Noah's Ark: What You Didn't Know - Explaining the Faith

The story of Noah’s Ark employs a great deal of figurative language to express an absolute truth about God and our relationship with him. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains what we can learn from the true story of Noah and the great flood and how the Ark prefigures the Church.
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[@loralynsanchez8149]

Im a visual learner. So thanks for the slides, Father.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for joining us Loralyn and God bless

[@alpaz4545]

I was a freshman in H. S. when I purshased my 1st Catholic Bible. When reading about Enoch, whom walked with God; I would pray to Enoch to " help me, please God & walk with God the way Enoch & great Patriarchs/ Saunts do"

[@dlanahan731]

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[@traciewestbrook3974]

Thank you Father Chris for helping all of us to get seminarian classes. I never want to stop learning about Our God and long to share it with others. May God Bless you and your knee. Hopefully I get to visit the Shrine someday soon.

[@ninakosi7979]

Moments with your teachings is always beautiful and wondrous Father Chris. Illuminating us is your ministry, how graceful of you. God bless us.

[@jonsavage2587]

Thank you, Father, for bringing more light to the story of Noah. I am so comforted by my new Church and will have my Baptism, Conformation and Communion on Easter. I am so blessed and so are you Fr. Chris

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome congratulations!

[@dorcas4035]

Glory to God, congrats🔥🙏❤️‍🔥✝️

[@radupietro8760]

Hail Mary most pure conceived without sin, cover us with your holy mantle of protection, may your Immaculate Heart be our refuge🙏 AMEN.. Big thanks to you our beloved Father Chris.. God bless you abundantly in wisdom, grace, and mercy for sharing God's Salvation..

[@floriancenzon3801]

Thank you Fr Chris always looking forward for your Talk every Saturday. I grew up from a devout Catholic family but there are so much to learn. I’m so happy found this MIC. Praying for all the Marian Fathers and Seminarians. God bless you and your family. ❤️🙏❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you too Florian!

[@beverlylucky3463]

Ditto father So interest in..

[@lisanicholls2706]

Thank you Fr Chris for your time and amazing videos

[@elaineigoe3286]

We need way more priests like you fr chris please pray for me and my daughters ,family and friends .

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, prayers for you and them Elaine. God bless you!

[@michaelstoffler1015]

@@DivineMercy_Official a year ago e a little too long to WinRed the Carp of my life is eeeee with e a lot for our family is this e e e e ee e a lot for eeeee and ee and I will do it and he will do a great e e a e e a little bit e e eeee

[@pamelasingh8493]

Wow! That was absolutely mind-blowing information. I want to get on and stay aboard the Ark. Better stay close to Rev.Fr.Chris. He'll show us the way. Thank you very much. God be with you and your congregation always Rev.Fr.Chris Amen

[@joycabrera461]

This is another amazing lecture, Fr. Chris. Thank you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Joy for joining us

[@jacintascully9828]

Fr chris your a great teacher . I learn so much from your talks. Thank you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

THank you Jacinta for being with us! God bless you

[@dorisknaggs8452]

Fr.Chris, you are such a great teacher that bring us nearer to our Lord my Savior. Hope your Knee gets better.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@dorisknaggs8452 Thank you Doris and God bless you

[@analeeyu3804]

Father Chris thank you for explaining all of this. I heard this Noah ark when I was small but now I understand very well because of you . May God bless you always & I’m excited to listen the explaining of faith every Saturday if I can watch & listen , if I have work I try to find away in KZbin .

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Analee for joining us on Saturdays and God bless you!

[@milissapoisson6369]

You are so right Father, that science should not be observed as in contradiction with the Bible, as all knowledge comes from God.

[@janellemelbo4666]

That was AWESOME!!! Thanks again Fr.Alar!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Janelle for joining us and God bless you!

[@wouldntulike2know776]

Incredible information!! Thank you so much Fr. Chris!! Praise God for wonderful priest’s and His mercy on us all! ❤️🙏🏼

[@GFEEdel]

Father Alar’s class on Gen: Noah was awesome 🤩 👏🏻 😎

[@bellad4450]

Thank you Fr. Chris for this teaching on Noah's Ark. I really enjoyed it!! I highly recommend that everyone read the Bible, bc it really helps you understand better when Fr. Chris &/or any priest is explaining events from the Old or New Testament. It really puts everything they say into perspective, especially with daily mass readings. Just read alittle everyday or when you can. There are times you won't be able to stop reading. For me it was very, very enlightening. I recommend before you start reading to ask the the Holy Spirit for guidance, so you can better understand what your reading. God Bless you all & peace be with you💖💖💖🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Bella :)

[@theholybiblemysteries208]

Global Flood, Bible & Scientific Reports studio.kzbin.infooOg8mBAkJu8/edit

[@donnaberube5480]

If you stay in my word ... Whatever you ask the Father in my Name I will give you"

[@theholybiblemysteries208]

Global Flood kzbin.info/www/bejne/gny4n3eNlMZqeck

[@catherinecoady1290]

I very much enjoy these webinars, I learn so much! Father Chris and the Marians are great! Thank you!

[@annabloss]

Father Chris Alar, thank you so much again & again... You explaining the Faith-Noah's Ark...Father your knowledge & explaining true facts, are said so easy, they flow from your mouth, Holy Spirit Filled. (i have never been able to watch a movie, i get side tracked & bored, but i wanted to see if i could watch one& half hours of you, Father, I could easily, Praise Thee Lord) .Watching the True Catholic Faith is the best thing in life. I left the Church when i was a teenager, thinking i knew it all...but my dearest mum never gave up on the power of prayer, Praise Thee Lord & Mother Mary, prayers have been answered before mum passed away 20 years ago. When you think you know it all & have lost your Faith you really know nothing, until you except the Love of Mighty God, Our Father.... Sorry i go on...God Bless you Father, Love & Peace. Anna Maria.. Melbourne Australia..

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you Anna and thank you for responding to God's grace to stay with your faith!

[@jackieoverton2600]

Wow, very informative, & fascinating! Thanks Fr. Chris! 🤗 St Noah, pray for us 🛥🌞🦍

[@denieceseow1115]

Dear Fr Chris ! What an awesome explanation of Noah's Ark ! Thank you !! 'Don't write me letter'....lol Always make me laugh when you say that 😄. This is the talk one could listen to over and over again. Thank you and have a blessed day ! 😇😇

[@davidbrogan606]

His explanation is wrong and based on human wisdom not the Bible and not actual archaeology.

[@BAFarls]

@@davidbrogan606 oh darn it, I’m reading your comment just as this talk is getting underway. Ha, it’s an hour plus long. And I’ve just started viewing. Now my brain is skewed. Oh darn it. I’ll still watch..

[@roberth1378]

@@davidbrogan606 thank God for human wisdom archaeology is not an exact science

[@davidbrogan606]

@@BAFarls Here is a fine 20 minute video. They have longer ones with better photos that show the ark rather clearly, but this gives some of the evidence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6C3nJqrr7eUebc&ab_channel=ronwyatt.com

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Dear David, I take it that you are not Catholic. That is fine, welcome... but on this site we teach the teaching of the Catholic Church. 2,000 of wisdom through the one Church established by Christ knows much better than you (or me.... I don't teach my own opinions but only that of the Church). So please understand we don't follow a fundamentalist Protestant viewpoint here. And you made the comment more than an hour before the talk was finished so it seems you have some prejudices. God bless.

[@thorgt8197]

Thank you Fr for always educating us and illuminating our souls.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and making it possible. God bless you!

[@dianadeap572]

This was AMAZING Father Chris !! Thank you so much.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for joining us Diana... glad you are following God's grace :)

[@SalveRegina8]

This was so much more informative than most of my “Liberal Studies” courses (which covered the entire beginning chapters of the Bible) at university. Thank you, Father!

[@equalizertime188]

@aveMaria it's so Beautiful to see a woman as lovely as you my friend to have Faith and perseverance in Truth ,so by chance you are single I'd like to be your friend?

[@francoiseweisshardt9928]

father alar ,thank you again for teaching about my catholic faith, you explain it so well,listening to you from melbourne australia, in lockdown again in the state of victoria, church is closed again, thank god for utube and father alar,god bless you.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Francoise and God bless you all in Australia.

[@MDkid1]

This is beyond fascinating Fr. Thanks!

[@nancyheath4377]

Great teacher Fr. Chris!

[@kittyblaine7917]

Yes he is Thank You Fr Chris...

[@strfdvd5954]

Thank you Father Chris Alar! I'm so appreciative of ALL your teachings from the Catholic Seminary. Fact is, so many Catholics are hungry for this teaching (doctrine) of our Faith. You are INSTRUMENTAL. I praise God for you. Thank you 🥰

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Jen so much for taking the time to be with us and for being open to God's word. God bless you!

[@ritaaraujo5697]

Amazing talk Father Chris. How awesome is God and our Holy Mother Church. I don’t tire of learning and boy how much it is to be learned. Thank you again for your time and your love for God and His people 🙏❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Rita for taking the time to learn your faith with us. God bless you!

[@feabano855]

Thank you so much Father Chris for teaching us, I learned so many things from you, God bless you always 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@paulrichards6894]

how can you twist a genocide in to a loving story

[@rudyagresta]

Very enjoyable and insightful Father. Thank you and God Bless!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you too Rudy!

[@francinebehrendt]

This was very informative. Thank you Fr. Alar.

[@citaaldave765]

Wow!!!another amazing Talk from Fr Chris Alar Thanks God for having him,without His teaching we're still ignorant, looking forward for another video,Fr Chris! God bless you all Marian Fathers!keep safe!🙏❤️🌹

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Cita and God bless you too!

[@nickolefaustinaanne728]

I did not know the fact about the body of Jesus from the shroud of Turin matching Noah’s Ark… My mind is officially blown! Thank you Father Chris :-)

[@travisbicklepopsicle]

The body of Jesus from the Shroud of Turin? What in the world are you even talking about?

[@cat.nova74]

I've always been fascinated with Noah's Ark. Thank you for doing this Father Chris! Also laughed at the cat lovers comment

[@engracianuylan5647]

Thank you so much Fr.Chris Alar for a very profound discussion! God bless you always!

[@laurafriend3808]

Thank you, Fr. Chris!!!

[@cheerfulbee02]

Thank you Fr. Chris for another amazing talk. You have opened my eyes and my heart to Noah's story in a whole new way! I'm learning so much from you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Andrea for taking the time to practice your faith with us!

[@ritafurtado2839]

Thank you Fr Chris 😊

[@d1burns]

I've always wondered by people looked at me weirdly when I told them I believed in the Flood. I was armed with most of this information which helped me believe. Thanks for helping the others see what I see.

[@dontdrinkbleach1024]

WE still do

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

Every culture around the world has a myth or oral tradition of a universal flood that their ancestors survived aboard a watercraft. Hmmmm, guess they all made it up!

[@travisbicklepopsicle]

@@jefffinkbonner9551 no, that's not true. Cultures and civilizations that lived near bodies of water that were prone to flooding are the ones who have Incorporated floods into their stories. Other civilizations have recorded different types of disasters, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, etc. Be careful not to believe something just because you wish it to be true.

[@johnsmythe7940]

Well done Fr Chris, I have learned a lot with this, Explaining Noah's Ark.

[@dayalanbernard6143]

Many thanks to you father for such a detailed presentation of an important section of the OT - Noah

[@marycesario7662]

Father Chris, Thank you so much and YES it’s my job to PRAY for my Children and Grandchildren !! I NEED to live 825more years 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️💕

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Mary prayers for them

[@marycesario7662]

@@DivineMercy_Official Praying for All of You Marians every Day

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@marycesario7662 Thank you Mary and God bless you.

[@vereelizabeth4176]

Wow, what an awesome teaching. God bless you Fr. Chris.

[@joycendima1662]

Very elaborate and important for learning and getting to know important things that help explain my Catholic Faith. Thank you Fr.

[@marcia7904]

This is exactly what I told my son Amazing I will have to have him listen to you Fr Alar

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for sharing Marcia and God bless you and your son.

[@thania2266]

I ordered my Bible already... waiting for it like a kid in a candy store...

[@yolandalimos9956]

Listening from the Philippines..thanks Fr. CRIS ALAR..I've learned a lot about my Catholic faith ...

[@annieguro4897]

Great teaching Fr. Chris, thank you and God bless😇🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Annie :)

[@conchitallacer1279]

I learned so much this pandemic from a lot of our good Church Shepherds like Fr. Chris. Thank you 🙏 so much Father from the bottom of my heart ❤️!

[@brothertone69]

Father Chris thank you for the soul food!!

[@beckyholbrook7253]

Studying Genius Oct 2021, happy you gave talk on Noah!

[@pinkylee9050]

I always watch your videos Fr Chris...you explained it very well..

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Pinky for joining us and God bless you

[@lloydrich522]

What can I say Superb Teaching as always. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@linesj.valero2245]

Thanks for the great lecture and clarification of some key points.

[@christingnad]

I always learn so much from your videos! Thank you.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Christin for taking the time to join us :) God bless you!

[@bambigorosin6335]

Amazing father Chris.. Thank you.. Praying for you always.. Your a good Priest.. God bless you.. N the rest of MIC..

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you too Bambi!

[@gabrielladepedro5590]

Amen Shalom Father thank you so much for reaching out us with your authentic teaching from a Catholic Church .

[@vikkiwhite711]

🦘🐨Father Chris, I look forward to listening to your teachings every day (and mass etc), I replay them over and over again and learn something new every time. I just love the Jesus in you, through you. Did you know you have a lamb 🐑 in Western Australia lol. God Bless you Father, hope you had a wonderful day 😇

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome Vikki, thank you so much for practicing your faith with us! I am happy God sent you here :) And God bless you all in Australia!!

[@sabrinawoodard5788]

This is a pretty amazing truth Father thank you for always Opening Our Eyes God bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for taking the time to watch with us Sabrina. God bless you!

[@pocahontascorbett469]

What a wonderful talk on Noah ark. I thought I was pretty familiar with the story, but I had missed too many major key points. Please keep doing the explaining the faith series and your back to the seminary lectures. They are awesome, awesome, awesome. God bless you and your ministry. Hello from Texas.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God bless you

[@johntfisher]

Top 5 greatest theology talks I have ever heard.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you John for taking the time to join us. God bless you!

[@mikaelakuria6263]

Thank you Fr. I am amazed at the visuals of the Ark.

[@xifangyangren9997]

Your explanation about allegory, metaphor, analogy, and symbolism in scriptural interpretation is excellent. It’s also why I support our doctrine of the magisterium. My muddled understanding of forgiveness was a case in point.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

No problem.... keep working to know your faith and to love God through it.... you are on the right track! It shows God's grace is working in your heart :)

[@karmyjames6532]

Thank you Father Chris🙏🙏🙏

[@joknapp9423]

Fr. Chris, this is my third time watching Noah's Ark. I just love it.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Jo and God bless you

[@christinea9676]

@Divine Mercy @6:48-6:53 I agree, 75 years is pretty good for a 600 year old man to build an ark, especially with no Home Depot around.

[@elisafreixo5889]

All makes sense now. Thank you father Alar for explaining so well Noah story.

[@daido2819]

You are a blessing, Father Chris!

[@hypersonicnl]

Matthew 23:9 And call NO MAN your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Roman catholicism is idolatry

[@DivineMercy_Official]

The 4th Commandment calls someone other than God “Father.” What do you call the man who sired you?; The rich man called out “Father Abraham” to come and dip his finger in cool water (parable LK 16:24); St. Paul calls religious leaders “fathers” in Acts 7:2 and 22:1; St. Paul tells the Corinthians in 1Cor4:15, “I became your father”; a priest is a “spiritual father” w/many children; Jesus in Jn 8:56 said, “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad." Jesus meant that there is only one creator, or one true father, one “Abba”. As the 4th commandment testifies, Jesus did not mean to never call someone father in one sense. Jesus meant we are no longer under the covenant of the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob). We are now under the covenant of the one and only “Abba, the Father” Helps to know the history of Christianity.... that is how the theologians all explained it. I think they know better than you and me :) God bless.

[@jewellemendoza895]

Thank you Father for this enlightening talk on the Ark! 😇 Looking forward to your talks!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

THank you JM and God bless you

[@fredS.622]

i love fr alar because i see him as a true friend. amen halleujiah! ❤🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you God bless you

[@loida6017]

Thank you, Fr. Chris, for all your work. Your "Explaining the Faith" videos have been helping me grow in the faith. May the good Lord bless and keep you always. May He prosper your work and guide you all the days of your life.

[@rjward1775]

Looking forward to the Mary = Ark!

[@normacolon9618]

Nakedness means weakness to something.

[@marilynkho6891]

Thank you v much Fr Chris I have saved all your videos and listen to them over and over again to learn more about my faith

[@DivineMercy_Official]

THank you for joining us Marilyn and God bless you!

[@rowenal.devera7163]

Thank you Fr Chris for another powerful talk.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thanks for listening Rowena and God bless you

[@praisethelord.]

Thank you padre for this great explanation. God bless you.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Justina!

[@supermariomps]

Fr. Chris once again thank God for your ministry. I love how the Good Lord works through you. I pray for God's Good Graces and Divine Blessings upon your military family this Memorial day. (I often use the analogy of the Catholic Church to Noah's Ark; its where you need to be when times get to tough) TBTG

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, very true Mario! God bless you

[@aprilgabutina6970]

Thank you Fr. Chris for this awesome talk! Me and my mom love watching your talks at dinner time :)

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you April for letting me a part of your family as you are a part of our Marian family :)

[@muddyw2114]

Thank God there are people like this

[@johnmonahan3993]

Thanks Father

[@lermapabillan8587]

I learn a lot from you father we need this teaching so that we will know the direction of life we are going to.

[@vanessarodrigues124]

Fantastic! God is truly awesome! Thank you, Fr.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes Vanessa, God bless you

[@lucilacantu]

Thank you for all these presentations, Father. We need to educate ourselves and put the intelectual effort to understand the theological truths and principles that sustain our Faith. God Bless🙏🏻

[@DivineMercy_Official]

God bless you too Lucila :)

[@raj4301]

The Explaining The Faith series is so helpful. It's encouraging and I've learned a lot. Thank you!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Glad you can join us Raj...God bless you!

[@mignonnecorrea3515]

Thank you so much , I really love and enjoy your sermons, and teachings.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you MC for taking the time to join us. God bless you

[@madelynrousku9339]

You are so nice. I like that you say “this is really important!” all the time. You’ve thought me so much. Thank you.

[@pegminarski5253]

Thank you Fr Chris

[@MrMikepresley]

Thank you Father Alar, I always look forward to your videos, and respect what you say.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

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

[@aliciam9018]

Father I enjoy and look forward to all your videos I’m learning so much thank you for all your hard work. Unfortunately there are very stubborn people who can’t or refuse to see the truth praying for everyone. ❤️❤️❤️

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Alicia and God bless you

[@pipilnipaolo]

Thank you Father for another theology class. God bless!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, Gabriela, we are glad you are with us :)

[@annettedubois2998]

Thank you so much love this very much God bless you

[@seanhebebrand7611]

Yay! Someone finally agrees with me about the difference between truth and fact!

[@carmenmunoz1380]

Father Chris you're awesome.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for taking the time to join us Carmen :) and God bless you!

[@tpklans777]

This was an absolutely wonderful presentation! Very informative, learned so many New things! THANK YOU FATHER CHRIS!!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God bless you!

[@gustavomontemayor4518]

Fr. You are on FIRE!!! Keep it up.

[@joannewwilliams6935]

Thank you Father Alar with Divine Mercy in Massachusetts 🙏❤️👍☘️😇 I love how you explain Our Faith in Our Catholic Church. God Bless you & all of the good works that I have learned from Watch EWTN and finding out More about God’s Divine Mercy. “Jesus I Trust in You”

[@DivineMercy_Official]

You too Joanne... God bless!

[@marie-tresabetzold245]

Thank you, Father Chris.

[@dayalanbernard6143]

Thank you father, your messages with presentations have a great positive impact on the faithful (listeners)

[@mirinabugakgmailcom]

Thank you Fr Chris. Love to listen 💝💝💝 thanks be to God 🙏

[@highplainscoyote4612]

Thank You Father for telling us the truth.

[@tanryanweepeng]

Blessed be to our Almighty God Amen