Be Still Before God Fr. Chris Alar reflects on the highest form of personal prayer—contemplation—the simple, wordless resting in the presence of God. Many Catholics struggle with how to “pray better” or feel frustrated when prayer feels silent. But as Fr. Chris reminds us, sometimes the most powerful prayer is not spoken aloud, but lived in stillness before the Lord, especially in Eucharistic Adoration. Contemplation is like sitting quietly with someone you love—not needing to speak, only to be

Explaining the Faith in 15 Minutes – Live This Saturday! This Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy for the first episode of his new series, Explaining the Faith in 15 Minutes. Each week, Fr. Chris tackles pressing questions about faith, Scripture, and the world — all explained clearly in just 15 minutes. The premiere talk is titled: “What’s Happening in Israel and Gaza?” Fr. Chris will unpack the conflict from a Catholic perspective, helpin