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Ask a Marian

The Marian Fathers

You have questions about the Catholic faith, and the Marian Fathers have answers. In this weekly podcast, a Marian priest from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy answers one of the many questions we receive from people around the world. We hope to eventually get to all of your questions! In the meantime, we pray this series helps you to grow in your faith and increase your love of our Lord and Our Lady.

The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy: Why they are Mandatory

We are saved only by God's grace, but we need to cooperate with that grace if we want to get to Heaven. Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains how we can do this.

Jul 29, 2021

8 min

Was Mary Magdalene Misunderstood? Not in the Way You Think

What does the Church teach about Mary Magdalene? Was she really a prostitute? If so, doesn't that degrade women? Wouldn't Jesus first have appeared to His own mother? What is the origin of the Easter Egg? It all has to do with Mary Magdalene. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain.

Jul 22, 2021

9 min

Does Wearing the Brown Scapular Wutomatically get you to Heaven?

The Brown Scapular given to St. Simon Stock runs deep in Catholic tradition. So what are the promises related to the scapular, and specifically, does it promise salvation? Hear Fr. Kasel (a friend of the Marian Fathers) explain.

Jul 15, 2021

7 min

The Divine Will and the Human Will of Jesus

Did Jesus exist before the Incarnation? Did Jesus have a human will or a divine will or both? Hear Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, explain the differences and similarities between "Jesus" and the Second Person of the Trinity.

Jul 8, 2021

5 min

Do We Have to Confess Past Sins That We Suddenly Remember?

What happens if we have been to confession and then later realize that we forgot to confess a particular sin? Is it still forgiven? What do we need to do? Fr. Ken Dos Santos, MIC gives the answer.

Jul 1, 2021

3 min

Who Can Baptize and When?

Who can baptize and when? Must there be parental consent? Father Allen explains.

Jun 24, 2021

8 min

Eucharist on the Hand or on the Tongue?

Fr. Allen Alexander explains what Catholics need to consider when receiving the Eucharist on either the hand or the tongue.

Jun 17, 2021

5 min

What Is the Month of June Really Dedicated To?

While society tells us that June is "pride" month, the real dedication of the month of June has been forgotten. Fr. Chris Alar explains the importance of two days you don't want to miss.

Jun 10, 2021

9 min

Do You Need to Receive Both the Host and Precious Blood?

Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, explains that if you can't receive both species, there is still infinite grace in either just the Host or just the Precious Blood. They are both fully the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ.

Jun 3, 2021

4 min

The Visitation and Memorial Day: What is the 2nd Greatest Commandment?

Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain Church teaching about killing in war and if we can be conscientious objectors. He also explains the connection between the Visitation and Memorial Day, both on May 31. It is all about love of neighbor, God's Second Greatest Commandment.

May 27, 2021

8 min