The Call to Holiness

The Call to Holiness

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog, Ralph Martin

Holiness is not just a good idea or an optional extra. God commands each of us to be holy because He is holy (see Lv 11:44-45, 19:2, 20:7, 20:26). To be in union with Him, something must change in us. When Moses asks to see the Lord, God responds that “man shall not...
A Privilege to Serve, Reasons for Gratitude

A Privilege to Serve, Reasons for Gratitude

by | Mar 27, 2025 | Blog, Ralph Martin

Dear Friends and Fellow Disciples, As usual, there is a lot going on—thanks be to God! So much great work for the kingdom is being made possible through your support! The class I taught during the fall semester at the seminary was perhaps my best class ever, both...
The Four Last Things

The Four Last Things

by | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog, Ralph Martin

Pope John Paul II said the Church cannot omit, without serious mutilation of her essential message, a constant catechesis on man’s Four Last Things: death, judgment, hell, and heaven. Knowing what comes after this earthly life can guide us in it. Beyond the mysterious...
Honoring Fifty-One Years of Service

Honoring Fifty-One Years of Service

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Blog, Ralph Martin

Dear Fellow Disciples, This marks the first month in fifty-one years that Gary Seromik, our office manager, chief administrator, finance person, and translator is not working for Renewal Ministries. He is retiring, and while we will miss him, we are grateful that he...
Launched into the Deep

Launched into the Deep

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Blog, Ralph Martin

Let’s thank God! It’s been an amazing year with so many opportunities to help people come closer to Christ or come to Him for the first time. We carried out thirty-five separate missions this year to twenty-five different countries, where we were able to help...