‘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,...
Weekly Inspiration: Praising God in the Storm

Weekly Inspiration: Praising God in the Storm

I recently witnessed a tragedy that led to the loss of a young girl’s life. Amid that tragedy, I saw a family’s deep and abiding faith. As I stood with the girl’s family as emergency personnel worked to save her, we prayed. We called on Jesus’ name and asked for his...