Divorce and Annulment - Living Divine Mercy TV Show (EWTN) Ep.99 with Fr. Chris Alar

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Of marriage, Jesus said, “What God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mt 19:6). But is divorce always a sin, and is it ever allowed by the Church? How does it differ from an annulment which, contrary to popular belief, is not a “Catholic divorce”? Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he sheds light on this important subject. Then hear the remarkable story of a man whose radical career change led him and his family to start a farm to feed the poor.
Watch Fr. Chris Alar, MIC and the Marian Fathers and Brothers from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy on our new show Living Divine Mercy airing every Wednesday at 6:30pm EST on EWTN. Through teaching segments, Bible and St. Faustina Diary excerpts, as well as real-life examples of people who are living Divine Mercy in their lives, you will learn why Jesus said Divine Mercy is mankind's last hope of salvation! Episode 99: Divorce and Annulment
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@sharonstout7802 11 ай бұрын

Please don't ever stop your podcasts!

@lucianavan3338 11 ай бұрын

Father Alar, please don't stop preaching and evangelizing the true teaching of the Catholic church. This episode is very helpful for all Catholic married couples including myself. God bless you and all the followers around the world!🥰🙏

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching . God bless you

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Nigdy nie pdzestanmy pouczac Prawa Boga !!!!

@alisonrange7607 11 ай бұрын

Thank God the Church doesn’t punish the spouse who is divorced through no fault or desire of their own. To be denied the Eucharist would be devastating.

@alwaysmisskaryn 11 ай бұрын

Agree. Sadly, I know many women who are divorced and not remarried, but believe that they must self exclude themselves from receiving the Holy Eucharist.

@LisaGemini 11 ай бұрын

That is sad! They should ask their priest and not deny themselves the Holy Eucharist. 😢

@monilopez8111 10 ай бұрын

The Douay-Rheims version, Matt 5:31-32. Allows for divorce due to fornication. Why was that changed?

@BriseisMusic 11 ай бұрын

99 episodes! What a blessing it is to have access to your teachings, Father. ❤

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ! God bless you .

@Josiebydarn 11 ай бұрын

I will ALWAYS hate that my marriage failed. We were too immature , even after 17 years to make it work. Our marriage was annulled and eventually God brought me my spouse (through prayer) and we have a truly BLESSED marriage. Is it perfect? No, but with Jesus between us, it's as close to heaven on earth as we can make it. So many people invite His to the WEDDING BUT FORGET to invite JESUS to the marriage!!!

@Rocky13Ray 8 күн бұрын

I loved the segments of talking to regular people if the parish out in the world and about their lives. Like the segment about the farmer. Showing the church outside if the physical building you know what i mean? Showing that reach of God, thar umbrella blanket amount of reach He can cover which is so amazing ❤❤❤

@mikecasey5328 11 ай бұрын

Please can everyone please pray that the effect of Grace of the flame of love of our immaculate heart ❤of Mary be spread all over humanity,so it may blind Satan 🙏💕🙏

@alwaysmisskaryn 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Father Chris for this important and necessary information on divorce and annulment. Our society needs more education, and tonight’s show provided it. Father Kaz could not have explained it any more clearly. The topic hit home for me; Church teaching is church teaching. Divorce is ugly and hideous on every level, but at times necessary, and I appreciate the explanation of what is tolerated. I pray for the souls of all , especially Catholics who have been down this road. Offering many prayers for all those who’ve traveled this road, as it’s a rough and difficult journey.

@marissae.f.urbino6929 2 ай бұрын

Amen. I AM in this difficult situation and still unclear on my situation and what I should do. I would love to chat with you except I am in the west coast in California. Pray for me Fr Chris. I want to do right by God's law. My partner/boyfriend now just got baptized. I was married on a protestant church then got divorced. Is that a valid one? I am back on the Catholic church now. Under the Catholic church was my marriage and divorce a valid one?

@georgee.steinfeldtjr9961 9 ай бұрын

❤God love you❤!

@sallyfernandez3665 11 ай бұрын

God bless you Fr.Chris!

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Yes our family our schools need more Christ more truth !!!…talking about all to our kids small and big !..They really need it !!!

@mariesolomon206 11 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to join the First Fridays tomorrow at 8:00 PM. Sorry for my late comments. Thank you, Fr Chris, Praying for your protection parents and Pam. God bless you and everyone.

@rachelpops9239 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying what every priest should teach

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Amen ❤🙏so helpful thank you Father !

@godblessamerica9356 11 ай бұрын

Father, the message was so well-given! Thank you, praise God! The cinematography of the DM Farm and the Nickels was stunning!! “Pride-and-Prejudice” worthy! The day our friends the Nickels received the news of owning their farm, Jan 6, 2022, was the day of our restaurant’s fire! (Just discovered this!) By a miracle the fire burned itself out before it could burn down the building, so we knew the Lord intends something yet for us there. But we are still struggling in the storm, not yet reopened. Please pray for us and our “Divine Mercy-sharing” restaurant.

@bonnyfrench2361 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for clearing up many questions I have had about my personal marriage and annulment.

@robertdelgadocapetillo8684 11 ай бұрын

Thank God I'm not married, I say this because marriage is super difficult, and because I came from a broken family.

@NimitzReagan4876 11 ай бұрын

I'm so thankful to God that we don't have divorce here in the Philippines

@lucyespinoza445 11 ай бұрын

That’s wonderful, here in America it seems like the church is handing out and approving annulments like if it was candy !!

@SandraHouston30 11 ай бұрын

I’ve heard it said before: walking the Camino changes a person’s life!

@KJSCalderon 11 ай бұрын

Only the Philippines (where Fr Chris is right now) and Vatican where divorce never exists. Some lawmakers in the Philippines are now pushing it into a law. (P.S In Guiguinto Bulacan (1 hr from manila) there is a shop of Catholic Vestments. I hope you visit them so that you have a souvenir / chasuble that you may use back in Stockbridge)

@robertmarier5987 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Padre.

@franciscataiti5301 10 ай бұрын

The secret behind my achievement is reacting on what I have heard and seen from Rev. Fr. Chris. Forward ever backward never.

@creativeinspirations8200 2 ай бұрын

Listening to the testimony ❤❤❤ how inspiring.❤❤❤

@annlasher230 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Fr Chris great explanation. Prayers for you always 🙏🙏🙏❤

@ziesha.marie11 11 ай бұрын

Welcome back Fr Chris

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 we all need to hear it !

@leonorfernandez3596 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate this thorough explanation of the grounds for an annulment and what a declaration of nullity actually means. Thank you, Fr. Alarm, for covering this topic. God bless you and all of your Order. 🙏🏼

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful story ❤😢

@zeusandjoy6355 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Father Chris ❤❤❤and thank you for visiting my Country Philippines❤

@Joll378 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful 🙏

@fereyes2025 11 ай бұрын

❤Thank you Fathers GOD bless us all🙏❤️

@claudinepotvin-giordano1154 11 ай бұрын

God so beautiful

@etandb 11 ай бұрын

Divine Mercy Farms. What a Beautiful story ❤

@josephinesandrak6773 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Fr 🙏

@user-tl2xo1gz3f 11 ай бұрын

I did not get to see this or hear of it. I wrote the pope for my father I got an answer. All is for asked to fill out papers about the incidents. My mother was not a Catholic. My father loved her even to the end, but she wanted to divorce not him the pope granted and annulment and rightly so if you’re going to try to deny this now and say he couldn’t, he wouldn’t he didn’t you’re wrong. My father was a wonderful Catholic, he followed the commandments and he was right to do so. I’m very proud of my father, and I do love my mother, but she was so wrong. My father then was allowed to remarry all legitimate by the pope. He went without communion for a long time, but I had to write and give my opinion of what happened so that he could receive sacraments. I never knew another man that was so honest, so caring and so kind ever.

@ladangharimau5712 11 ай бұрын

Father Chris Alar thank you for your insight and inspiration in details for te topic:- Divorce and Annulment - Living Divine Mercy TV Show (EWTN) Ep.99

@PP-ep1sn 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Fr. Allar for going over this topic! This could not have come at a much better time than when it did. You have been a tremendous help in my spiritual journey. I have been saving your teaching videos, and I repeatedly watch them especially the 10 Commandments and Seven Deadly Sins when I do my examination of conscience. You bring clarity to the teachings of the Catholic Church and I very much appreciate everything you do!! God bless you, Fr. Allar!!

@DivineMercy_Official 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and God bless you!

@honest-boy123 11 ай бұрын

May God bless Very Rv. father Chris Alar for all his strength that he is put together in making ways for children of God to come back to God. thank you so much Very Rv father Chris Alar for all your good works on creatures. your labour shall never be in vain through CHRIST OUR LORD, AMEN.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and God bless you

@honest-boy123 10 ай бұрын

@@DivineMercy_Official Amen.

@sunnyday7843 10 ай бұрын

There should be more support for Catholics who endured abusive marriages and had to divorce - and get annulments- the abuser is a difficult person with kids involved going forward and it’s a cross to bear - on top of being a single parent low income - mostly it seems God wants me to be isolated and misunderstood. I accept it but it’s been hard .

@thetruthshallsetyoufree1 Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more my friend. Anyone who has endured Narcissistic abuse or any type of abuse in a marriage will truly understand how you're feeling. Stay strong and lean on the Lord. Trust him for all your needs and spend as much time as you can with him in prayer, ask him for peace in your heart. I pray you're in a better place since you posted 😊🙏

@sunnyday7843 Ай бұрын

@@thetruthshallsetyoufree1 9 mos ago- well- that’s amazing because I just had a new grandchild born yesterday! God is so incredibly important- you’re right. I am doing okay- lots of acceptance that I am on my own - that seems to help me just do more that makes me feel better .

@thetruthshallsetyoufree1 Ай бұрын

@sunnyday7843 Oh what a beautiful blessing 😍 God is good. He sent you a little cherub to keep you company. Glad to hear you are hanging in there 🤗 There, but by the grace of God, go I 🙏

@donnapollock 11 ай бұрын

Interesting, Thank you father Chris, I have heard a different way of putting it, like in my own marriage

@frankk.777 11 ай бұрын

In 11 minutes explained very well. My marriage was annulled and at times I still feel guilty. After listening to this talk it does make sense to me that really it was not a valid one.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching . God bless

@lynnryckman9697 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this helpful information about Church annulment and how to view the meaning of marriage and divorce. .

@ofeliacaballero5857 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very important subject on Divorce and Annulment, Fr. Chris. Surely, many listeners are relieved from doubts, insecurities and fear specially to those who seek answers to their questions. Happy are those who find guidance in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Where the truth is lived, there is true peace, love and joy in the hearts of men. Very grateful to Michael for sharing his story and how God walked with him in his plans and desires in life. With his strong faith and determination, he got his wonderful Divine Mercy Farm. His experiences with God are extremely inspiring, fascinating and transformative. I’m so glad of the joyful reality, a celebration of grace, love and mercy that the family obtained. Fr. Chris, God has flooded you with abundant knowledge of His wisdom and thank you for your thoughtfulness in sharing them to us. You’re an instrument of peace, love and joy in the family by the power of the heavenly light and grace. Thanks to all who works with you whose dedication and loyalty are trustworthy and unforgettable. God bless and prayers for all of you.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining us . God bless you

@ofeliacaballero5857 11 ай бұрын

@@DivineMercy_Official Thanks for your presence in our country the Philippines. In your journey anywhere in the world, I follow you with my prayers in the presence of Jesus and Mother Mary. God bless you Fr. Chris and He loves you.

@johnboscokomakech1209 10 ай бұрын

YES, I CONSECRET MY LIFE AND UNDERTAKINGS TO THE DIVINE MERCY! AMEN! By J.B.K

@jonathanmelendez6001 11 ай бұрын

V 🌎💍🔥 good morning Father have a blessed day 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌱🌱🌈🌈🌈🌱🌈🌈🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌈🌈🌈🌱🌈🌱🌈🌱

@2timothy477 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, with love from England. Steven.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

God bless you and everybody in England

@franciscataiti5301 10 ай бұрын

Thro revelation anything I do write down is fulfilled. May future represent us to the next stage. This will be another tough beginning. Let's wait and see what is about to happen. Nobody can tell what is in God's mind. He will reveal everything at his own set time. He is never late. Between the lines Expect many more wonders. Mine is to react on what I will see and hear. With God everything is possible.

@mareeprez4694 11 ай бұрын

Amen

@cherylwalters2669 10 ай бұрын

✝️🙏🌹

@janecaws4070 11 ай бұрын

What happens if one spouse is gay,and having affairs, but that is only found out by the other years later?

@MaryDendymarydendy 11 ай бұрын

Hi Father, i was married to my 1st husband, and we divorced after 14 yrs, 2 children,. due to my achoholism. I am recovered thanks to God, a miracle in itself, however, we have both remarried. My current husband and I are currently living as brother and sister, no intimacy, other than good morning hug....I am told i can receive holy communion if i live this way until i file the annulment. I have been married to my 2nd husband, non catholic, for 28 years, and i am praying that i can receive the annulment and have our marriage blessed, as does my 1st husband.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Yes, convalidation

@patriciaemanuel1901 8 ай бұрын

Father Chris thank you. I was divourced in 2020 but my Ex husband re married back in 2021 but did not had an annulment. Our marriage was sacramental. I am still.wearing his wedding band because I am told in the eyes of the church I'm still his wife. Please advice me what to do.

@DivineMercy_Official 8 ай бұрын

Yes, if there's no annulment you are technically still married. Have you spoken to your local priest?

@zhaozilong8836 10 ай бұрын

O HOLY FEET OF MARY TRAMPLE THE HEAD OF SATAN AND ALL THE EVIL SPIRITS NOW AND FOREVER.

@LisaGemini 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this explanation of sacramental and legal marriage, Father Chris. I’m a baptized Catholic who wasn’t aware of the church’s teachings on marriage and divorce. I wasn’t married in a Catholic Church so I’m not committing adultery is how I understand it. But if I wanted to marry in the church, I’d talk to a priest to be sure an annulment isn’t needed. Thanks for clarifying this! Lots of confusion about what the catechism says. I didn’t get this in CCD class.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you but if you are a baptized Catholic and you weren't married in the Catholic church you are unfortunately living in adultery. Is there a Catholic Church nearby that you could speak to a priest? You're in my prayers

@ellenmaguire194 11 ай бұрын

Hi Father, If married in a civil marriage but not in the eyes of God or the Catholic Church would it not be the case of fornication if living with another man? Obviously still serious sin. In legal terms it would be classed as adultery.

@ellenmaguire194 11 ай бұрын

Although a legal divorce would still be needed to marry in the Church

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

@ellenmaguire194 yes adultery comes with the second marriage without an annulment. But please keep in mind both are mortal sins. Please consider the ramifications of that choice. God bless

@ellenmaguire194 11 ай бұрын

Sorry Father, I’m a bit confused. If the first marriage was in a hotel, then it’s not a mortal sin to get a legal divorce as you are actually living in sin? If you do get divorced but live with someone else, that would be formication, not adultery as the first marriage wasn’t valid in the eyes of God or the Catholic Church. You could however go on to marry in the Catholic Church without an annulment as first marriage wasn’t recognised?

@TinaScislow 11 ай бұрын

I have grounds for annulment. Several. My ex wanted to leave me the moment we got married. He also didn't want me to have my daughter. My marriage was horrible in general. I tried to make it work, but nothing. So I know I could get the annulment. Never had the money to go ahead with it.

@TinaScislow 11 ай бұрын

I also married with the idea that if he mistreated me, I would leave. There was unfortunately no sacrament

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

There are no costs to do it now since pope francis

@JayRedding12_12 11 ай бұрын

Why is it called Convalidation? I'm just curious what the word means. I see it has "validate" in it, but whats the "con" part?

@marystipe1202 11 ай бұрын

Father, I hope you will answer. What if one or both potential spouses have verified medical issues that may render them unable to have children, but they still wish to marry? This is a potential situation in our extended family. As well, what if a spouse is possibly impotent from an injury, but, firstly, can’t be sure because of living chastely; and, secondly, can’t be sure because of the possibility of medical interventions; and, in either case, the fiancé has accepted the situation? Another potential family situation. Thank you.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you but without knowing all the details and background I would be unable to say. Are you able to speak to your priest at your parish about it ? Thank you for being concerned about God's teaching and God bless you

@Greenbeenz2 11 ай бұрын

What if someone was married/divorced to and as a non Christian, but now would like to get baptised and remarried. Is an annulment required?

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Thank you but without knowing all the details it may be best to talk to your local pastor. God bless you.

@emmamalimet3170 10 ай бұрын

Hello fr. Chris thank you for this topic. I am not married in the catholic church and presently separated I f I have another relationship , did I committed adultery? Or is it adultery if I have a relationship with an annulled person who was previously married in catholic church..

@DivineMercy_Official 10 ай бұрын

Yes, any relationship outside of marriage within the Catholic Church is considered sinful since it would be either adultery or fornication. God bless you for at least following God's grace to be concerned about the situation in your life. Prayers for you

@cosettesstories9734 10 ай бұрын

Father, what about when the husband doesn’t want to have a child because of his financial and psychological incapabilities?is it considered a sin?

@DivineMercy_Official 10 ай бұрын

Without knowing the details I could not say definitively. However, all marriages must be open to life. God bless

@suzannemoloney9465 11 ай бұрын

Fr Chris my husband divorced me, not my fault. He left me because he said he dont love me any more. He left me with 2 young children.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

Prayers for you and for him. I am sorry to hear that

@lulabella9249 11 ай бұрын

as long as you are not in a relationship with a man you can receive our Lord and Savior. If not, you must refrain otherwise you are grave sinning. It is a hard truth but nonetheless the truth.

@robertmarier5987 11 ай бұрын

I'm sure there are many of us who are victims of divorce. 😢

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

@@robertmarier5987 yes

@sunnyday7843 10 ай бұрын

@@robertmarier5987that’s right . And it’s a sad lonely road . I turn to God and it’s been so different than I thought it would be . Due to being lower income- and single - I face it alone .

@aliciasciascia9227 11 ай бұрын

You said in another video, that even if two baptized people were not married in the church, the marriage was still valid. You stated otherwise here. So a marriage between 2 baptized people, that took place at city hall, is not valid and can be annulled?

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

No we did not say it is not valid. We said it is not sacramental.

@sharonstout7802 11 ай бұрын

If one spouse does not love the other when they get married, is it still valid?

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

It depends . If they had no intent of being faithful or remaining in the in marriage then no it would not be valid

@sharonstout7802 11 ай бұрын

@DivineMercy_Official We intended to be faithful and stay together.

@DivineMercy_Official 11 ай бұрын

@@sharonstout7802 God bless both of you for that

@sharonstout7802 11 ай бұрын

@@DivineMercy_Official Thank you. It seems like much longer than 32 years.

@lucyespinoza445 11 ай бұрын

Why does it seem that the church is giving annulments like if it’s candy . Something needs to be done about that

@madelainecotto7319 10 ай бұрын

My husband is living with another woman for 14 years now. Does God recognize civil marriage. I do not understand why my husband and his mistress are more prosperous than me. I do not feel as blessed.

@DivineMercy_Official 10 ай бұрын

Thank you but according to Christian teaching suffering is of higher value than material prosperity although we might not always understand it

@franciscaarruda6622 11 ай бұрын

🙏💚💛🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💛💚🙏

@dellchica2373 10 ай бұрын

Fr. Chris, pleass advise. My husband left me with a 3 y.o , 17 years ago . I am divorced but never went thru with annullment, could not get the courage even to date. Now, the 21 y.o is still sufferring the effects. My ex feels justified in leaving us. Today he is remarried to the hindu outside gf, now his wife. We no longer speak as he does not want to help us. Anyway, the hindu girl/ wife receives COMMUNION in the RCchurch, because she enrolled in the RCIA. is this acceptable??? My son has to witness this...i think this is abomination! How much hurt!!

@DivineMercy_Official 10 ай бұрын

It would not be acceptable until the person came into the Catholic Church and if she is married to a man who does not have an annulment then she should not be receiving holy communion.