Artificial intelligence is beginning to impact more and more of us in unexpected ways. Ralph shares about his recent experiences with it and alerts us to both the good and the evil it can do and how we need to situate ourselves in a way that reduces our chances of being deceived.
Fr. John Riccardo joins Ralph to talk about the need for and the power of forgiveness. Fr. John's daily radio show is Christ is the Answer from Ave Maria Radio. Check it out on their website: https://avemariaradio.net/christ-is-the-answer-archives/
Ralph shares about an experience he had at Mass recently that gave him a deeper insight into the sacrifice of Jesus made present at the Mass and how we should desire to be included in it. He also brings out how wonderful it is that Jesus wants us to be included, but we have to want it too.
Fr. George Montague joins Ralph to share a lifetime of experience as a teacher, missionary, author, and Scripture scholar and the difference the Holy Spirit makes. The Rev. George Montague, S.M., S.T.D., is professor emeritus of New Testament at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. In 1995 he began a new religious community in the Marianist family, the Brothers of the Beloved Disciple. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Understanding the Bible and a couple volumes of t...
Ralph shares St. Peter's clear and challenging interpretation of the events of Pentecost and how all throughout the Acts of the Apostles we see the apostles' expectation that every new group of converts should experience the Holy Spirit as they did on the day of Pentecost. Ralph also speaks to how we too should be seeking and expecting the apostolic experience of Pentecost even today.
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. Pass 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 joins 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 joins 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 remember 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 joins Ralph to talk about his call to the priesthood and his book, Consoling the Heart of Jesus .
Mike Timmis joins 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 ques...
As we enter into the season of Lent Peter Herbeck joins 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 h...
Dr. Peter Williamson joins Ralph to share about his conversion to Catholicism and the role of sacred scripture in his daily life.
Ralph considers the important role that silence plays in our relationship with the Lord. He recommends a book called Holy Silence to help increase this virtue in our lives. This video complements another recent video, The Case for Loud , in which Ralph considered how Sacred Scripture exhorts us to full-hearted praise and worship and making a joyful noise to the Lord—and how we also should be open to this dimension in our response to God. For a copy of "Fulfillment of All Desire" visit https://ww...
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.
Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples talks with Ralph about his conversion to Catholicism.
Ralph talks about the striking words of Jesus in Matthew 12 when he declares that those who do his will are his family.
Peter Herbeck joins Ralph for a special Christmas episode to encourage us to behold the incredible mystery of the Incarnation, inviting us to respond to the loving gift of God in Jesus.
From time to time we note in the Gospels that Jesus is expressing a strong emotion about a situation he is encountering. This week, Ralph looks at the range of emotions that Jesus shows and offers some guidance he (and John of the Cross) give us about how to rightly order our emotions.
The Anderbergs share about the tragic of death their son in 2004 and how the Lord has brought them through these difficult times.
