Right Now with Ralph Martin

The Vatican recently released a document giving guidelines for all the ways transgender people and active homosexuals can participate in various sacramental situations. This is bound to cause confusion and scandal. RECOMMENDED ARTICLES: 'Transgender' Baptisms? Sorting Out the Vatican’s Recent Statement by John Bursch: https://bit.ly/3R7TdUz "Trans" Baptisms – A Pastor’s Response...

Dr. Michelle Rabideau talks with Ralph about how she became a Catholic and a doctor to answer a desire to be on mission for Jesus.

Ralph discusses a recent document that called for a “paradigm shift” in how we do theology which perhaps reveals the underlying methodology of the Synod and what a synodal church might actually look like.

Ralph sits down with Fr. John Horn to hear about his call to the priesthood and the foundation of the Institute for Priestly Formation.

Ralph comments on a significant weakness of the Second Vatican Council that led to post-conciliar confusion. Get a copy of Ralph's book, "Will Many Be Saved?" here: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/will_many_be_saved

As we begin the month of November, a month traditionally dedicated to the souls in purgatory, we revisit a favorite episode where Ralph shares about the  four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell.

The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us! Not only that, but He became our precious, holy food for the journey in the Holy Eucharist. Who do we encounter in the Eucharist? Who is the Eucharist for? Do we understand what is required of us to approach our Lord and God in the Holy Eucharist?

Journalist Linda Schaefer joins Ralph to tell the story of her career, how it took an unexpected turn, and her life-changing connection with St. Teresa of Calcutta.

This week Ralph talks about thirsting for the Lord as he reflects on Psalm 63.

Fr. Tim MacDonald joins Ralph to share his exuberance at being called to be a priest, and his love for his vocation.

Many are concerned about troubling signs in the Church today. How does the crisis of today fit into the larger scope of the Church's history? Is this the worst it has ever been? Ralph digs into these questions in this week's video. For a copy of Ralph's primary resource, "The Arians of the Fourth Century" by John Henry Newman visit https://a.co/d/9olH37N . Sign up for Renewal...

Psychology professor Dr. Joanne Storm joins Ralph to talk about commonalities between all the Saints. For a copy of Ralph's book, Fulfillment of All Desire, visit https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/fulfillment_of_all_desire .

Ralph discusses Abraham's extraordinary test of faith in Genesis 22: his willingness to sacrifice Isaac and encourages us to sacrifice out of love for Christ so as to experience true peace, freedom, and joy.

This week, Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to discuss some aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. For a copy of Fulfillment of All Desire visit our website: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/product/fulfillment_of_all_desire

Inspired by a St. Crispin's speech in Shakespeare's “Henry V,” Ralph encourages us to face battles with great courage even while facing overwhelming odds.

This week, former convict Anthony DeLuca joins Ralph to tell the story of his imprisonment and return to the Church.

This week, we revisit a favorite episode where Ralph shares some thoughts on today's momentous feast and what it can teach us. He says, “We do not fully understand the magnitude of the gift that is being offered to us, but we can take heart because we begin to see it in Mary. [In Mary] we have the Lord showing us what he is willing to do for flesh and blood creatures. Even though we have been...

Fr. Steve Mattson joins Ralph to talk about being drawn to the Catholic Church and how he wound up a priest.

This week, Ralph talks about how remarkable it is that God clearly reveals himself to us! Get a free copy of Receiving Fire : https://www.renewalministries.net/RFFREE Get a copy of Join the Resistance : https://www.renewalministries.net/JTR Partner with us: https://www.renewalministries.net/partners Check out our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/RenewalMinistriesRM Check out our television program...

After seeing the enormous response to last week's episode, Ralph wanted to share some additional thoughts and clarifications. For a deeper dive into all these topics, a great resource is his book A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward . Check out Part One, " It is Now Unmistakably Clear Where We Are Being Led ". "A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward" on Amazon: https://a.co/d...

Ralph offers a sober review of recent actions of Church leaders, particularly the appointment of Archbishop Fernandez as head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Former NFL football player Kevin O'Brien joins Ralph to shares his story and challenge to men.

God's Word sometimes contains really shocking language. This week, Ralph looks at the startling language of Acts 13:46, "We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles." Become a Partner! www.renewalministries.net/partners . Join us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/RenewalMinistriesRM

Ralph is joined by Peter Herbeck and Sr. Mary Rose Bratlien, T.O.R. of the Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother as she shares her vocation story.

Inspired by the great Eucharistic hymn written by St. Thomas Aquinas - "Lauda Sion" - Ralph comments on the Church's teaching about what is needed for worthy reception of Holy Communion. To become a Renewal Ministries Parter, visit: www.renewalministries.net/partners .