This week, Ralph talks about the challenges of being an evangelist and sharing the good news with others, particularly those close to us. He comments on a remarkable passage in Philippians where Paul talks about how he weeps for those who are conducting themselves as enemies of Christ; and how we too must have tears in our hearts if not in our eyes as we reach out to those who are on the way to “destruction.”

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“There’s nothing more important than knowing and loving Jesus. There’s nothing more important than staying loyal to him and faithful to him, no matter how difficult it is.”

In this episode, Ralph speaks to us about the comfort and consolation the Lord wants us to have because of His presence with us and promises to us through a meditation on Psalm 16.

Ralph's "cloud of witnesses" referenced in the episode:

In this episode, Ralph discusses what has been happening in this country after the election, linked as it is to global forces trying to gain dominance for a technological elite. He also discusses how we can process the various emotions we may be experiencing, and the hope that we truly have because Jesus really is the Lord.

Scriptures mentioned in this episode: 1 John 5:4, Matthew 5:30, Luke 12:11-12, Isaiah 55:8-9, Isaiah 53:2-6

Videos mention in this episode:

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Ralph speaks of an icon of Christ on which he has been meditating lately (19:32). The icon is Christ Pantocrator from Saint Catherine's Monastery in Sinai and it is the cover art for this episode.

In this episode, Ralph points out that high ranking leaders in the Church are beginning to speak about the antichrist and are acknowledging the fears beginning to grow among God’s people, as they see what is happening in society and in the Church. Ralph looks at what these leaders are saying, what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches about the antichrist, and how we can live confident in the power of God’s love and free of fear in challenging times such as these.

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This week, Ralph reminds us of some of the great wisdom of St. Francis de Sales concerning suffering, and some of the amazing revelations of the power of suffering to bring about conversion contained in the messages of the angel and Mary at Fatima, and the powerful words of Jesus not to fear those who can kill the body, and the confidence we should have in the Father’s personal, detailed, love of us.

"Meditate on the shortness of life and learn wisdom of heart."

This week Ralph comments on a few scriptures that urge young people to choose the Lord while they are still young and not be allured by what may be a false hope that there will be an opportunity later.

Scriptures in this episode:

• Ps 90:12
• Ecclesiastes 11:9 - 12:8
• Ps 119:9
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In this episode, Ralph speaks on the startling messages of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three young children at Fatima, Portugal in 1917, and how relevant and important it is for us today.

In our final night of the Advent Mission, we continued to delve into the wisdom of the saints, who are great spiritual masters of the interior life. We will pick up our study of The Fulfillment of All Desire again in Lent; we hope you will join us!

Among many rich topics, in night four Ralph looks at a principle of the Christian life rooted in Acts 14:22 - “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” No one escapes suffering; we are all called to take up our cross and follow Christ. We all have to choose between the cross of Christ and the cross of Satan. 

Last night was night three of the Advent Mission. It was a joy to continue our Advent journey and to look closely at the challenges we can face on the path to holiness, particularly the dangers of sin.

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Ralph mentions a few YouTube videos in this episode. You can see those here:

He also mentions last week's extra episode on the wrath of God. Haven't listened yet? Check it out.

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The wrath of God is mentioned numerous times in the Old Testament but also in the Gospels, Epistles and Book of Revelation. What is the wrath of God? How can we flee it? Why is it urgent that we understand this important biblical concept for our lives today?