The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who may think the Diary is too thick and formidable, Most Rev. Joe Roesch, MIC, has the solution. Join him for a few minutes each day as he reads from the Diary and offers commentary. Over the span of one year, you will have “read" the Diary, beginning to end, and by the grace of God, absorbed its rich te ...
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Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast encourage your love of our Lord and love of your neighbor, especially of your brethren in the Church.
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Answering Questions about Divine Mercy Sunday
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1:08:24In his most detailed talk yet about Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Chris Alar explains how to get the grace promised by Jesus and explains why this is not optional. While the theology is deep, Fr. Chris makes it easy to understand. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about …
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Our Lady of Grace: What We Must Do to Get to Heaven
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51:14Grace is the only way we get to Heaven. But what is it? What do you have to do to get it? Through Our Lady of Grace we learn why grace, lived in love, is the most important thing of all. Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why this Marian devotion is the most important of all. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and searc…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI): Help or Mark of the Beast?
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1:26:33Few things have changed the world more in the last two years than AI. But what does the Church say about it? Is is good and helpful, or dangerous and demonic? Can it be used without opening portals? Fr. Chris Alar explains. To access our weekly podcast, go to your preferred podcasting platform and search: Explaining the Faith Discover more about th…
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One of the most frightening but informative Marian apparitions in history happened at Garabandal, Spain, in the 1960s. What was this message and why is it important today? Can we believe this message and what has the Church officially said about it? Join Fr. Chris Alar as he explains all you need to know and what you need to do in order to follow w…
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New Year Day 365: Diary Appendixes 42 and 43 - The Final Letters
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14:31Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Ludwina from August of 1932 and another letter from 1938. Thank you all for joining us on this year-long spiritual journey. May God bless you. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.…
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New Year Day 364: Diary Appendix 41 - Letter from 1938
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6:12Today we read a letter from Saint Faustina to her friend Sr. Justyna, dated 1938. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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New Year Day 363: Diary Appendix 40 - Letter from 1938
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6:12Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Justyna, dated 1938. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 362: Diary Appendix 39 - Letter from December 20, 1937
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5:47Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Justyna, dated December 20, 1937. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 361: Diary Appendix 38 - Letter from October 24, 1934
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6:44Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Justyna, dated October 24, 1934. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 360: Diary Appendix 37 - Letter from June 1, 1934
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6:20Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Justyna, dated June 1, 1934. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who …
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Day 359: Diary Appendix 36 - Letter from December 17, 1930
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Day 358: Diary Appendix 35 - Letter from October 20, 1929
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Day 357: Diary Appendix 34 - Letter from January 1937
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5:07Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Irena, dated January 1937. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who ma…
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Day 356: Diary Appendix 33 - Letter from August 1938
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4:54Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Sr. Michaela, dated August 1938. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who …
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Day 355: Diary Appendix 32 - Letter from May 25, 1933
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5:59Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Andrasz, dated May 25, 1933. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who …
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Day 354: Diary Appendix 31 - Letter from June 29, 1938
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7:44Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated June 29, 1938. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who…
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Day 353: Diary Appendix 30 - Letter from April 12, 1938
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Day 352: Diary Appendix 29 - Letter from February 1938
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Day 351: Diary Appendix 28 - Letter December 24, 1937 (Part 2)
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7:08The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who may think the Diary is too thick and formidable, Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, has the solution. Join him for a few minutes each day as he reads from the Diary an…
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Day 350: Diary Appendix 28 - Letter December 24, 1937 (Part 1)
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Day 349: Diary Appendix 27 - Letter from November 1937
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4:29Today we read a letter from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated November 1937. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who…
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Day 348: Diary Appendix 26 - Letter from November 10, 1937
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Day 347: Diary Appendix 25 - Letter from May 6, 1937
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Day 346: Diary Appendix 24 - Letter from April 22, 1937
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Day 345: Diary Appendix 23 - Addendum from April 15, 1937
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5:56Today we read an addendum to a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated April 15, 1937. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ…
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Day 344: Diary Appendix 22 - Letter from April 11, 1937
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Day 343: Diary Appendix 21 - Note from Easter, 1937
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6:04Today we read a note from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated March 28, 1937. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who …
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Day 342: Diary Appendix 20 - Letter from March 24, 1937
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Day 341: Diary Appendix 19 - Letter from February 14, 1937
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Day 340: Diary Appendix 18 - Letter from January 31, 1937
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Day 339: Diary Appendix 17 - Note from December 24, 1936
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7:00Today we read a note from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated December 24, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 338: Diary Appendix 16 - Letter from December 20, 1936
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7:55Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated December 20, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 337: Diary Appendix 15 - Letter from November 21, 1936
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6:25Today we read a letter from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated November 21, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 336: Diary Appendix 14 - Letter from November 19, 1936
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9:14Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated November 19, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 335: Diary Appendix 13 - Note on Short Prayers
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5:31Today we read a note from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko on short prayers. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 334: Diary Appendix 12 - Letter from October 12, 1936
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8:18Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated October 12, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 333: Diary Appendix 11 - Letter from October 5, 1936
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5:26Today we read a letter from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated October 5, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 332: Diary Appendix 10 - Letter from September 20, 1936
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7:14Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated September 20, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 331: Diary Appendix 9 - Letter from August 9, 1936
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9:43Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated August 9, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 330: Diary Appendix 8 - Letter from July 10, 1936
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7:35Today we read a letter from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated July 10, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 329: Diary Appendix 7 - Letter from July 5, 1936
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7:21Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated July 5, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 328: Diary Appendix 6 - Letter from June 2, 1936
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8:36Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated June 2, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 327: Diary Appendix 5 - Letter from May 15, 1936
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5:53Today we read a letter from Fr. Sopocko to St. Faustina, dated May 15, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 326: Diary Appendix 4 - Letter from May 10, 1936
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Day 325: Diary Appendix 3 - Letter from April 1936
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7:17Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko dated April 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 324: Diary Appendix 2 - Letter from March 23, 1936
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8:35Today we read a letter from St. Faustina to Fr. Sopocko, dated March 23, 1936. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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Day 323: Diary Appendix 1 - Chronology of Events
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11:13As the Diary comes to an end we read from the chronology of the events in the life of St. Faustina. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.By Marian Press
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"Today, my soul is preparing for the coming of the Lord, who can do all things, who can make me perfect and holy." St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.…
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"During Holy Mass, I saw the Infant Jesus in the chalice, and He said to me. I am dwelling in your heart as you see Me in this chalice." St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.…
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"Today, I prepare for the Coming of the King. What am I, and who are You, O Lord, King of eternal glory?" St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org. Support our Ministries here.…
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