Fr. Chris Alar to Speak at the Holy Face Conference Join us for a powerful two-day Holy Face Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts, featuring Father Chris Alar,MIC as a main presenter. This special gathering will focus on the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, prayer, healing, and deeper conversion—centered on reparation, mercy, and trust in Christ. 📍 Location: Springfield, Massachusetts 📅 Dates: February 17–18, 2026 🎟 Registration required: $129 - Father Chris Alar,MIC — Featured Speaker

Fr. Chris Alar reflected on how God can bring good even out of great evil, pointing to the tragic events of 9/11. While the wounds of that day remain heavy on our hearts, the Lord, in His providence, drew forth graces amidst the devastation. Fr. Chris shared moving examples: a firefighter, shaken by what he experienced, later answered the call to become a priest; countless people who had drifted from faith returned to the Church; and many who went back continued in their conversion, deepening th

In this powerful reflection, Fr. Chris Alar unpacks a profound truth about the difference between the Old and New Covenants—between the heavy burden of the Mosaic Law and the life-giving grace of Christ. Under the Old Law, the Jewish people carried a demanding weight: 613 commandments, strict rituals, and continual sacrifices. These pointed toward God’s plan, but they could not yet offer the full healing of the soul. The burden was great, but the reward remained distant. Now, through Jesus Chris