Responding to Today’s Spiritual Battles

Responding to Today’s Spiritual Battles

The following article is condensed from Ralph’s talk at the 2023 Lift Jesus Higher Rally in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can listen to it here. The article originally appeared in Renewal Ministries’ July 2023 newsletter. I’d like to discuss the challenges...
Spreading the Gospel in Namibia and Botswana

Spreading the Gospel in Namibia and Botswana

Both Namibia and Botswana are more developed than many countries we serve in. They have great roads and strong economies. However, Covid has dealt them a blow. The people have much fear and anxiety for the future, but thankfully are turning to the Lord as the only...
Battling Fear

Battling Fear

I want to talk about some simple truths regarding how to overcome a troubled, fearful heart. If we take the Lord’s words to heart, they will transform our lives and help us face all circumstances. At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and unfolded the...
Hate Speech? Time to Push Back

Hate Speech? Time to Push Back

What is hate speech? In the UK, a retired Army officer recently was charged with hate speech after quoting the Scripture that says homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:9-10). He should have added that people who engage in homosexual activity and...
Spreading the Gospel in Cameroon

Spreading the Gospel in Cameroon

Our Mission to Priests We spent one week each in the dioceses of Ngaoudéré and Bafia. The mission’s purpose was to facilitate personal and ministerial renewal to priests in these two dioceses by inviting a greater openness to the role of the Holy Spirit in their lives...
Silence & Solitude

Silence & Solitude

By Fr. Dan Westermann A few years ago, my friend made his final vows in New York City. I flew out early to spend time with another priest friend. We wandered around Times Square and other popular sites. I found myself drawn into the rush and almost overwhelmed by the...