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Join author, speaker, and world-wide renewal leader, Dr. Ralph Martin, as he shares what the Holy Spirit is stirring up in the Church right now: words of encouragement from the Lord to strengthen you for such a time as this.
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Religion & Spirituality
Religion & Spirituality
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5d ago
191 :: A Rainbow Church?
Cardinal Grech has been appointed by Pope Francis to lead the ongoing synodal process, and in this video, Ralph comments on Cardinal Grech's call for a “rainbow church” and the interesting and alarming turn the synodal process has taken. Ralph also looks at the recent document, "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity), which affirms Church teaching that abortion, euthanasia, gender theory, and other violations of human dignity, are gravely wrong. BUT the document nevertheless leaves the door open to continuing mischief in the area of homosexuality.
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5d ago
191 :: A Rainbow Church?
Cardinal Grech has been appointed by Pope Francis to lead the ongoing synodal process, and in this video, Ralph comments on Cardinal Grech's call for a “rainbow church” and the interesting and alarming turn the synodal process has taken. Ralph also looks at the recent document, "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity), which affirms Church teaching that abortion, euthanasia, gender theory, and other violations of human dignity, are gravely wrong. BUT the document nevertheless leaves the door open to continuing mischief in the area of homosexuality.
Apr 19 2024
190 :: The War We're In
Ralph discusses the need to be aware of the spiritual battle we are in, how to stand in the midst of it, and the need to accept God's generous mercy and not presume upon it.
Apr 10 2024
189 :: Living Sacrifices
Ralph Martin considers the challenging and exciting exhortation to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. He explains what this means and how it can be realized in daily life. He makes a special mention of Mary’s “Yes” – not just her first yes, but her whole life of saying daily yeses to the will of God and how this can be an encouragement for us.
Apr 3 2024
188 :: Encountering Jesus with Fr. John Riccardo
Fr. John Riccardo joins Ralph to look back on his decision to become a priest, and the beauty and power of encountering Jesus.
Mar 27 2024
187 :: Believe the Word of God
There’s a lot of controversy in the Church right now about issues concerning marriage and sexuality. Underlying these issues though is a deeper issue: Do we really believe that Sacred Scripture is the inspired, inerrant Word of God? In this video Ralph explains how the Church has always approached Sacred Scripture, including in its teachings on this in Vatican II. He explains why we’re foolish not to take the revealed Word of God with utmost seriousness. If we did, this would clarify a lot of the confusion and misguided efforts to accommodate our teachings to the corrupt contemporary culture. What Must I do to be Saved? by Pete BurakThe Ignatius Catholic Study BibleThe Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture
Mar 20 2024
186 :: Hope Does Not Disappoint with Peter Herbeck
Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to discuss true hope and how it can impact our lives.
Mar 13 2024
185 :: The Courage and Clarity of Archbishop Chaput
Ralph briefly updates the current state of confusion concerning same-sex blessings and shares the amazingly clear and courageous insights of Archbishop Charles Chaput on the distressing situation. "Papal Power and the Obedience of the Faithful" | https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/10/91409/ "The Cost of 'Making a Mess" | https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/12/the-cost-of-making-a-mess
Mar 6 2024
184 :: Will Many be Saved? with Peter Herbeck
Ralph and Peter discuss the essential topic of what is needed for each human soul to gain Heaven. For a copy of Ralph's book Will Many Be Saved? visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/will-many-be-saved/.
Feb 28 2024
183 :: Grateful for the Resistance of the African Bishops
Ralph explains why he is so inspired by the resistance of the African Bishops to the same sex blessing document. He points out that their resistance is primarily based on the authority and truthfulness of God’s Word and are not afraid to indicate what that word really is in its judgment of homosexuality. To order a copy of Join the Resistance visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/join-the-resistance/.
Feb 21 2024
182 :: Doing God's Will with Fr. Simon Lobo, CC
Ralph sits down with Fr. Simon Lobo of the Companions of the Cross to hear his vocation story and some of the exciting ways God has worked in his priestly ministry to help people encounter the Holy Spirit.
Feb 21 2024
181 :: Cardinal Fernandez’ Unbalanced Pastoral Strategy
While Cardinal Fernandez frequently quotes a particular text from the Catechism of the Catholic Church he ignores others that are essential for giving a balanced understanding of the moral issues he frequently addresses.
Feb 7 2024
180 :: Do Not Be Discouraged with Peter Herbeck
Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to discuss strategies for overcoming discouragement on our spiritual journey. To check out The Fulfillment of All Desire, visit our website here: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/fulfillment-of-all-desire/.
Jan 31 2024
179 :: Pope Francis and an Empty Hell
Pope Francis’ recent comments about his hope for an empty hell has once again raised controversy. In this video Ralph clarifies what God has actually revealed to us about the reality of hell and the clarity of the Church’s teaching on it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To read What is the Occupancy of Hell by Ralph Martin for the National Catholic Register visit https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/pope-francis-hopes-heaven-is-empty-ralph-martin. For your free copy of What Must I Do to be Saved? by Pete Burak visit https://www.renewalministries.net/WMI.
Jan 24 2024
178 :: Evangelizing Contemplatives with Mother Maria Catherine
Mother Maria Catherine, PVMI, joins Ralph to share about her evangelistic order of contemplative missionaries. Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate website: https://parishvisitorsisters.org/
Jan 17 2024
177 :: Grieving with Hope with Fr. John Riccardo
Fr. John Riccardo joins Ralph to reflect on grieving with hope and praying for those who have gone before us.
Jan 10 2024
176 :: Same Sex Blessings: Clarity in the Confusion
There is a great deal of confusion and controversy in the Church right now concerning the issue of same sex blessings. Whole bishops’ conferences have said they will not implement them. Ralph offers some thoughts on how we got here and how we can keep clear in the midst of the confusion. Mentioned documents and articles: Declaration Fiducia Supplicans | On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.htmlDicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Press Release Concerning the Reception of Fiducia Supplicans: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20240104_comunicato-fiducia-supplicans_en.html'Fiducia supplicans' is ‘self-contradictory' by Cardinal Gerhard Müller: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/muller-fiducia-supplicans-is-selfDeclaration of the Bishops of Cameroon on Homosexuality and the Blessing of "Homosexual Couples": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ln6i9lwTCMIv5VBmBD6N1UxEUYlmP8Pn/viewEmail to parishioners from Monsignor Charles Pope: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/msgr-pope-informs-dc-parishioners-he-will-not-bless-couples-in-same-sex-or-irregular-unions/Papal Power and the Obedience of the Faithful by Archbishop Charles Chaput: https://whatweneednow.substack.com/p/papal-power-and-the-obedience-of
Jan 3 2024
175 :: When Our Secret Hearts Are Revealed
When we encounter the objectivity of Jesus' self-revelation in the Word of God, we have a decision to make: to choose whether or not to be molded in the image of Christ.
Dec 27 2023
174 :: GREATEST HITS | A Marvelous Love
This week, we revisit a favorite episode where Ralph reflects on the encouragement, blessing, and revelation found in Psalm 16.
Dec 20 2023
173 :: Where Will You Be When the Door Closes
Ralph reflects on the parable of the wise and foolish virgins to encourage us to be attentive to the demands of Jesus, so that on judgment day, we will be on the right side when the door closes.
Dec 13 2023
172 :: The Heart of Discipleship with Fr. John Riccardo
Fr. John joins Ralph in discussing the need for Catholic discipleship and what it takes to be a true disciple of Christ.