Pope John Paul II: Amazing Mercy Pope - Explaining the Faith

Do we really know who John Paul II was? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain some incredible facts and stories of this pope who was called "The Greatest Man of the 20th century?" What was his role that God gave him directly? What did he really teach? And why did many want him dead? You won't think of him the same way again.
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[@roberth1378]

John Paul II we love you and need you more today than ever please pray for us and protect our families 🛐❤️😇

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

You’re so right.

[@barbarag337]

AMEN. 💗🙏💗

[@tanyac.9005]

RobertH, Absolutely! God bless you, my friend. 🙏

[@roberth1378]

@@tanyac.9005 keep living Divine Mercy my friend 🛐❤️🕊️

[@trixietrinidade667]

Yes I want to be an apostle of Divine Mercy.I pray the Chaplet Everyday.

[@chubbaandhismomma]

Greetings from the Philippines! Thank you, Fr. Chris and Marian Fathers for your ministry. My fondest memories of JPII were running after his Popemobile on his second visit to Manila in 1995, spending 16 hrs in Quirino Grandstand for the World Youth Day Vigil, and then being part of the 5-8million gathered for his Sunday Mass. Being in the presence of JPII was immensely moving (tears wouldn’t stop flowing, tears of peace and joy) and was such profound blessing. He, along with St. Therese of Lisieux, are the patron saints of our family, and i have dedicated my children under his patronage and intercession. 🙏

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

That is beautiful. God bless you.

[@donnieincebu9132]

AGAPE

[@joweiss8021]

I heard there was no crime committed that day. The demons took a day off.

[@SuperPinklady08]

🙂

[@explorer3677]

I was 15 meters away from the Pope in that Mass. I remember shouting Viva il Papa, Totus tuus.

[@elizabethbaldevia9528]

We danced during the offertory part of the mass officiated by the late Pope John Paul II in Bacolod City, Philippines. I was 11 yrs old then. Today, I am a devotee of St John Paul II and of Divine Mercy, vowing to live my life in service and prayer to God and others. Jesus, we trust in You! St John Paul II, pray for us! Mama Mary, pray for us! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

I grew up in New England, and I remember when my aunt came to visit from Portugal so she could see JPII in NYC, it was momentous for her. Only in my older years and after my Catholic conversion could I appreciate him. Thanks Fr.Chris, you are an obelisk of our faith. 🙏

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I remember his first visit to America in 1979. He touched down in Boston (my home town) and I went to see his motorcade from the airport to downtown. There was so much excitement back then. Local News media covered his Mass on the Boston Common that drew thousands of people, standing in the pouring rain. I wonder how it would be today. I don’t think Pope Benedict ever visited Boston, and neither has Pope Francis. Back in the day, now I’m really going way back, During St Paul VI visit to NYC, his Mass from Yankee Stadium was broadcast nation wide on one of the networks. I doubt that would happen today. God bless you, my New England friend.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

@@alwaysmisskaryn God bless you also sister, thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏

[@56Tyskie]

Thank you for this talk. JP2 has been a big part of my life. He is my fellow countryman and I remember seeing him in Toronto for world youth day in 2002. We arrived early around 4:30am, we wore black plastic bags over us as it was raining throughout the morning. As his helicopter landed the sun broke through the clouds and the rain stopped. It ended up being a beautiful day. I'll never forget how he addressed people in many languages at the end of his visit. We were waiting for him to say something in Polish which he saved for last. I was 15 years old and will never forget that day. I just got my sacrament of marrange yesterday on his feast day at 2:00. JP2 pray for us!

[@jessicaangeles1122]

Thank you Fr Chris for telling the world about St John Paul II the Great & his role in propagating Divine Mercy. You are indeed an instrument in strengthening our Catholic faith.

[@Matt-km3po]

Father Chris. Thank you for all the hard work. You are inspirational on so many levels. Thank you for praying and caring for us.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Matt for being part of our Marian family and God-bless you!

[@marifelpasahol8383]

Amen father Chris,my heart's shouts with Joy when ever you mention Philippines,,may our country turn back to Christ through our mother intercession. Amen.

[@joweiss8021]

Thank you so much, FrChris, for this episode. I always thank God for you and your service to bring us all back to God. May God bless us all.

[@tanyac.9005]

Jo, yes - Fr Chris is truly a gift to us! He is bringing so many lukewarm Catholics back to their faith in such a powerful way.

[@aslanismrz]

I love Fr. Chris, St. Pope John Paul II, and Ronald Reagan! What an awesome talk. God bless and protect you always, Fr. Chris!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Bridget God-bless you

[@estelaalihan1889]

What an amazing talk Father Chris God bless you & your Family 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹😇😇😇

[@PaulPark-bg3de]

God bless Pope John Paul. ❤

[@tanyac.9005]

Fr Chris, I don’t think I have ever seen you so animated and joyful during a Saturday talk as you were today. And with good reason - the ties you Marians have to Pope JP II, St Faustina and Divine Mercy cannot be overlooked. And to think, we Marian Helpers have a small part in all of this! I was smiling through your entire presentation, right along with my friend Karyn and so many other of your listeners. I, too, share in your immense joy. Your message warms my heart and gives me great hope. Godspeed as you travel in the days ahead. May you be a blessing to all those you meet along your journey as you are a blessing to all of us. See you soon! 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, it is amazing to think about God's divine Providence over all of this!

[@ladangharimau5712]

Father Chris Alar thank you for your insight and inspiration for Pope John Paul II: Amazing Mercy Pope.

[@augustpl9258]

Thank you Father Alar. What an amazing and inspiring talk. God bless and may John Paul the Great intercede for us.

[@angelorivelli1525]

Thank you Fr. Chris! We love you. We love to listen and learn from your talks.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Angelo and God-bless you and we love all of our Marian helpers!

[@marcymartinez6294]

Thank you for such a wonderful talk on St. John Paul 2. I was blessed to have a general audience with him back in 1984! He's was an awesome Pope! Thank you Fr. Chris and all the Marian's for all that is provided to us Marian helpers. God bless all the Marians!

[@716lm]

St JPII, come visit us in spirit and ask God for mercy and save us.

[@FaithandMercy319]

If it was allowed the whole Philippine population would be there in Manila to see St. John Paul II. I was not present but I was fascinated of the stories of those who were blessed to see and meet him. They all have the same heavenly feeling upon seeing him even at a distance. They also said that he has an aura of holiness that saints could only have.

[@marklara9046]

I was there as a kid, as a grade schooler, I remembered our dad brought me and my siblings to Manila just to see Pope John Paul II, It was in an open field of UST school university, I remember so many people would gather to pray with the pope, it was great to remember seeing the pope as if it was yesterday. Viva Papa! Viva Papa!

[@warriorqueen863]

Fr. Chris Alar will be visiting Baguio City, Philippines in August. I watched him say this on Bro. Adrian Milag's KZbin Channel. If you can come to Baguio City in August to listen to his talk then that's a lifetime blessing of memory..

[@FaithandMercy319]

@@warriorqueen863 WoW! Thank you. But I am living in Abu Dhabi as of now. Hoping to meet him in the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA...hopefully soon.

[@warriorqueen863]

@@FaithandMercy319 okay then... God bless and have a blessed Sunday..

[@butungo1]

God bless you papa! You are indeed a messenger of God. Your episodes are indeed transformative and always inspire me to always listen.

[@tanyac.9005]

Fr Chris has transformed the lives of many, including me. God bless you!

[@annburke6705]

Thanks fr chris for the wonderful talk, will never forget pope John paul comming to ireland. My dad wrote a song about his visit here, will cherish it always. 🇮🇪❣

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Prayers for the Catholics and the Church in Ireland 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. God bless you.

[@eleanorhouston223]

I remember when I lived in Scotland, my birth place, (I now live in Canada), Pope John Paul II, came to the Country in 1982.I was very Blessed to be near to him in the crowd, when he was Celebrating Mass. Before the Mass. He was standing between two Acolytes. His face appeared to be radiating the Holy Spirit and I sensed the "Holiness" of his person. What a Blessing. Thank you Father Chris, for this wonderful Video on the Divine Mercy, St.Faustina. Pope St. John Paul II and the role the Marian Fathers had in the "Accomplishment" of bringing the "Divine Mercy" to the world. I'm so happy to be a Marian helper. God bless....... 🙌 Pope St..John Paul II, please intercede for our Holy Catholic Church and the World, Amen.

[@wenginojales2342]

Thank you Fr.Chris for this wonderful talk.

[@estherbernardo6925]

I thank God for your mission, Fr. Chris, and for choosing you to teach us the important lessons about our Catholic faith, our Blessed Mother and His holy ones. Listening to you every time is such an inspiring, life-changing experience for me. God bless you more.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

We are so blessed to have Father Chris teaching us.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

God bless you Father Chris and your ministry of “taking us back to seminary”.

[@beverlyhintzen8780]

Thank you Father Chris for taking us to seminary. 🙏🙏❤️

[@paulpark5700]

Love you all God bless. Paul

[@roberth1378]

Divine Mercy is not optional we all need it😇 The only other option will place our very lives and immortal souls in GRAVE danger 🛐

[@T_frog1]

The Divine Mercy devotion was suppressed before Vatican 2

[@zeusandjoy6355]

I am proud that i have been part of Saint John Paul ll’s World Youth Day in the Philippines😇❤️

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

What a blessing that must have been for you.

[@zeusandjoy6355]

That was like year 1995😇

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@zeusandjoy6355 And you still remember it! I saw him when his motorcade passed by in Boston in 1979 and then I saw him again in 1999 at the general audience in Saint Peter’s Square.

[@daiakmenlangbasaiawmoit5493]

Thank you father chris, for this wonderful teaching, Pope John Paul pray for us and the whole world..🙏Amen

[@dianemcginnis6163]

Fr Chris , very insightful message. I'm grateful for be a Marion from Milwaukee WI USA 🇺🇸. I love Your talk's . Most / but , St. Faustina . Has become someone . I've enjoyed to know from her Diary . Love you Marion's for all you Do. Amen

[@ladangharimau5712]

Father Chris Alar thank you for the wonderful description of the Life of Late His Holiness Pope St John Paul II. He was such an Amazing, Wonderful, Holy Awesome, Faithful, Sincere, Loyal servant of the Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and also our Blessed Mother, Mary Mother of God. He was also my Beloved Pope in which his 2' x 3' Photo is at the Hallway in our house when he visited Toronto in 1984 upon presented to our eldest son Denis Heng in Grade 3, now an Epidemiologist. We Thank You Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed mother, Mry Mother of God for St John Paul II the Great.

[@j2muw667]

Such a beautiful example of holiness. I bless my home and my family wherever they are before I go to bed almost every night. Is nice to know Pope JP blessed us all before he went to ‘bed’.

[@AllanKoayTC]

i really enjoy and look forward to these talks. it's great because when the livestream starts, it's 11pm Saturday over here, and it eases us into Sunday when it ends at about 12.30am. and leaves us a lot to contemplate and think about on Sunday. thank you, Fr Chris, for taking us back to seminary, and God bless and protect you and all the Marian fathers. (I particularly enjoy the lessons on the Saints. they're really inspiring.)

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God-bless you! Are you in the Philippines?

[@AllanKoayTC]

@@DivineMercy_Official i'm in Malaysia. below Thailand and above Singapore.

[@goldie6649]

My Favorite Pope of my time‼️❤🥰 Thk U JESUS 4the gift of our Beloved John Paul Ii‼️❤🙏🇺🇸

[@simonaofsydney]

Oh what a day it was when PJPll came to visit us in Auckland NZ in 1986. God bless u Fr Chris

[@irinejessjohnson7132]

Such an inspiring sharing about our late Pope John Paul II. He is loved by millions and they have felt his charismatic aura displayed so lovingly during his reign as our Holy Father......truly filled with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit . Thank you Father Chris for this beautiful sharing 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@catholiclife9304]

Pray for us Saint John Paul 2. You're a man I would like to emulate. 🙏

[@felixpena359]

Thanks be to God Fr. CHRIS You are so amazing.Thanks Praise God we hope to meet with You with All Pilgrims from Toronto with LOVE

[@betteshellhorn1550]

Thank you Fr. Chris for this amazing seminary lesson about St Pope John Paul II! I am sooo thankful for the Marians! It is such a great blessing to be a Marian Helper! God bless all of the Marians and Marian Helpers! ❤️✝️🙏🏼❤️

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

I echo everything you say

[@tanyac.9005]

Yes, it’s a great blessing to be a Marian Helper!

[@normagonzalez2983]

AND LUPE AND I ARE BLESSED, TODAY WE CELEBRATE 56 YEARS OF MARRIAGE - BLESSED BE GOD! AMEN 🫂🤲💐🙏🏼🙏🏼💓💞 AMO FOREVER 👏👏👏👏

[@simonboutros1842]

“Lebanon is more than a country. It is a message of freedom and an example of pluralism for East and West.” Quote from Pope John Paul II on his visit to Lebanon in 1997. Dear Saint John Paul II, please pray for Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@joanhaselman444]

I have gotten to know Saint Charbel at the beginning of this summer, and I promise you I will ALWAYS pray for Lebanon. When I was a new Convert, in the early 1970's I saw a piece about JPII when he was a Cardinal in Poland. Something just *stopped* up inside of me, and I said, "He's going to be our next Pope" He wasn't, JPI was, but then he died 33 days later, and Saint JPII was elected. I really lean on him and his prayers.

[@Magdalena12345]

May God bless you, beloved Marian Fathers! Happy 349 Anniversary of your beautiful Order! Great talk on John Paul II! Marian Helper from Poland

[@rosamaria435]

It was wonderful to learn of Pope John Paul II's (of beloved memory), daily religious devotions, too. Thanks very much for this posting!!

[@felixpena359]

Yes..Thanks Fr. CHRIS , Thanks for this great information about Our great St.John Paul 'll, He is really amazing , great St.John Paul 'll, . Thanks very much..All God's Blessings to you All Marian Priests... We ask our Dear St.John Paul'll, that many Pilgrims can come back to the Shrine of Divine Mercy next Year 2023..We All pray for All great Blessings to you All . We have been to the Shrine for 20 Years and we love to see the Shrine again.. We also invite everyone to join us watch EWTN.The Miracle Network... Greetings from Toronto with LOVE...Mary Anne, Felix Pena EWTN Media Missionaries Coordinators with LOVE and Blessings to you All....

[@nancycannon5033]

Fr.Alar, your enthusiasm always touches my soul. God bless you always!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you, yes we love our faith!

[@leasandham4813]

Thank you Fr Chris!

[@winifredfew7336]

I watched his story on EWTN today Part 1.. it was very good. But I couldn’t help but cry at times. It was very moving. Can’t wait for Part 2

[@coloniabcs97174]

Fr. Chris, tyf bringing this beautiful message of Divine Mercy. I never knew that St. Pope John Paul II was so devoted to the Divine Mercy and what's so amazing to me, is that he was able to celebrate Holy Mass and went into a coma immediately after and died immediately after that. God bless you and thanks for taking me back to seminary.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless you!

[@suzannemoloney9465]

Love you fr Chris. Best talk ever

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Somehow I find myself saying that every week “best talk ever”. Father Chris puts so much effort into preparing every talk.

[@suzannemoloney9465]

@@alwaysmisskaryn he is so special. So glad he came back to seminary and got ordained. He is such an inspiration. I love our Marian fathers. Especially fr chris , fr calloway and fr Gabe.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@suzannemoloney9465 You are so correct. Father Chris is my hands down favorite. I agree, Father Chris is a blessing to us all, and he is so humble and compassionate. He gave up so much for the priesthood. While he was describing Saint John Paul II today it made me think about the profound effect St John Paul has on him. Father Chris is emulating the best. I love these Saturday talks. God bless you Suzanne.

[@suzannemoloney9465]

@@alwaysmisskaryn fr chris girl friend Gina was amazing. He had already left her once to become a priest but in his last year of seminary he left and went back to her for a year. He realised he made a mistake but didnt want to hurt her a second time. But she new he needed to become a priest and told him to go back to the Marians. I dont think i would have wanted to lose him but she put God first

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@suzannemoloney9465 ❤️

[@carmenvelasquez8878]

Beautiful talk on St. John Paul lI❤🙏🧎‍♀️🙏 Ty🙏 Father Chris for taking us To Seminary Classes you are truly a Warrior for God‼️ God be with you & protect you🙏 Amen🙏 Peace☮️ & with your Spirit 🕊

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for joining us and God-bless you

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

Best information always! Bless you Father Chris! Thank you so much 😊

[@lloydrich522]

Wow! Wonderful talk today Father Chris what a Great man John Paul was one of the Greatest Pope's there ever was! 🕍

[@thequarantinecatholic]

Beautiful message, thank you Father Chris!!

[@rubioangelie835]

God bless America too fr. Chris for helping other countries always

[@vitaceniza-villanueva6471]

PRAISE TO YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST!!!

[@gloriaruiz2332]

Thank you Fr Chris!!! For refreshing my memories about St JP11. I gave ears to a very disturbing talk about JP11 the other day that I came crying to the Lord in my prayers!.Thank you so much for all you do to guide us to heaven.❤

[@TonyBanks21]

My All-time favourite Pope !!

[@michaelhaywood8262]

Except for St Peter?

[@Jose-up2wg]

Fr. Chris, thank you so much for doing these talks! Yesterday was my 19th birthday - my first one away from home, and learning about the faith has helped me feel less lonely.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@56Tyskie]

Happy birthday!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

That's awesome Jose God-bless you my friend!

[@jomagtibay6756]

That was 1994 when Pope visited Philippines, and I named my 1st born Paulo. And all other infant boys born that year was named either John Paul or Joseph Paul or just Paolo... amazing ..

[@diegovallejo9045]

Father Chris, Divine Mercy came To my Life two years ago, and your talks brought me Back To the father’s house Just like the prodigal son. Tomorrow Is my Confirmation, thanks To God, Saint Faustina and you!!!!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow Diego that is awesome! God-bless you and thank you for being open to God's grace! Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help you in your spiritual journey..

[@DivineMercy_Official]

@@darrencarrie9325 , I would love to come to Ireland

[@pennypiper7382]

I’ve got goose bumps …..S.Faustina saw her own canonisation! ❤

[@juneweerasinghe325]

Thank you father chris for bringing us more and more closer to God.

[@lcostantino7931]

Thank you fr Alar ur teaching has brought me back into Catholic teaching..... Listening EVERY day..... God bless you,,, I'm sharing with all I know....

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for listening and sharing this message of mercy, God-bless you!

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

INCREDIBLE just INCREDIBLE. I always knew the accounts of Saint John Paul II ‘s holiness, but the Divine intervention/ “coincidences” that occurred from his early priesthood right up through his papacy were stunning. The connections with the Marian Fathers, their providing Saint Faustina’s Diary to the Holy Father, when he was shot, his influence on Father Kaz’s vocation, (as Father spoke about in the homily this morning), and Father Kaz being a part of the movement in Poland, all overwhelm me, in the best possible way. My heart is so full. Father Chris, listening to all the information that you gave us today, about this great saint’s holiness, kindness, compassion, work-ethic, and no nonsense approach, shows me his profound influence on your priesthood. You are emulating the best. (It sounds like you also learned a great work ethic from your dad). The whole lesson was informative and when you got to the conclusion focusing on “the Sparks from Poland” , namely, Divine Mercy, Saint Faustina, Saint John Paul II and the Marian Fathers, I was cheering and joyful tearing here in my house. The interconnection with the Marian Community and these two great Saints of the twentieth century is just stunning. While reading my social media earlier today, many in my age group credit Saint John Paul II, with reeling us back in. For me, he was the beginning of reestablishing my Catholic roots. Fast forward to now, I thank God every day for having found this community. The Marians continue the work Saint John Paul II began in my life.😇 I pray that all The lukewarm Catholics can discover this richness and fullness of our precious faith. May God bless all who are watching today. 😇😇😇😇😇. God bless you Father Chris, and thank you for being such a passionate messenger of God’s word.

[@roberth1378]

Amen 😇

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow Karyn so beautifully said, God-bless you! Being a partner with people like yourself and the others is an honor and a privilege and a lot of grace from God

[@tanyac.9005]

Karyn, I was cheering right along with you, my friend! 👏👏 So happy and proud to be a part of this Marian family. The connections between Pope JP II and the Marians is just incredible. All I can say is WOW! We sure found the right place to hang out hat, didn’t we?

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@tanyac.9005 ❤❤️❣️👍🏻

[@lizabetcast]

@@alwaysmisskaryn Amen.

[@felixpena359]

Fr.Chris , Please remember there be many Pilgrims who will come back to the Shrine next Year 2023 The Shrine will be full on the Pilgrims on The feast of Divine Mercy and many will receive God's Blessings to you All..Thanks greetings from Toronto with LOVE

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, we hope so! God-bless you

[@xavier736]

Thank you Fr Chris for giving us seminary teaching I was very fortunate to meet 2 saints when I was a young boy I lived very close to the convent of saint mother Teresa of Calcutta Also my mother-in-law was an orphan baby brought up by mother Teresa at the time and was named after her When saint Pope John Paul II came to visit Saint mother Teresa in Calcutta I got to meet him God bless you Fr Chris for all the time you spend doing your research and then sharing it with us

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you for watching with us and God-bless you

[@andreapotter7642]

Fr Alar, your series on The Faith has inspired me to become a catechumen! I was (somewhat) raised Baptist, and now see the fullness of Christ in the Catholic Church. I'm loving it! Thank you so much!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Wow, Andrea, that is awesome and God-bless you!

[@eithnereid9200]

Greetings from Scotland Fr Chris you are literally a God send. Prayers offered 🙏🙏🙏

[@feliciapoccatek6590]

Father, your enthusiasm is contagious!!! I loved this lecture!! I appreciate “Divine Mercy Sunday” even more!! Pls. Pray for me as I’m dealing with challenges in my life!!! Blessed is GOD, forever!!

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

@@feliciapoccatek6590 Praying for you and that God answers your prayers God bless you

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, prayers for you 🙏

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you and God bless everyone in Scotland!

[@yadiraleyvarodriguez9326]

This was truly amazing !!! Thank you sooo much !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rosamaria435]

Thank you for this great, beautiful and INSPIRING video, Fr. Chris Alaird ,about such a wonderful Pope!! He was so very devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her Son; a very Marian Pope.

[@rowenamillan7324]

Very awesome topic. We love you St John Paul II. Thank u Fr Chris

[@veronicabradley5433]

St. John Paul, please pray for the whole world. Amen.

[@pennypiper7382]

Fr Chris! We need you Marian Fathers here in Australia. God bless you all!❤

[@carmelherbert1622]

One of my favourite Saints John Paul II such a Holy face To be mentioned in St Faustina's Diary as given to her from Jesus "A spark from Poland who will prepare the world for the SECOND coming" is amazing.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Pope John Paul, II,St Faustina and St Maximilian Kolbe were all in such close proximity to one another at various points in their lives. Fascinating.

[@HelenETSmith-fx2dv]

I was 20 years old when Pope St. John Paul II ascended to the Papacy. My parents were so excited and their excitement caused me to be excited. I followed everything about this great man. I was so proud when he came to the Cathedral Basilica here in Newark, New Jersey. I only lived a block down the hill from the Basilica. The energy around the neighborhood was astounding!!! because Catholics as well as non-Catholics was around the whole church to get a glimpse of the Pope. The big Megatron tvs were set up. When we saw him entering the Basilica on those tvs, the whole neighborhood erupted in cheers and applause. My eyes welled up because it was magnificent to see all the non-Catholics cheering just as loud as the the Catholics. The cheers became even louder when he appeared in the famous Pope Mobile around the church. What an afternoon👏👏👏!!! That was a testament to this great man. My whole family and other relatives also went to the stadium where we actually saw him in the flesh and, it was so holy and wonderful for us New Jerseyans. I have followed his whole "Pope" career until he died. There are some things that he should not have done but, all that is overshadowed by his greatness and holiness. I for one miss him so much because he was the Pope of my adult life and I followed everything he did. I loved him so much and always pray to him. VIVA SANTO PAPA!!!

[@shinebrightwithjesus4397]

Thank you Fr Chris for your teachings and setting the record straight on so many issues. Now it’s time to get the writings of Luisa Piccarreta in The Book of Heaven, The 24 Hours of the Passion of our Lord and The Virgin Mary in the Kingdom of the Divine Will out to the world. May God Glorify His Servant Luisa and May His Kingdom reign on earth as in Heaven 🙏❤🕊️

[@faaulusaurosastowers9154]

Fr Chris such an amazing talk, thank you so much for the hard work in putting together not only this presentation but every presentation. So informative and very inspiring. Im so grateful to God for the gift of you, Fr Chris, and the provision of these platforms to deliver the messages to all corners of the world, i believe God orchestrated this particular time to listen to this amazing talk to revive my divine mercy follower/membership. God bless you Fr Chris.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

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

[@sofiamalacara2020]

Love your talk today Father Chris pretty interesting. Thank you for sharing & teaching us all. God bless you.

[@tanyac.9005]

One of his best talks ever! God bless you, Sofia. 🙏

[@MP-vd1ck]

God bless you father Chris

[@gemmabienGo4100]

Thank you so much Fr. Chris🙂

[@ofeliacaballero5857]

Fr. Chris, thank you for the wonderful extraordinary joy you fill our hearts today! With your special message on Divine Mercy on the Feast of St. John Paul, it permeates our hearts that this message be spread and shared to the whole world.Thanks to St. John Paul and St. Faustina whom God has chosen ahead of us, that by their lives in obedience and communion with Him, the Divine Mercy will continue to be received in humility, gratitude and love. About the life story of St. John Paul, it’s worthy of imitation specially his life of prayer so immerse in the presence of God that sparks holiness in whatever he does and says. The effect of personal prayer in complete communion with God brings blessings and graces to others and eternal life in heaven. Fr. Chris, your tireless and inexhaustible inner strength is amazing, fascinating and very inspiring! God bless you and prayers for you and Brother Marc who is your constant loyal companion in the livestream.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Offering daily prayers for the Marian Community.

[@ofeliacaballero5857]

Karyn, your offering is a beautiful gesture of love and generosity for the Marian community, thank you, God loves you.

[@taramilne9465]

Fr. Chris I listened to this talk Saturday afternoon and I really enjoyed it. I actually read four biographies on St. Pope John Paul ll last winter. In my opinion St. John Paul ll is one of the best examples how to forgive someone when he forgave Mehmet Ali Agca. He also showed how to be a true peacemaker by growing up during World War II and helping to bring down the Berlin Wall. Fr. Chris, you did a really good job with this talk. God bless you Fr. Chris now and always.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Tara and it's nice to see you here again. God-bless you!

[@donnieincebu9132]

God bless you Donnie&Rusel Philippines

[@vickydalauta8355]

St. John Paul is really a lover of the “Holy Hour” One of the priests in the Philippines had only one wish on his birthday ... see the holy Father on his visit in the Philippines. But his responsibility won’t allow him. But lo and behold the holy Father came to the room where they had the Adoration. It was not in his schedule:)💕 fr’s Wish was granted at the same time kissed the Pope’s hand & rcvd his blessings 😇

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

That’s an amazing story WOW

[@EndorphinsGalore]

John Paul II we love you!!❤❤❤ Pls pray for us!!

[@Twannyberg]

Thankyou, god bless all of you there at the shrine!!

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

God bless our entire Marian Family.

[@nt3926]

Thank you Father Chris and all Marians. Jesus, please continue to bless this ministry. I know you are calling us to come closer to you. Please forgive us our sins and let it be your will to accept us into heaven when our time comes. I ask for me and my family, souls in purgatory and our friends online. In Jesus name, amen.

[@alwaysmisskaryn]

Offering many daily prayers for the Marian Community and the souls in Purgatory. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Bee-gr4hw]

Thank you Father Chris❤ Awesome/inspiring

[@immaculatelum5102]

Thanks father

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thanks to the Knights Of Columbus we have the Shrine of Saint John Paul II in North East DC Thank you so much Father Chris Alar. God bless you for taking us to seminary and learn about the Church we love. 🙏👼😇❤️❤️👍👏👏💪

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, welcome!

[@SBL19681]

Fr Chris, I always thought that St Faustina sent me to the Divine Mercy Shrine I may have been wrong it might have been St. John Paul II ! I will have to start writing down my spiritual timeline and share it with you someday. Thank you Fr.Chris and all of the Marians!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, God bless you!

[@edwinbusque5578]

Thanks once again Fr. Chris. God Bless you.

[@aracelisilva96]

I was aming the 5M who gathered in Luneta Park, Manila

[@marlinayamazaki1161]

Thank you Fr.Chris 🙏

[@christinea9676]

@29:34-30:22 Father Chris, you are energetic and enthusiastic and that’s why we all love you! Don’t feel cringey because you talked more than the author on your show. We watch you because of your enthusiasm and energy and generously sharing your time and knowledge.That’s how God made you and we love God for that!

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Christine and God-bless you for being with us!

[@celestinebekemanaigilo4071]

St John Paul pray for me and all unbeliefs and all christians who turned their backs from GOD amen..

[@deborahlueke4025]

Awesome talk Father. God Bless you. I am so glad for the Marians to help educate us on our beautiful Catholic Faith.

[@Dorota81]

Wow father Chris! What an awsome talk! Thank you for presenting the figure of our beloved Pope JPII 🇵🇱and his role in expanding the message of Divine Mercy. Until I found you Stockbridge Marians on the internet I haven't realised You played and still play such a big role in popularising Divine Mercy! So, I'll stick with you😀 as you said during your talk. God bless you for new week!🇵🇱

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Yes, thank you for being with us and God-bless you in this important message of mercy

[@cindyluke7768]

Thank you Father Chris,blessings for teaching us about Divine Mercy this week about Pope John Paul. Shalom, love Cynthia Luke❤️🛐🙏👼🇺🇸

[@pennypiper7382]

We never get tired of listening to this amazing Priest. God is good.

[@sandym.2485]

Fr. Chris God Bless you ! Your Love for God is beautiful and contagious 🙏🥰🙏. I always look forward to your teachings. Thank you for all you do for the Lord.

[@DivineMercy_Official]

Thank you Sandy for taking the time to be with us and God-bless you!

[@ednaodono7769]

God bless you too Fr. Chris, thank you so much!