Joan of Arc: Hero or Heretic? Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar
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- We have all heard of Joan or Arc, but do we know the truth about her? What did she do and why was she so controversial? Who killed her and why? And what did she stand for? Hear Fr. Chris Alar as he separates fact from fiction, truth vs. legend of this saint.
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May 13th 1917, Mary’s first appearance In Fatima. Blessed Mother you are the Immaculate Conception. Please pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen 🙏
Amen Ave Maria!
Father Chris, I ran for Congress in PA-5 and St Joan of Arc was my guide. Not knowing her story. Thank you for this. God Bless you. I grow more and more in my faith, though you and your brothers.
Thank you and God bless you. We need the Saints as guides
I have also grown in my faith since listening to Father Chris and his brothers.
Beautiful talk on St. Joan of Arc! Still my favorite saint and I learn something new every time I study her ❤ God bless and thank you Father Chris!
In Winchester, England, in what is now an Anglican cathedral, is a beautiful gold-hued statue of St Joan erected after her canonisation in 1923. She faces the ostentatious tomb of Bishop Beaufort, who was among those church authorities who condemned her. He was little loved, even by his own flock. Elevated on a pedestal, Joan stands triumphant, eyes raised in prayer, sword pointing heavenward. In the base of her statue rests a stone said to be taken from her prison cell in Rouen, Normandy. The cathedral is a must-see for many other reasons too.
Fr. Chris, thank you for choosing this very special story of St. Joan of Arc where her virtues stand out for us to imitate to do something in our modern world disfigured by false teachings and beliefs. You really know what would help us think and act with fortitude, obedience,etc. in our defence. I love what she says,” All battles are first won or lost, in the minds.” This is genuinely true, if our minds are set to do something inspires by God, we’ll surely win, but if our minds are disturbed and refused to do it, then we lost. This happens so many times in our daily struggles and battles to succeed. It’s a day by day practice and training of one’s courage, obedience, faith and humility in doing small things first before we’re ready to do great ones like St. Joan of Arc. By God’s grace, we can make it, be not afraid. God bless you Fr. Chris and thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity.
For healing of my spine. Nerves. Veins .heart. 😊
Father Chris your teachings are full of empowerment! So compellingly empowering!! Praise the Lord for He has chosen you!!
Thank you for watching with us and God bless you!
Thank you Father Chris! 🌺🌺🌺
How timely, my daughter is getting confirmed tomorrow morning, and Joan is the Saints name she chose, so I will share this with her. Thank you Father Chris!
Please keep my daughter in your prayers, that she receives the holy spirit, and always hears God calling her to stay true to her faith in these crazy times for our youth.
Praying for your daughter
God bless your daughter. 🫶🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻 I'm getting confirmed next Saturday GOD willing. But I couldn't choose a Saint. There were to many of them and it was so hard to choose one. 🤦🏻♂️🫡🍷🍞🫶🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🕊📖⛪️😇
Praying for your daughter on her confirmation day. You are so correct and sadly so justified in being worried because our youth are so vulnerable. May the Holy Spirit guide her always in her choices. May God bless your entire family.
@@AngelGonzalez-ng9ve I am keeping you in prayer Angel on your upcoming confirmation next week. May I suggest the name Michael, a personal favorite of mine and the greatest angel of them all God bless you
@Karyn Ann Thank you so much. I wanted Fr. Stanley Rother. The Martyr. THE SHEPHARD WHO DIDN'T RUN. But his not canonized as a Saint YET. READ HIS BOOK. YOU WILL LIVE IT. Thanks again and God bless.. 🍷🍞📖🫶🏻🙌🏻😇🙏🏻🕊⛪️
Today is an incredibly special day for me being the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima and I’m named after Saint Jacinta, this came up first on my feed when I looked at my phone today, my confirmation saint is Saint Joan of Arc and seeing her name on the tittle made me smile and I had to listen!
My confirmation sponsor always told me “Our Lady and Saint Joan are always so near you.”
I definitely felt that way today.
Thank-you Father Chris for this sermon. God bless you and may Our Blessed Mother protect you always.
I'm still reading your book Sr. Father Alar. Love it. Devine Mercy book. 🕊📖🫶🏻⛪️😇👌🏼☝🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻✝️🍷🍞🫡 love your videos. I'm learning a lot.. 👌🏼
Thanks for all the ways you make a difference in our lives, God Bless you and the Marians, my faith has been deepened by your teachings
Father Chris and the Marians have changed my life for the good. The teachings, the devotions, the prayers that I have learned from them have become an integral part of my faith journey. I am forever grateful
I understand its a special joy 😊
Even in Singapore we knew about the greatness of Joan of Arc when we were teenagers because we study world history in secondary school. Thank you Father Chris for a revisit.
St. Joan of Arc, please intercede and pray for the United States. Stand by America and ask the Holy Father to expose the corrupt leaders of our nation who are busy filling their pockets with wealth and pretending to be concerned about the nation's and worlds future. Remove the wickedness from our beloved country's government. Help us bring the true faith and church back to the forefront of the American way of life. Jesus, I trust in you. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Mark Twain spent 20 years researching Joan of Arc! Great book to read!!
Really?! Wow. Very good 👍
Mark Twain's time was well spent. Winston Churchill also rightly praised Joan of Arc.
It seems a misunderstanding for transgenders to praise Joan of Arc for crossdressing when in actuality she was "hiding her virginity" by wearing men's armor.
It becomes even stranger when people praise her sexuality's but in reality Joan of Arc was chasing away prostitutes with her sword.
Apparently this doesn't make it past most 'feminist narratives'.
He described it as the greatest thing he wrote. 😀
He did credit it as his best work, but not too people knew because he used another name or they didn’t believe he would have wrote such a great book on a Catholic Saint. I would be surprised if anyone who isn’t a super super Mark Twain fan knows about that book.
What is the exact title please?
God bless you Fr Chris and all the Marion priests. 🙏☘
Amen
St. Joan's gift is so amazingly unique. Very young but already a commander in a battle.
My birth name is Joan Mary. Thank you for confirmation of how I grew into my name. It’s been a journey of doing God’s will. I could not have asked for a better patron.
God bless Father Chris and all Marian Helpers. Prayers for the salvation of all humanity. 🙏🏼❤️May God have mercy on all humanity.
Yes, I pray for a restoration of common sense and morals and values to all humanity,
Fr Alar and all the Fr’s there at Devine mercy. Just a note I’m still not Catholic
I seen the movie Jone of arc when I was very young her story stuck with me. For years I have tried to find the movie and couldn’t
We need more movies made like the one about Jone. Also remember the flying Nun I don’t know how the Catholic Church felt about that series but I remember I wanted to be a nun I haven’t thought about that for so many years and the same with the sound of music. It’s so interesting to me now to remember also saying to my mum I want to be a nun and the family laughing at me. Oh how I haven’t thought about that for so many years. Now when I feel pulled to the Catholic Church makes me sad I didn’t get to wile shock that God put his church in my heart all those years ago. Well I’m a Mum now and loving being a mum my kids have disabilities so I don’t get to leave the house much so kind of like a Nun 😊 I’m serving my kids daily and they are grown. Makes me feel even closer to God that he found a way for me to still be at service to others even if my own kids. I think I’ll have an extra smile tomorrow and a happy soul
Father Chris ignore the naysayers and BE POLITICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️🛐😇🕊️
Thank you for watching with us Robert and God bless you
We have a Catholic Priest here in South Africa, Fr Joseph Wilson, very political as well, we love him, he speaks his mind and truth
Life meter
Absolutely. Truth is truth!
We can't ignore the evil politics and bury our heads in the sand if we want to fight and defeat it!! I miss my True North Strong and Free!!🇨🇦
Another great teaching, Fr. Chris...keep it coming!!!
Yes, Father the other day the news said that the children are being taught to worship Satan. This world is so full of evil. God help us all.
Yes
Thank you, Fr. Chris, for a great talk with new information to me on St. Joan of Arc. May God bless, protect & strengthen you as you courageously address controversial issues. God bless the Marians.
Thank you for Chris for another excellent talk. God bless you and all of the Marian brothers and priests. Ave Maria
Thank you for the info on Jesus of Nazareth. I have the dvd and have watched it many rimes over the years. It always inspires me.
Sorry, TIMES
I found it on TH-cam earlier this evening. I will also look forward to watching it.
@@alwaysmisskaryn I must have watched it 40 times throughout the years. My absolute favorite. Touches me like no other. When my son was a small child I would always have him watch it with me... Today its still his favorite movie. Then years later he had his children watch it with him...My Grandchildren are now 33 and 31. It is also their favorite movie. God bless you Karyn!
When I did my research on her, I loved reading how she asked for a crucifix to be at eye level with her when she was about to be burned, and how her heart did not burn with the rest of her body.. and when Father Chris was talking about professional sports guys and going to mass, I think another great guy is the Kansas City Chiefs kicker, is a great example.. He absolutely loves his Catholic faith and even during the super bowl when he kicked the winning field goal, his brown scapular came out during the kick!! Thank you Father Chris for another great talk, God Bless you and all who are involved in making these talks❤
The call for prayers for France and for our own country reminds me of the need for what I call a web of prayer. Evil struggles to affect areas where people pray for each other. If not just France, but everyone prays for it, then it gets lots of protection. Likewise, if they pray for us, we get lots of protection. It's what I like about the way your order prays for so many people.
In pro-life activities, I encourage people who are outside of a PP site (that doesn't do surgical or pill-based abortions) to pray for places that do. God will still be present here, while also acting on our prayers for those other places. It feels like I'm cheating with such prayer, since I make God act in two places at once. But if everyone does that, it is very protective and fruitful.
St. Joan is my Confirmation saint. I chose her because I was born with heart disease and have had to be a "soldier" in my own way for almost 30 years. I also read somewhere that she was a protectress of those who do courageous things. Also, I completely agree with the coach who made the hockey players go to Mass before each game. Nowadays, hockey players are torn apart if they refuse to wear the Pride warm up jerseys that teams wear for a game. We definitely need more people, especially young women like myself, who have Joan's modesty, chastity and who are not afraid to stand up for their faith.
What a terrible way to die. May she rest in peace 🙏
This was so interesting!! I did not know her story before now. As always, thank you Father Chris for the time you put in to prepare these talks. You are educating the world!
Thank you for watching Laura and God bless you
Keep up with your talks Father, we all need this terribly! Great information about Joan of Arc. We need you in the pulpits. No one talks up about anything. Kudo's to you. God Bless you!!!
Saint Joanne D Arc Pray for us
Father Chris, tell it like it is! Please, we need the truth because the government and the media don't tell the truth.🙏❤ 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ❤ 🙏
Very few things are certain, but that Father Chris will tell the truth on church matters is a certainty 100% of the time. Isn’t it wonderful to have him as a resource we can trust to give us truthful information without judgment . We must follow his example, and be equally courageous when dispensing information. God bless you Mary.
@@alwaysmisskaryn may God give us more good and holy priests and keep them safe. May Jesus cover them with His Holy Blood and the Virgin Mary cover them with her holy mantle. Amen. 🙏 ❤️ ✝️ 🕊
He's absolutely right about Robert Powell and Olivia Hussey!! Mesmerizing, fantastic performances both of them.
Thank you father for your honesty always,when it comes to politics.we must be involved nowadays ,
🙏 thank you for all your love,in teaching our religion as Catholics, 🙏 🙏
Father thank you very much,...I do follow all your talks...God bless and protect you....
Im part French. The European came to my country and trade 600 years ago. Please ask St.Joan to help the innocent State of Isreal, God's promise land of 🍼 milk and honey 🍯.
The Evangelical Christians, in the US, are helping out the only Jewish stete in the world 🌎.
I think it's God' will that the American Protestants help Zion. The Blessed Mother Mary can change the weather ☁️🌈🌡️ as Fr.Chris has said (Fatima - dancing of the sun, rain but not getting wet. Mother Mary of the Jewish people and all of us, help us prevail against the devil 😈 possessed people.
“Two guys in a FARMHOUSE!” might be the funniest line and best delivery of your career.
St Joan d' Arc
Pray for us!
@Divine Mercy @Fr. Chris Alar I heard you used a theological phrase that you said means "when the words are spoken, they cause the action" with regards to consecration of Eucharist. It wasn't ex opero operatis and I can't remember what the phrase was...can you remind me please? Much thanks, God bless!
I think the movie “ Jesus of Nazareth” that Fr Chris refers to is called the The Story of the Nativity on the platform Formed…. Not 100% sure? But maybe
❤Her! The Maid of O'rleans...Mardi Gras season opens with St Joan. Huge gold statue in the Quarter.
Ironically my parents gave me that name at birth. My mother was fascinated by Joan of Arc. Thank you Fr. Chris for this eye opener to what’s happening around the world. Praying for strength, courage , and wisdom to us all.
Your statement that something special is going to happen in England, France and Ireland….. I hope so Fr Chris - that would be amazing…. Praise God
Thank you. Father Chris we must be aware of the worlds evil our souls will win over all for God . Amen 🙏
I met a stranger today and I think he is battling gender dysphoria (thinks he's a woman ) Perhaps Joan of Arc could intercede in this young man's life and help! I don't know him but prayers for him would be appreciated!
St. Joan d' arc , pray n intercede for us here on earth 🌎 🙏 ✨️ thanks father chris for this incredible talk of one of fhd greatest saints in her time remarkable young lady!!!! ❤️ I hope 🙏 ❤️ 😌 ♥️ 😔
God bless Fr. Chris for always speaking the truth and for giving us this valuable information!
Amen and we must follow his example as difficult as it can be sometime. We can do it lovingly but we can’t back down now is not the time to be shy anymore.
I got recommend this video today 30th of May, 2023… almost 600 years after St Joan of Arks death.
The troops had to go to Confession as well while Joan headed the army....they mocked her and yet in the end they conformed. How beautiful was her courage and humility. Strength beyond what had ever been seen. Jesus makes all things possible❤
Oh Fr. Chris, I am so delighted to see this week's talk about Joan of Arc!!! Can't wait to watch it!! Thank you so very much and God help you to continue your good work.
Thank you for watching Doris and God bless you
According to Fr Chad Ripperger St Joan of Arc sometimes turns up at exorcisms (he also mentions St Catherine of Alexandria and St Padre Pio doing this)
St Joan particularly hates treachery - understandably!
Mark Twain wrote an outstanding book about Joan. There would be no France if not for her!
Churchill said “never trust a man with no enemies”. Fr Chris, you are a trustworthy man of GOD.
St joan of arc please pray for me
Well done Father well done! This day, 13th May. Mark's the third anniversary of my late wife Therese. ❤ Through prayer with the Holy Trinity Family, & listening to you Fr.Chris.Three years ago, my Catholic faith increases and continues to do so...
I'm very much looking forward seeing you in Sydney Australia this month of May.😅
Fr. Chris you've changed my life
Frank.
Thank you for being with us Francis and God bless you
'Congratulations Father Chris. your position of Provencal Supervisor and Blessed team is quite reflectively timely within our world of trouble time's. Once again, I'm looking forward seeing listening and hopefully speaking with you Father. Upon your Australian visit, I'll be attending my old school in Fairfield N.S.W Australian, Patrician Brothers College.
Blessings in Christ.
Francis
Temora N.S.W Australia❤😊
@Francis Hoban thank you Francis and God bless you. I'm looking forward to being in Australian in a few days
We love you Father Chris. Thank you for what you are doing for God and for us. Be waiting for your talk about Modesty.
Thank you for being with us and God bless you
HOW MAID IS WREAKING HAVOC in Canada. In 1 year, 3 family members assisted to death from a booked appointment of their home... please pray for our nation.
The evils of medical assistance in dying. God, we need Divine Assistance.
Thank you father for clearing the facts of our holy saint Joan D"Arc. So many misinformation around her that I was lost. God bless 🙏
Great lesson. I never knew the story of this dear Saint. I have your prayer saved. I’m praying for this beautiful ministry. It’s always a blessing!
My daughters confirmation saint.
I love to hear about Joan of arc my birthday is May 30th.
The example of Saint Joan of Arc is most certainly not that anyone can accomplish great things. She was sent by God to accomplish great things. Most of the rest of us are not (as great things are generally understood).
In 1439 a nobility order was formed in Scotland by the volunteers and mercenary men who fought with Joan of Arc was formed. It is still in existence today, almost 584 years ago with the anniversary in August. .
The Scottish Auld Alliance ! The Scots were on French soil for more than a hundred year before Joan of Arc. Between 12,000 to 15,000 Scottish troops including Scots mercenaries were on French soil. Furthermore, Joan had her personal escort , only Scottish knights and archers .
When the English troops left one early morning, they had realized at last, they were in need of many more troops for an effective siege in Orléans...
Then, Joan of Arc marched towards the centre of Orléans, the famous Scottish
Robert the Bruce March (Scots Wha Hae) was playing in honor of the Scots. Today, many believes that without Scotland, 15th century France' aristocracy would have probably evolved quite differently .
God the Father, please guide and protect Father Chris and all the Marian priests, our Pope Francis,bishops and all the Priests...
Thank you and God bless you and prayers for you too
Thank you so much Fr.Chris Alar for this awesome talk!🙏❤️
Father Alar stop apologizing for the politics and let's roll and be faithful true Catholics!
We're not apologizing for being political we always state that we must be. We feel sorry for those who don't understand it.
I'm on your side guys I didn't mean it to be critical
Beautiful talk, Father. It is, to me, also no coincidence that of all the European countries, it is the French people who have, relentlessly and without care for personal cost, continued protesting in the streets, in the public places, etc., for the past four years - and even prior. There are lessons to be learned, here, from the old saying, “put your money where is your mouth”, or as my Spiritual director would say, we need to “put our bodies where are mouths are, like the Great Saints”, such as the Maid of Orleans. A manly courage that is waning from our world, but will emerge, soon, as you say, Father.
Jesus of Nazareth was 1977 not 1976
Excellent talk and gives hope.
Thank you Fr. Chris Alar, God bless you🙏🙏🙏
Another great talk Fr. Chris. As you said in your talk, us mear mortals have killed so many of God's messengers. Its so sad.
Fr. Alar, both me and my wife absolutely love the information and message you share and we believe you are doing God's work, but just a simple suggestion, can you leave your rebuttals to naysayers out of your talks? Every time you take time out of your great educational talks to address your haters it takes away from your message. The people who know you are a true servant of God don't need to hear your justifications of why you're saying what you're saying. Just preach the good news and let the ignorant think what they want. Maybe you could do an entire talk just for the haters and save the educational material for those of us who actually want to learn. Just a suggestion. We love you and pray for you. Thank you for everything you do. May peace always be with your spirit.
Thank you Father Alar❤❤❤ and may God Bless You❤
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France was made up of Principalities, William the Conqueror (William of Normandy) invaded England in 1066.
He still had lands in France. As you said, Father Chris, by marriage, some other connections were made. Over the years, lands came under English rule, and were lost again to French Dukes, and Princes. Very complicated.
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Between the Church in England and Joan of Arc, time has kind of already shown us who is heretic and who is saint.
During the lifetime of Joan of Arc (Jehanne la Pucelle) both the Church of England and France were Roman Catholic ! The patron saint in France was Michael the Archangel and English troops patron saint was Gabriel the Archangel !!
Really enjoy your talks Fr Chris. I learn so much about our faith.
Ty and God bless you
Father could you kindly do a talk on The Knights Templar?
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Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us 🙏🏻
Thank youso, so much Father Chris Alar for teaching us about my beloved faith. Viva Cristo Rey. Ave Maria gratia plena. Saint Joan Of Arc pray for us. Praise The Lord O My Soul. Praise The Lord O My Soul.
St. Joan of Arc is my patron Saint. I love her very much.
BTW, the bishop who put her on trial (Pierre Cauchon) was even worse than this video describes: he had been convicted in 1414 by a secular judge for helping to goad a mob to attack the Royal prison in Paris during the Cabochien Revolt; he was sent by the Duke of Burgundy to bribe officials at the Council of Constance in 1418; and he only got to be a bishop (in 1420) because the English government pushed his nomination. Eyewitnesses who were at Joan of Arc's trial later said that he corrupted the trial just as he had corrupted so many other things. A few years later, he was one of the radical clergy who refused to disband the Council of Basel when Pope Eugenius IV ordered it shut down, and he then proceeded to try to replace Eugenius with the ex-Duke of Savoy, Amadeus VIII (which didn't work since Amadeus finally agreed to become a Cardinal instead).
Interesting
God bless you Father Chriss I love all of your lessons!
Thank you Father Chris
Thank you always wanted to learn about this saint !!!!
Thank you for watching with us
Always coming up with amazing videos! Thank you! Thank your Fr.!😊💯❤
Thank you for watching with us Nicole and God bless you
@@DivineMercy_Official Thank you and God Bless!^_^
Amen 🙏 God blessings
ThNks for having the guts to speak honestly.
Thank you for listening and God bless you
Father Chris, stay political!!!! We are counting on you to say the bold and necessary things you do that other in the religious life are too cowardly to pronounce. DO NOT pay any mind to the letters you get from weak, liberal Catholics in name only who are scolding you for making social and political statements. They are part of the problem. YOU are part of the solution. We love and support you. Thank you. 💟✝️💟
Amen 🙏 ❤
Are you still coming to Brisbane Australia in June
Yes
Love you Fr. Chris always praying for you
Thank you very much and God bless you
This was another awesome talk! Thank you Fr. Chris for taking the time to teach us about St. Joan of Arc. What an inspiration she is for each of us. God bless you and MIC 🙏
I'm French Canadian, and I approve this message !
Jesus of Nazareth the most Authentic of them ALL! Beautiful simplicity in Our Lady's character in the film Olivia Hussey. Robert Powell phenomenal as Jesus. Exactly what I felt Jesus looked like as a child. ❤❤❤❤
Fr. Chris I liked watching and listening to your talk about St. Joan of Arc. I watched it after I got home from the Saturday vigil Mass.
I might need some prayers because I thought I was dressed warm enough while walking to the Church which is actually four blocks from my apartment building. Two of the Church windows were later opened but it's not too hot outside only 18°C with some wind. In saying this my asthma might have been aggravated somewhat. This time of year can still be tricky. Heat with a high humidity is what helps keep my asthma under control. I'm still praying for your parents as well. God bless you now and always.
Thank you father for giving me the strength to let them go in Jesus name amen 🙏
There's a scifi novella inspired by Joan of Arc by Cordwainer Smith. I cry every time I read it. The bizarrely titled "The Dead Lady of Clowntown" about the martyrdom of D'Joan an artificial human with no rights, and how her death sets off "The Rediscovery of Man".
Part of which is the rebirth of religion esp. the "Old Strong Religion" with its "Sign of the Fish" and worship in secret in catacombs.
Its a shame Smith died so young, he never finished his future history, which was building up to a high church revival. As he was also moving towards high church anglicanism.
I think your correct about more than I can list and only wrong about God blessing USA as I know The USA is no better than Babylon at its worst as I live in Babylonian exile due to “blood purity laws” put upon Hawaiians, America doesn’t even acknowledge Hawaiian is a Nationality while Kanaka Maoli is the race of the original Hawaiians, I believe Hawaii will be freed from American tyranny by God in my life. I know justice as Christ taught me and I know American politicians know it not