Right Now with Ralph Martin 2c6f3y

We are excited to share a hidden historical gem with you this week. In this previously unreleased conversation with Ralph and Sr. Ann Shields, Sr. Ann shares how to make a meaningful examination of conscience and how it can lead us to deeper freedom and holiness.

Great graces are available in the sacrament of Confirmation but oftentimes are not accessed. My wife offers a modest suggestion about how to contribute to increasing its fruitfulness. it on! Ralph's article: The Post-Christendom Sacramental Crisis: The Wisdom of Thomas Aquinas.

Co-founder of the St. Catherine of Siena Institute, Sherry Weddell talks with Ralph about the founding of the Institute, the process of discerning charism, and her book, Forming Intentional Disciples.

Ralph comments on some surprising remarks of Pope Benedict XVI about how it isn’t the Holy Spirit that chooses popes but the Cardinals.

Peter Herbeck s Ralph to talk about God’s plan of salvation through Jesus’ victory over death.

When the prophet Isaiah hears the Lord ask, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” he quickly responds, “Here am I. Send me!” This week, Ralph talks about how each of us should emulate Isaiah's joyous offering to be sent on mission by the Lord.

Patti Mansfield s Ralph to talk about true conversion and accepting Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior.

Ralph looks at the memoir of Sr. Lucia, the oldest of the three children of Fatima, who was asked by her bishop to all she could of St. Jacinta. St. Jacinta is truly amazing and inspiring! Get a copy of Fatima in Lucia's Own Words in the Renewal Ministries Store.

Fr. Michael Gaitley s Ralph to talk about his call to the priesthood and his book, Consoling the Heart of Jesus.

Mike Timmis s Ralph to share about his faith journey: from being a successful businessman to meeting Jesus personally and leaving his career to work in prison ministry. For a copy of Mike's book, Between Two Worlds, visit https://a.co/d/fpAjrdV.

The Catholic Church commonly refers to St. Joseph as the foster father of Jesus. As we celebrate his feast day this week, Ralph makes the case that this designation is way too weak given the reality and depth of his fatherhood.

The angel who appeared to the children at Fatima in 1916 told them, "Make of everything you can a sacrifice, and offer it to God as an act of reparation for the sins by which He is offended, and in supplication for the conversion of sinners. ..Above all, accept and bear with submission, the suffering which the Lord will send you." When Mary appeared to the children in 1917, she told them the same thing. This week, Ralph talks about how challenging it is to accept our sufferings and asks the questions, "Does God really send sufferings? How can we turn suffering to good?"

As we enter into the season of Lent Peter Herbeck s Ralph to discuss Church teaching on Original Sin and how we can salve its wound.

How can someone be appointed Archbishop of Washington, DC, after expressing views contrary to the Catholic faith? This is the question being raised by many within the American Catholic Church after Cardinal Robert McElroy’s recent appointment as Archbishop of Washington, DC. Appointments like this are causing many Catholics to wonder what is going on that bishops who hold objectively heretical or at least ambiguous views on basic Catholic truths are receiving these appointments. However, it is heartening to see the very direct and truthful comments that Archbishop Aquila from Denver, CO, and Bishop Paprocki from Springfield, IL, have made on the seriousness of appointing people to high positions who hold views like this. Let’s pray that the Lord have mercy on our holy Catholic Church which is going through a time of trial right now. Get your copy of Peter Herbeck's new booklet, Does God Judge? Your first copy is FREE! Articles in this episode: On ‘Radical Inclusion’ for LGBT People, Women and Others in the Catholic Church by Robert W. McElroy Radical Inclusion Requires Radical Love by Samuel J. Aquila Imagining a Heretical Cardinal by Thomas J. Paprocki I Apologize to LGBTQ Catholics by Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory: For the Church to Live In Eucharistic Coherence, We Must Be Willing to Challenge Catholics Persisting in Grave Sin by Samuel J. Aquila USCCB Must Discuss Eucharistic Coherence at June Meeting by Bishop Paprocki Paprocki: We’ve ‘ed Beyond the Point of Private Conversations’ by The Pillar

Dr. Peter Williamson s Ralph to share about his conversion to Catholicism and the role of sacred scripture in his daily life.

A few months ago Ralph published a video, The Case for Loud, where he considered how frequently in Sacred Scripture we are exhorted to full-hearted praise and worship, making a joyful noise to the Lord, playing loudly on our instruments, and how we should be open to this dimension of our response to God. This week, Ralph considers the equally important role that quiet and silence play in our relationship with the Lord. He recommends a book called Holy Silence that is a great resource for growing in silence in our life. For a copy of "Fulfillment of All Desire" visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/fulfillment-of-all-desire/.

Popular speaker Fr. John Riccardo returns to the show to share what has been on his heart about the state of the Church. For Fr. John's book, Heaven Starts Now: Becoming a Saint Day by Day, visit https://a.co/d/fF9FuIk.

Ralph reflects on how it is possible to find true rest for our souls, even amid our many responsibilities and heavy burdens.

The founder of From His Heart Ministries relates how she came into the Catholic Church after being a Pentecostal evangelist for years – without losing her ministry.

This week, Ralph discusses how the continuous conflict we should expect to face in this life will store up a weight of glory for us, both now and in heaven.