Weekly Inspiration: Stephen’s Case for Christ

Weekly Inspiration: Stephen’s Case for Christ

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Blog

Twice a month, the Renewal Ministries staff gathers for a Bible study to read and discuss the Word together. We’re currently making our way through the Acts of the Apostles, and this week we arrived at Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin in Chapter 7. Full disclosure,...
Weekly Inspiration: Not Made for Comfort

Weekly Inspiration: Not Made for Comfort

by | May 30, 2025 | Blog

I’m writing this reflection sitting in Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris before one more flight to Barcelona and a few days of a retreat and talks with about fifty young men. The flight last night was deeply uncomfortable; cramped seats, insufficient air...
Brazil Mission Reveals Shared Heart for Christ

Brazil Mission Reveals Shared Heart for Christ

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog

Isn’t it fun when you meet someone and realize they have a common friend or shared experience? In those moments, we often marvel, “Small world, isn’t it?” Rachel Herbeck and I recently completed a whirlwind mission to Brazil, and this was a common refrain throughout...
Walking with the Lord in Suffering

Walking with the Lord in Suffering

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog, Pete Burak

It’s understandable that St. Paul equates our journey to heaven with athletes competing in a race, because victory in athletics requires pain. As in sports, suffering in life is inevitable. In this fallen world, before the restoration and transformation of the Second...
Experiencing Revival at the Eucharistic Congress

Experiencing Revival at the Eucharistic Congress

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, Pete Burak

Recently, a significant moment happened in the life of the American Church—the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress. I was there as one of three hosts broadcasting the Congress for EWTN, which covered the event across all its channels worldwide. Several years ago, some...