Marian Helper • Winter 2023-24 • Marian.org 17 The Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, visited the Philippines from July 28–Aug. 7, offering talks to thousands of people around the nation on the theme, “Deepening the Message of Divine Mercy." Among the highlights was the invitation to give a retreat (right) to 850 Catholic bishops and priests in the country. Father Chris was even invited by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (above), to bless the entire nation of the Philippines. Around the World From Oct. 5-11, Fr. Chris toured Ireland and the United Kingdom, speaking to record crowds on Divine Mercy. In Ireland and Northern Ireland, he was hosted by Veritas, the publishing partner of Marian Press, which distributes Fr. Chris’ two books, Understanding Divine Mercy and After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for You. In London (shown here), Fr. Chris visited the church of Our Lady, Mother of the Church in Ealing for his first Divine Mercy Retreat, hosted by the Divine Mercy Apostolate (DivineMercyApostolate.co.uk).
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