Gina, nice to have you with us :)

[@lauriehuff6777]

@@DivineMercy_Official 1×@#eedd÷#s

[@judithoneill7973]

Thank you for your talks on explaining the faith you are Easy to understand i am from Australia I listen to you whenever i can thanks

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@judithoneill7973 Thanks for joining us :)

[@romeotariman4366]

GOD BLESS YOU FATHER CRIS , IM A FILIPINO AMERICAN I PRAYED FOR ALL COUNTRIES THANK YOU

[@kaygrant2928]

Thank you Father for the word. God have Mercy on us and on the whole world...

[@marygutierrez7961]

I prayed like a puppet, said prayers like a parrot. Thank you Fr. Cris, your explanations brings it all to clarity..a whole new meaning. Mass has never been the same, since listening to you. Hope prayers will also change..

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome Mary Thank you for sharing. And thank you for being open to God's grace!

[@lydiabosch2584]

My first time to Listen to your congregation Thank you Father Cris' am from the Philippines and You mention our Country I was aghast for a moment. Smile came from my face feeling elated mentioning our country and requesting offering prayers for America... Am Catholic and I will do my share and my own Country as well... Thank you Father Chris 'I will continue to follow you..God Bless you 🙏😇❤💙💜💚💛

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes Lydia God bless you and everyone in the Philippines

[@jom.5949]

Thank you Father, let us pray without ceasing, in good or in bad times!

[@anneode9095]

Thank you Fr. Alar. You’re a good shepherd.

[@margaretmunck6500]

How did we get so far from these simple truths. God bless you for giving so much to the world.

[@tmadown42]

Thank you Fr,Chris for your wondeful, inspiring, & motivational talks ,I've learned too much,now I'm 81,still learning ...God is good, we need prayers,He is everything in our life...God bless you for all these...God bless us always ❤🎉x❤

[@debmeyer2612]

TO ME PRAYER IS EXPRESSING LOVE TO GOD!💙🙏

[@MrDWCallahan]

Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

[@beth8809]

We are praying for you from the Philippines. Amen!

[@NavigatingCareers]

Praying for you and the 🇺🇸 God bless us all, Fr Chris!! Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@ofelialaconsay5790]

Thank you for loving us, Filipinos and encouraging us to keep praying.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes OL... God bless you and all Filipinos staying strong in their faith!

[@salvacioncarriedo9028]

Listening from Mindanao, Philippines,God Bless Everyone with Peace and Good Health through the Intercession of the Blessed Mother Mary of Fatima. AMEN LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US AND OF THE WHOLE WORLD. GOD BLESS.

[@gracecalagui5481]

Thank you God for giving Rev. Fr. Cris to us as Your evangelizer.

[@Izzyreal510]

Thank you Fr Chris…. Special mention for Phil and Poland to pray for the countries and U S A

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you

[@ellenthompson3950]

Please pray for a special need for me. Thank you.Hope to visit your shrine sometime. PG.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@ellenthompson3950 Yes, please do

[@freshstart111]

i WILL pray for USA, dont worry Father, I am Filipino.....God will take care of all of us.

[@anastaciaclaverol8330]

Thank you FATHER Chris Alar for ENLIGHTENING. I am a filipina am watching your videos and praying for the WHOLE world. I pray for my country PHILIPPINES and America and to the WHOLE world .

[@aracelivillabroza2343]

Father, I will never get tired listening to you, I mentioned your name to our parish priest, that I learn so much from your teaching, God bless you Father Chris, God bless America,Philippines, Poland and Ukraine and the whole world.

[@DonnaEdge-zk1kj]

QITLMN JESUS

[@gloriacheon5952]

Bless America and The WHOLE World 🙏💒

[@evangelinegomez2772]

Thank you Fr Cbris Alar for your very clear talk abt. How to Pray , I have learned so much! God bless you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Evangeline for joining us and God bless you

[@fematutina4294]

I thank God for giving us a priest like you who is continuously providing us with inspiring and enlightening talks. Thank you Fr. Cris for loving and praising the Filipinos. I am a Filipina praying for the world especially the Philippines, America and Poland.

[@maryelizabeth8058]

Father, I just learned so much.💕 I will watch this video over and over...its life changing. We love your utube talks ❤ u are helping us to convert, repent and put Jesus first...we need this in a world that has gone bonkers....we need this. ❤ thank you.

[@raquelcastillo6096]

Im a Filipina & live in Austria.Im so amazed on your teaching / talking.Thanks Fr.Chris to enlighten me more.Im also a Devotee of Devine Mercy.Jesus i trust in you.Have Mercy on us & the Whole World.🙏🙏🙏

[@CGP21178]

Thank you Father Chris

[@kafehbeauty7849]

Thank you Fr Cris for all the beautiful teachings

[@remediosrosete9386]

and yes, I amFrom the Philippines, but living in USA, thank you for loving the Pilipinos Fr Chris❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, I do... the people and the culture!

[@siewtohong7138]

I am a “born again” Christian and am seeking to strengthen my faith and spirit and to know and grow in the grace of the Heavenly Father in ways that he want us to. In this segment Father Chris has answered many of my questions/ doubts about why we need to attend church. My spirit has been weak even though I very much want to go. Now I know that I must first start to pray for strength and I must make an effort and time for God. Thank you very much Father Chris for that push.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow, God bless you and thank you for sharing. May God bless you on your faith journey and please feel free to contact me if you need any help. I would be happy to try to show you an answer any questions for you. God bless

[@siewtohong7138]

@@DivineMercy_Official Father Chris if I were to be residing in the town where your ministry is presiding over I would attend your church without a doubt even though I am still seeking the direction as to which denomination I should subscribe to. I am praying that by God’s grace I will find it some time. I truly wish that all Christians faiths can be united in one some day. I find your teachings very inspiring and purposeful and engaging. I am sure the Holy Spirit must have directed me somehow to discover your channel. To that I praise the Lord for that direction.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@siewtohong7138 thank you and God bless you

[@ingeingrid3748]

Thank you father for teaching us how to pray. I'm catholic from indonesia

[@ninmaca7134]

I’m from Philippines and an Australian citizen and praying for Australia, Philippines and America and for the whole world. peace to all, peace on earth, and for the conversion of sinners. God bless you Fr. Chris. Thank You, Jesus. Amen 🙏🏼.

[@fridaytieday]

The Phillipinos are a beautiful Catholic people.

[@ninmaca7134]

@@fridaytieday Thank you. God bless you.😊

[@cedesparducho4223]

Thank you Lord for Fr, chris enlightend us ,,,watching from phillippines ,,and we Pray all nation and on the whole word ,,Amen,

[@annabellealmado8923]

Thank you Father Chris Alar for your wonderful synopsis of our Faith.

[@evangelinelee5226]

Thank you, Fr Chris! That's so profound and very enlightening! It made my prayer more personal and from the heart. My faith becomes deeper and feels closer to God. You make it very clear that prayer is not obligations but an act of LOVE. God is Love after all. Thank you Fr. You're such a gift from God. God bless you 🙏