Right Now with Ralph Martin

Jude is one of the shortest epistles in the New Testament. It’s only one chapter and it’s written by Jude, the brother of James, who was the first bishop of the Jerusalem community and was martyred. He was also a relative of Jesus. It’s a strong epistle. Let’s read it together. It will only take about 7 minutes with a little commentary.

The whole universe, from distant galaxies to flowering tulips, is given to us as a gift of love intended to lead all human beings to a belief in their Creator and a desire to know his will for us. Everyone is given a chance. Everyone is given a summons by God to know him.

There are some startling things attributed to God in Psalm 2, a psalm that was an encouragement to the early Church when it encountered severe persecution. This week, Ralph takes a look at these realities as well as how Psalm 2 can be an encouragement to us today too!

Monica Pope sits down with Ralph to share her very moving conversion story and her love for catechesis.

In this week's episode Ralph talks about the strong concern the Holy Spirit put into his soul for the salvation of President Biden, and how important it is that those in authority in the Church love him enough to confront this dangerous and scandalous situation. A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward by Ralph Martin: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/a-church-in-crisis-pathways-forward/...

Cardinal Grech has been appointed by Pope Francis to lead the ongoing synodal process, and in this video, Ralph comments on Cardinal Grech's call for a “rainbow church” and the interesting and alarming turn the synodal process has taken. Ralph also looks at the recent document, "Dignitas Infinita" (Infinite Dignity), which affirms Church teaching that abortion, euthanasia, gender theory, and other...

Ralph discusses the need to be aware of the spiritual battle we are in, how to stand in the midst of it, and the need to accept God's generous mercy and not presume upon it.

Ralph Martin considers the challenging and exciting exhortation to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. He explains what this means and how it can be realized in daily life. He makes a special mention of Mary’s “Yes” – not just her first yes, but her whole life of saying daily yeses to the will of God and how this can be an encouragement for us.

Fr. John Riccardo joins Ralph to look back on his decision to become a priest, and the beauty and power of encountering Jesus.

There’s a lot of controversy in the Church right now about issues concerning marriage and sexuality. Underlying these issues though is a deeper issue: Do we really believe that Sacred Scripture is the inspired, inerrant Word of God? In this video Ralph explains how the Church has always approached Sacred Scripture, including in its teachings on this in Vatican II. He explains why we’re foolish not...

Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to discuss true hope and how it can impact our lives.

Ralph briefly updates the current state of confusion concerning same-sex blessings and shares the amazingly clear and courageous insights of Archbishop Charles Chaput on the distressing situation. "Papal Power and the Obedience of the Faithful" | https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2023/10/91409/ "The Cost of 'Making a Mess" | https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/...

Ralph and Peter discuss the essential topic of what is needed for each human soul to gain Heaven. For a copy of Ralph's book Will Many Be Saved? visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/will-many-be-saved/.

Ralph explains why he is so inspired by the resistance of the African Bishops to the same sex blessing document. He points out that their resistance is primarily based on the authority and truthfulness of God’s Word and are not afraid to indicate what that word really is in its judgment of homosexuality. To order a copy of Join the Resistance visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/jo...

Ralph sits down with Fr. Simon Lobo of the Companions of the Cross to hear his vocation story and some of the exciting ways God has worked in his priestly ministry to help people encounter the Holy Spirit.

While Cardinal Fernandez frequently quotes a particular text from the Catechism of the Catholic Church he ignores others that are essential for giving a balanced understanding of the moral issues he frequently addresses.

Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to discuss strategies for overcoming discouragement on our spiritual journey. To check out The Fulfillment of All Desire , visit our website here: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/fulfillment-of-all-desire/.

Pope Francis’ recent comments about his hope for an empty hell has once again raised controversy. In this video Ralph clarifies what God has actually revealed to us about the reality of hell and the clarity of the Church’s teaching on it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To read What is the Occupancy of Hell by Ralph Martin for the National Catholic Register visit https://www.ncregister.com...

Mother Maria Catherine, PVMI, joins Ralph to share about her evangelistic order of contemplative missionaries. Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate website: https://parishvisitorsisters.org/

Fr. John Riccardo joins Ralph to reflect on grieving with hope and praying for those who have gone before us.

There is a great deal of confusion and controversy in the Church right now concerning the issue of same sex blessings. Whole bishops’ conferences have said they will not implement them. Ralph offers some thoughts on how we got here and how we can keep clear in the midst of the confusion. Mentioned documents and articles: Declaration Fiducia Supplicans | On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings: https:...

When we encounter the objectivity of Jesus' self-revelation in the Word of God, we have a decision to make: to choose whether or not to be molded in the image of Christ.

This week, we revisit a favorite episode where Ralph reflects on the encouragement, blessing, and revelation found in Psalm 16.

Ralph reflects on the parable of the wise and foolish virgins to encourage us to be attentive to the demands of Jesus, so that on judgment day, we will be on the right side when the door closes.

Fr. John joins Ralph in discussing the need for Catholic discipleship and what it takes to be a true disciple of Christ.