by Ralph Martin | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy New Year! Some of you may be wondering how I can speak of a happy new year when there is plenty to be unhappy about. And indeed, there is. But as Christians, we know that Jesus has already triumphed over all evil. Even though things...
by Patti Mansfield | Jan 2, 2023 | Blog, Featured Authors, Uncategorized
On June 3, 2006, the Pontifical Council for the Laity asked me to thank Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of all the movements in the Church. There were 400,000 people from all the ecclesial movements gathered in St. Peter’s Square to meet with the pope. My words to him are...
by Ralph Martin | Nov 5, 2022 | Blog, Featured Authors
A priest once told me, “Whatever you do, remember: Nothing without the Lord.” That phrase stuck with me: “Nothing without the Lord.” It’s helpful to remember that whether I’m waiting to get off an airplane, driving in my car, or just working, the Lord is always with...
by Ralph Martin | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Featured Authors, Ralph Martin
Dear Challenged Disciples, The temperature of the battle is rising—and with this letter, I want to give you my best understanding of where we are in the war, as well as reasons to hope and how to help. The Masks are Off “The fog of religion has been lifted, the...
by Renewal Ministries Staff | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog
For more than twenty years, Renewal Ministries has supported the Emmaus Center, a Catholic community within Uganda that bears much fruit for the Lord. The following report outlines the Ugandan Emmaus Center’s recent outreach to another Emmaus Center in Zimbabwe. This...
by Renewal Ministries Staff | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, The Choices We Face, Uncategorized
This interview is condensed from an episode of The Choices We Face in which Ralph Martin (RM) interviewed Fr. James Brent (FJB), OP, from the Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph. It can be viewed here. Fr. James’ original video on suffering can be viewed here. RM:...