An Invitation from the Lord

An Invitation from the Lord

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Many of you have asked how I am doing after being fired from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. I spoke about this in a recent YouTube video but want to share my response with our readers of our newsletter and blog as well. First, I am...
‘Because of You!’

‘Because of You!’

In recent months, Ralph Martin has received an outpouring of support from around the world, including Croatia, Ireland, England, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Canada, Australia, China, and Uganda. Below are just some of their words of thanks and...
Weekly Inspiration: ‘Compete Well for the Faith’

Weekly Inspiration: ‘Compete Well for the Faith’

The readings at Mass for this Sunday, the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, are a powerful warning against complacency and the dangers of seeking worldly comfort rather than eternal treasure. They encourage us to “compete well for the faith,” holding onto the...
A Different Kind of Retirement

A Different Kind of Retirement

Don Turbitt retired as a Renewal Ministries country coordinator three years ago, after nearly thirty years of service. Shortly before his retirement, Don was making more than eight trips to Europe and traveling just over one-hundred days each year, which was a pace he...
Spreading the Gospel in Uganda

Spreading the Gospel in Uganda

Emmaus Center The Emmaus Center in Katikamu, Uganda, is a rare oasis in a world increasingly covered with darkness. When we arrived, it was a beehive of activity. They were running a retreat for renewal leaders, two formation programs, and private retreats for a...
Weekly Inspiration: Follow the Saints’ Narrow Way

Weekly Inspiration: Follow the Saints’ Narrow Way

I’ve found myself encouraged by the recent canonizations of St. Pier Giorgio and St. Carlo. I work with middle school and high school boys, and I am hopeful the newly minted saints will bear witness to the adventures of holiness. Both young men, Frassati and Acutis,...