Ralph Martin Blog Posts
Reply to Dr. Larry Chapp
A friend recently sent me a lengthy essay that Dr. Larry Chapp, a retired professor of theology, posted on his blog, which was later shared on various Facebook accounts. As I read it, I must admit that it came across as a rather emotional and hostile reaction to a...
A Church in Crisis: Where Do We Stand?
This article originally appeared in Renewal Ministries' June 2020 newsletter and is taken from Ralph Martin’s talk at the recent Renewal Ministries’ Gathering. You can view the entire talk here. People are deeply troubled right now by what’s happening in the world and...
Our God is a Consuming Fire
This post originally appeared in the Renewal Ministries' newsletter, and is condensed from Ralph Martin's talk at the 2021 Lift Jesus Higher Rally. You can view it here. Fire is a common theme Scripture uses for Jesus and for God. It has many positive features—it...
Another Prophecy from Fr. Michael Scanlan
I hope that these things don’t happen. I’m not willing for them to happen, but if they need to happen for the sake of the purification of the Church . . . I’m willing, because it’s about the salvation of souls. And no measure is too extreme to save one soul…
Reflections on Ralph Martin’s 1975 Prophecy
The Old Testament describes that God reveals his secrets to the prophets. He lets key prophetic people who He wants to communicate through bring encouragement to his Church and help them see what the Lord is doing. As the Spirit is poured out on all flesh, the Spirit is meant to lead us. The Spirit wants to speak to us…
Fr. Michael Scanlan’s Amazing Prophecy: An Urgent Message for Today
Featured Image Credit » The following text came from a talk I shared today on Renewal Ministries’ YouTube channel. We at Renewal Ministries are using all available means to share this word, due to its importance and relevance, as well as the need for all of us to...
Embracing the Three Disciplines of Lent
Dear Faithful Friends, Can you believe it? Lent is here! I must admit, for most of my life I’ve had mixed feelings about Lent—understanding it was “good for me,” but not really looking forward to the self-denial. This Lent is a little different, because the Lord has...
Lithuanian Renewal Continues Bearing Fruit
This article originally appeared in Renewal Ministries' February 2019 newsletter. Dear Fellow Disciples, Events in the Church and the world continue to unfold, but our job is to “press on,” sharing the message of salvation with all that will hear and strengthening...
Dear Troubled Catholics – A Letter From Ralph Martin About the Current Crisis
Dear Troubled Catholics, I have never seen so many “ordinary Catholics”—who usually never follow or hear about Church news—as deeply troubled as I have seen them in response to the recent revelations about the retired archbishop of Washington, DC. Cardinal...
Is There Any Hope for Me?
Millions are asking, sometimes in groans too deep for words, is there any hope for me? Will my life ever be a success? Will I ever find real love, or ever love others truly? Is there really, after all this disappointment, sorrow, and tragedy, any hope of everything...
A New Pentecost: Why Now?
Pope John XXIII implored the whole Church to pray in preparation for the Council, asking God to send us a “new Pentecost,” and Benedict XVI called for the whole Church to pray for a renewal of Baptism and confirmation and be “baptized in the Spirit.” For more than 40...
Personal Prayer—Being Present Is Essential
Prayer is simply the name that has traditionally been given to communication, or conversation, with God—it is awareness of Him, consciously being present to Him, and Him being present to us. Most of the laws we discover in the development of our human...
Avoiding a Lukewarm Path
The following is an excerpt from Ralph Martin's newly re-released booklet, "What Happens When I Die?" This may come as something of a surprise, but Scripture indicates that lukewarm Christians have a chance of being damned. I was surprised, even shocked, when I...
The Fruit of Fasting
All of us are praying for people—for healing, for conversion, for a good job, for a good marriage, for financial provision, and many other intentions as well! In my own life, I’ve often noticed an acceleration in answered prayer for specific intentions when I’ve added...
Guide to Personal Prayer
Many spiritual writers, including the saints, offer suggestions concerning methods on prayer. Francis de Sales, very much influenced by his own experience of St. Ignatius’s Spiritual Exercises, offers some suggested structures and formats for the practice of...
Growing in Freedom
[photo source] Everything that exists is a gift from God. Yet oftentimes we look to the things and creatures created by God for a satisfaction and fulfillment that only God Himself can provide. When the soul wraps itself around the things and the people of this world...
Gifts With Impact
Need a little inspiration for meaningful gifts to give this Christmas? Check out our staff recommendations—there's something for almost everyone on your list... The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints Book by...
Understanding Mother Teresa’s ‘Dark Night’
Ralph Martin recently spoke at Ave Maria University in Florida about Mother Teresa and John of the Cross: The Truth about Dark Nights. Since this is a topic of concern for many people, we are sharing condensed version of his talk below. We pray it is a blessing to...
Life in the Spirit Comes to High School
Ralph Martin share the following report in Renewal Ministries' July 2017 newsletter. An entire senior class of local high school students recently had the opportunity to participate in a Life in the Spirit seminar, thanks to the inspiration and action of one of their...
1977 Kansas City Prophecy
Prophecy given at Kansas City Charismatic Renewal Conference, 1977 | by Ralph Martin "Come before me with a broken heart and a contrite spirit for the body of my Son is broken. Come before me with tears and mourning for the body of my Son is broken. The light is dim,...
Video on S.T.L. at SHMS
A short video of the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) program at Sacred Heart Major Seminary that Ralph directs...
Habemus Papam!
Habemus Papam! Since the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope during the recent Conclave, I've received numerous inquires asking me what I think. Even though I do not know him personally, these first few days of Pope Francis' ministry certainly seem to...
Some Reflections on the Election Results
We've had a little time now to absorb the American election results and I know many of us are disappointed and tempted to discouragement. I know many of us tried to follow our Bishops' guidance and recognize that we can never vote to promote intrinsic evils such as...
Final Update from the Synod in Rome
The Synod ended yesterday with a beautiful closing Liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica that Pope Benedict XVI presided over. I was asked to announce the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary, in English, as the rosary was recited before Mass began, and do the first reading at...
Ralph’s First News Report from the Rome Synod
Dear Friends in Christ, We're just completing the second full week of the Synod - it began on October 7 and ends on October 28. I thought I'd have time to offer more frequent updates, but that hasn't been the case. First of all, what is a Synod? A Synod is a gathering...
Endorsements for Ralph Martin’s latest book
Will Many Be Saved? What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization “"For many years we have all appreciated Dr. Martin’s considerable contributions to the mission of the Church. Now he gives us a profound doctrinal foundation...
Pope Benedict XVI honors Sr. Ann Shields
Dear Friends in Christ, We just learned that the Holy Father has awarded Sister Ann Shields the Benemerenti Medal in recognition for her service to the Church. News of the award was made by the Most Rev. Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing, on the Diocese of Lansing...
Divine Mercy 2012 Talk and Interview with Ralph
Ralph's Field Talk Ralph's Interview
Archbishop Chaput’s statement on the HHS Mandate.
Archbishop Chaput's statement: http://catholicphilly.com/2012/02/archbishop-chaput/current-hhs-mandate-is-not-a-real-compromise/
Final Rome Update
Through a Providential series of events I was able to defend my doctoral dissertation the evening before we needed to leave Rome. Thanks be to God. The defense went well. Mission accomplished. Back in the US. More later! Thanks for your prayers and support. The...
Rome Update #2 by Ralph Martin
Rome Update #2: March 6, 2011 Dear Friends, Well. I kept waiting for things to slow down and they didn’t and my good intentions of sending more frequent updates hasn’t worked out, but today there’s a chance to write something. It has almost been a month since my...
Rome Update from Ralph Martin
Dear Friends, Well, it’s been 10 days since we arrived in Rome and it’s time for a little news. Because of the snow storms on the East Coast, our fight into New York, where we were to get our fight to Rome, was cancelled. We were able to get another flight going...
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