Martin Luther vs. St. Therese: Debunking the Myths of Reformation vs. Revolt - Explaining the Faith

Was Martin Luther a hero of justice or a disobedient leader of revolt? Hear Fr. Chris Alar give the often misunderstood facts and debunk many common myths about one of the Fathers of the Protestant Reformation. Also, hear how similar he was to St. Therese of Lisieux, but how they went down totally different roads on this episode of Explaining the Faith.

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[Legends_Of_War]

The best sermon I’ve ever heard on why Luther was wrong. As a protestant I now see the error of sola fide and “once saved always saved.” Thank God for the truth preserved in the Catholic teachings.

[christinebravomom]

Decades ago, I wanted to find out who Martin Luther had been, so I got three biographies from the library, one by a Catholic, one by a Lutheran, and one by a secular historian. The one big thing that stuck with me was that, when his own disciples broke off from his teachings and started their own churches, he was furious. He had based his theology on the idea that each man could discern the truth, in essence be a mini-magisterium of one. But then he expected his followers to accept HIS version of truth as definitive! It showed, right from the start, the path the Protestant Reformation would go, with churches splitting and splitting again and splitting yet again. I've heard there are somewhere between 30K and 48K different denominations, each one with a human founder who is absolutely sure he (or she) knows exactly what the rest got wrong.

[musicleigh]

This is an excellent talk !! I was raised Catholic...long story short, I went in a great big circle and discovered these truths and so I'm back but this time it's for real 😉

[edwardwelsch]

It's so rare to hear priests in the post-concilliar era tell the truth about the Protestant revolt. Thank you!

[carissahanson]

I really hope you do a more in-depth video this one was very good I have many Lutheran family members as that’s what I was raised as but I am Catholic I just shared this with a few friends and family members hopefully they take it with good wishes and in the spirit in which I shared

[lilanielehmann]

I am also a protestant but I opened my heart to know the history, the truth.

[jimfoard]

Thank you so much Father Chris. I just came out of a Calvinist church that I attended for three years. I knew there was something wrong with the teaching but couldn't put my finger on it. Your teaching really straightened me out. This was a real blessing. God bless you.

[successeffanga]

Am a Catholic convert, the transformation which i have experience since my conversion to catholicism is remarkable.. proud to be a part of the one true holy and apostolic universal church

[Marilyn-npxh]

This is exactly why I left the Christian Reformed Church and joined the Catholic Church twelve years ago. God wouldn’t let his church on Earth be in error for 1500 years! Thank you, Father Chris.

[robinkennedy]

Sorry Father...just finished watching your talk....you did touch on the subject matter I just brought up moments ago in my post. Thank you so very much. I studied at Notre Dame decades ago and continue studying theology. Your talks encourage continued study. Being very poor, my stomach may often be hungry but my mind, heart and spirit are nourished!

[ampl]

Really? Luther’s heart was in the right place? Hard to believe. Sounds like a very arrogant, prideful guy. Also, doesn’t it say in the bible that whosoever changes the words of the bible is to be condemned? So basically, he is like the “angel” that St Paul warned about - preaching a different gospel. Since his “reform” could not have been inspired by God it must have been “inspired” by the enemy.

[madelinebataclan]

All I can say is Praise God! Thank you Lord for giving us Father Alar. God bless you always father.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ 🇵🇭

[diannahughes]

This was a masterful talk, Fr. Chris. I really liked it a lot. Thanks for all your time and talent! And prayers for you and your family too.

[ritasaar]

Thank you for taking the time to explain Madtin Luther's split from the Catholic church.

[KristinaBakerSmith]

Im so glad I found this channel. You are a great teacher, Father Chris! Thanks for all you do, God Bless😇🙏

[williams.carpenter]

Fr. Chris I am a former Protestant who is about to baptised into the Roman Catholic church and you have no idea how much this helped me out.

[sharonstout]

Fr. Alar, thank you so much for all of your hard work and research to help us understand our Faith This must take up so much of your time. It is greatly appreciated by everyone! And thank you for being a good, holy priest. The world needs thousands more like you. 😇

[midgerhys]

Thank you, Fr Chris, for putting in such a succinct talk, all the facts about the Protestant Revolution. I'd read all your points over the course of many years & had so wished someone like you would one day communicate them to the World in an accessible format. You've done just that & very well indeed.

[anniearan]

Thank you Fr. Chris. God bless you always. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[rjcav]

I have been able to use talk.s like this when noncatholics try to debate me....the look on their face is priceless when I hit them with facts...they are not use to or have never heard these logical arguments that can be documented