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 corrupted by sin, we nevertheless have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, and if we persevere to the end as a friend of Jesus, we will share in the glory that Mary is currently experiencing.”

In the episode, Ralph references his talk on Fatima. If you would like to see this compelling and important talk, it is available on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/qfoUOs3Lw2Y. 

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!

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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 .

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."

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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.

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Author Michael O'Brien joins Ralph for a second episode where they look at the world and analyze the dangers of modern society.

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