A Church in Crisis w/ Dr. Ralph Martin!

[@ceciliahartman6618]

The other day I told my grandson that I was going to say my rosary, he’s 5 by the way…he was ready to go up to bed, I said do you want to say the rosary with me he said no, no thanks. I said are you sure? Yeah…I go, you know Mary asked us to pray a rosary every day, without a pause he said oh ok, then I will. A little guy who usually can’t sit still sat right tight next to me and moved his little fingers down every bead!!! Wow I was in awe! ❤️

[@MarkelAnderson]

That’s beautiful ❤

[@MrDoyle07]

That’s a beautiful tale! ❤🙏🏼 If we teach them to pray they will pray.

[@JosePerez-is6nn]

Lord I believe in you I adore you I hope in you And I love you And I ask pardon for the people Who don't believe in you Don't adore you Don't hope in you And don't love you

[@cheryllemon6525]

Bless you!

[@joecardone4887]

Ralph Martin is one of he most trusted Catholic apologists/teachers/leaders etc. Truly a Christ-like man. I think he’s without a doubt one of the most balanced teachers we have. He’s bold and also loving and holds the truth above everything. Ralph Martin is definitely clear! Love the conversation! Thanks for having him on Matt.

[@arigirl4536]

I agree. Such a gentle and humble spirit.

[@christophercregar247]

A little tone-deaf regarding abuse victims, however.

[@chromebook1794]

The great thing is that my parish priests is one of the leaders in renewal ministries.

[@nate9331]

@@christophercregar247 Elaborate, please.

[@christophercregar247]

@@nate9331 he said something like abortion is a greater sin than the abuse scandal in the church. I don’t think that is an appropriate comment. Many lives have been ruined and the reputation of the church has been horribly damaged.

[@stooch66]

Matt, absolutely correct about needing to go to battle with our ego in the sacrament of confession. That sacrament has been true medicine for my soul. I just made a deeper conversion this past year and have committed to being in a state of Grace when receiving the Eucharist. I go to confession regularly and have truly come to “ hate sin. I recognize it as the eternal enemy now. I have eliminated my grave sins, but I have also greatly reduced my instances of habitual venial sin, because I am constantly reminding myself of the Eucharist and of the need for reconciliation. I am long from perfect or even good, but I am working towards it and I am separating from my previous 40+ years of habitual sinning. God bless you!

[@stephencuskley5251]

God bless YOU!!!

[@tlsmith9647]

This is beautiful. God bless you.

[@iknowthatyougreatlyloveyou1613]

Blessed words!

[@johnsposato5632]

God bless you for this humble statement of repentance. You have inspired me

[@laurasuereynolds1959]

Thank you for bith these consoling and encouraging words.

[@sandragoss48]

Dr.Martin is the most level headed Catholic teacher I have ever known through his on-line ministry. Praise God for this truth teller. He is truly a gift to the Catholic Church. Jesus, Mary, & Joseph I love you. Save souls!

[@tedmilone1080]

“Level headed” = right on.

[@SandyVTA]

He should organize an online Catholic Bible study.🙏🙏🙏📚✝️⛪

[@julieelizabeth4856]

@@SandyVTA Fr. Mike Schmitz is doing an awesome job with that. "Bible in a Year" podcast.

[@reginasmith3149]

His CHARITY is what sets Ralph Martin (and Peter Herbeck) apart while at the same time he lays out what is going on and never sugar coats it. God bless you both and help us all.

[@catholicdisciple3232]

A true balance of love and orthodoxy. Beautiful man!

[@Sparrow0514]

There’s no charity without Truth. Vatican II is a lie. Face the Truth. This man totally sugar coats; who are you (and he) kidding?

[@reveilleamerica3589]

To be honest and forthright Bishop Barron is no Bishop Sheen.

[@JoannENELSON-ue9xo]

Thankyou from the bottom of my ❤

[@stephencuskley5251]

Dr. Martin's humility shows through by the fact that he's in complete awe of God. He's an inspiration.

[@sfranco36]

I don’t understand why anyone who is Catholic would put a thumbs down on this video. This is truth, so many of us have yearned for this truth. I bought the book! Will read this weekend. Learned so so much! I downloaded the Renewal app! I will listen to it this again and again! Thank you! I was sad when it came to the end…. Have him on again!

[@royjames196]

There's no thumbs down on the video I can see. God Bless!

[@tlsmith9647]

YES! God bless you.

[@sfranco36]

@@tlsmith9647 yes, there are 73.

[@SmithsnMoz]

Maybe because they're Not Catholic at all? ...Or Maybe sometimes people Hate hearing the Truth?

[@avia9735]

Their probably trolls

[@dominiccanis406]

Nuns laughing at the St. Michael's Prayer unsettled me more than any horror movie I've ever seen. The original long form version by Pope Leo XIII was instrumental in bringing me back to the Church. I am of course familiar with the short form, but the long form had me weeping, right after the part about the "throne." It hit me right in my gut. The battle for souls is real.

[@hannahyareli]

T vddfff🎉😂😂

[@lindamaxey3827]

Amen i

[@honey-feeney9800]

What is it about nuns laughing at the St. Michael’s prayer ? I’m in shock. !

[@YTmoney88]

I used to pray the long version every day at noon when I first converted. Fr. Riperger says that lay people shouldn't say it though.

[@andy41417]

Fr. Chad Ripperger says long prayer restricted from the laity. Disobeying that takes you out from under the the authority of the Lords protection and could make you vulnerable. Studying it to understand the Pope’s mindset has merit.

[@catholicexplorer9231]

This brought tears to my eyes. Finally, someone speaking truth in a loving manner, with hope and charity

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@dottieryan5574]

Speaking Truth is that Jesus’ finished work was enough. He certainly doesn’t need Mary’s help😭

[@daisytoromanzano8865]

@@dottieryan5574 Amen. When he said almost at the end the story that the lady after converting was smashing the images of Buda, same needs to be done in the Vatican and also removed evil pieces that are saved in their basement from other gods around the world. I never understood the emphasis that charismatic churches put on believers and that that they need to speak in tongues, even thou the Bible is clear that it is the smallest gift and that Abba gives to anyone different gifts. Sometimes more than one, but it doesn’t mean that it is tongue plus another gift. Also believers need to be wise because there is also people that are faking it, or receiving demonic languages. 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. We need to bring our fears to Abba and confess to Him and to your brothers and sisters when you have done wrong to them, not to just go and confess to a priest( in old days and could still now, some were even spies). Abba died once for our sins and all we need to do is repent, pick up your cross every day renew your mind every day in is word( no books that talk about the bible or theologians books), also said that what you learn in the Bible to go and do( not be iddle) and spread the good news. Always remember the thief that was dying next to Our Emmanuel, the answer to him was that he was going to be with him in paradise that day, no after baptism or after the church prayed for 9 days to move from purgatory. John3:16- Jesus christ is the only way.

[@agnesmarko2559]

Of course He doesn’t NEED her help. He WANTS her help. She’s His Mother. What is wrong with you?

[@77agape]

Strong voice of orthodoxy, and the Holy Spirit ! Full support for Ralph Martin.

[@syngen462]

When we are closer to the Lord, he gives us peace beyond understanding for things to come.

[@heroicacts5218]

This is one of the best and most terrifying conversations I have ever watched. I am hopeful and afraid at the same time. God help us!

[@tedmilone1080]

EXACTLY! I was like, “EVERYBODY! THE WORLD IS LACED WITH DYNAMITE! … Hallelujah!”

[@TracyW-me8br]

Absolutely right. Spot on

[@kimberlidetrick404]

Amen!

[@constancemartin281]

What an awsome presentation Ralph. God be with you.

[@Grittlebone]

Halfway through the talk, I took out my rosary and started praying 🙏🏻

[@lindaruss3772]

Great conversation! I love that Matt allows Ralph to share almost uninterrupted! You can see the respect he has for this elder of the Charismatic Movement, and his spiritual maturity!! Lovely.

[@tlsmith9647]

Ralph Martin is such a blessing to the Church, to the believers, and this interview is one of the most thoughtful and encouraging and powerful all at once. Thank you, Matt, for bringing to your show the true and the good. God bless you.

[@GeraldTodd]

Ralph was a leader in the early charismatic renewal where my wife and I were very active. Met my best friend Scotty Bourne there he’s a deacon. Also, Father Scanlan, and a couple of nuns that were instrumental in starting Franciscan U at Steubenville. Solid and enduring. We learned prayer groups at our parishes for many years. I’m still writing at 88

[@catholicdisciple3232]

Dr. Ralph Martin is so clear, orthodox, and also charitable. He is such a great example of how to handle this crisis. He fills me with true faith, hope, and joy :) God bless this channel 🙏

[@colettedonaghy3461]

Thank you for this beautiful message of truth and hope. Jesus heal us

[@annmarie3573]

I just love Ralph Martin! Whenever I hear him I am filled with such peace, such hope, and yet such zeal in the quest for personal holiness and passion for evangelization. Come Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of Your people!

[@ANA-dk7lt]

Writing from lreland. moved back to this rural area 3 years ago. V isolated spiritually despite much praying for even one connection plus attempts to chat to people after mass and anywhere l can. Please pray for wisdom as l will have to move again if no spiritual fellowship, as you rightly said, we need each other!!!. Ps. Ralph's book 'Hungry for God' was instrumental in my being baptized with Holy Spirit and starting my walk of love with Jesus- many years ago. 🙏❤

[@cecilefox9136]

Rural living can be difficult-we have a house in remote South-West France.

[@ANA-dk7lt]

@@cecilefox9136 Yes Cecile, l believe we were designed for community. I love time alone and the beauty of nature but l need a few close connections to sustain me. At the moment I'm doing this by phone. May you be blessed with spiritually nurturing friendships there in beautiful France. Bon nuit😊

[@cecilefox9136]

@@ANA-dk7lt I haven't been there for two years now but I hope to return this summer!P.s I live in Pamplona in Northen Spain.Thank you for the blessings and the wish for good friendships too!

[@marietheresa7866]

BEAUTIFUL Testimony, ANA. THANQ so much. 🙏🌹

[@jenyoung2473]

I hope you have found a community. I live in SW Scotland a spiritual wasteland apart from one small light. Here if you need anything

[@karenc2844]

Wow! I woke up to this video around 2 in the morning as it was nearing the end... could not wait till daylight to replay it... so now it's 4:19 a.m. and I am so glad i didn't wait.. perhaps Jesus woke me up knowing i needed to hear this. I will begin each day on my knees, forehead on the floor, reciting the Angel of Fatima prayer. Jesus, I trust in You!

[@thomashennigan1676]

Remember that St. Paul said "I rejoice in my tribulatios" and "work out your salvation in fear and trembling", and never forget that Jesus said he would be with us all days until the end of the world"

[@adamalbright]

Bless you! Jesus meets us where and when we need Him. God bless you for listening to this and deciding to unconditionally love and serve the Lord.

[@matthewweber9859]

Preparing for a youth pilgrimage to Fatima and Santiago de Compostela in 1979 led bythelate FatherRobert Fox of S Dakota, I felt very deeply my calling to the priesthood. Thank you Mother Mary of Fatima for opening my heart and mind to calling of your Son. I will be ordained a priest 33 years on September 8, Our Lady's birthday. I am truly blessed.

[@matthewweber9859]

THANK YOU, BLUE ARMY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA FOR SPONSORING MY PILGRIMAGE AND THAT OF ANOTHER YOUNG PERSON.

[@larrym.johnson9219]

I remember Fr Fox and I thank God for him he worked to show the gospel and the importance of faith and family. God bless you! ⛪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇺🇸🤟🔥

[@catholicrakelle]

Dr. Ralph Martin is the best! Highly recommend his Crisis in Truth series here on KZbin. He’s been trying to warn Catholics for DECADES. Thank you for this interview, Matt! I swear whenever I start to feel despair over the state of the Church, you put out a great episode like this that gives me just enough hope to soldier on and recommit to Christ.

[@byrdwell4391]

The Eucharist is a miracle. . .the mystery of our faith and is our healing.

[@beckywilson9443]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for this conversation. I just retired from my job because I cannot call an obviously young man her or a young woman he. I have no rights at work. I cannot buy into the delusions of my precious coworkers. They need the truth 🙏🏼

[@frankmarano7530]

I recently read Ralph Martin’s book, “A Church in Crisis,” which details all this in detail. It is a must read for Catholics. Next, I’m reading one of his older books, “Fulfillment of All Desire,” which expands on several Doctors of the Church on how we can achieve the joy of the graces of our faith. Dr. Ralph Martin is indeed one of the great treasures of our Roman Catholic Faith.

[@riverjao]

I recently came across his book “Fulfillment of All Desire.” It looks so good to me! I haven’t got it yet but I plan to get it.

[@jenyoung2473]

Look back on YT at his 2 series last advent and lent taken from his book fulfilment...They are wonderful accompaniment to the book

[@RenewalMinistries]

@@jenyoung2473 We are so glad the series was a blessing to you! If anyone else is interested, you can find the videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLLK1vk61R6yivbCpTrTo2MloM6hMtVuxz.

[@rzepkael]

@@riverjao do it! I don't think it is a stretch to say that it is the most spiritually impactful book I've ever read, apart from the Bible of course!

[@TracyW-me8br]

@@riverjao that sounds good! What a great title

[@chromebook1794]

I'm back under construction! After a few months a dryness and falling away I am back under the Lords construction! Lets go!!!! Praise Jesus Christ

[@stephencuskley5251]

Reminds me of what my Protestant friends used to say, "God's not finished with me yet!"

[@DebraR35789]

Amazing talk! Ralph always gets me fired up for Jesus! Such a wise and charitable man!

[@mariajordan3650]

Bless you, Dr Ralph Martin! yes, because you offered most of your life to walk in the Spirit, you are perceiving in the Spirit! I remember in 1993, you were visiting Poland also my back then city of Zielona Gora. It must have been some time in April. My husband, for whom I prayed for over 4 years and whom with the Holy Spirit we succeed to get him to come to the Billy Graham satellite evangelistic three meetings ( there was a satellite famous evangelisation for the whole Europe), and who came forward on the march 21 in last of those meetings to receive Christ, was still as independent and stubborn as you can be. And then we learn about a charismatic meeting in a close by Catholic Church and my husband went there I think only with the purpose to fight the Catholic Church. And this was a wonderful, filled with the Spirit meeting, and you Dr Ralph were the preacher. Something like a breakthrough has happened to my husband, Vitold there. From this day on was different with him, and later the Holy Spirit came upon him in the end of May, with all the fullness of Baptism and gift of tongues. Good that the catholic Church still has voices and hearts like your, Dr Ralph Martin

[@kevincaggino7644]

This is pure gold , pure gold. I knew of Dr. Ralph Martin before his ministry went to the internet before this pandemic . This is like sitting in a classroom with Dr. Ralph Martin as our teacher but really it is not , like, it actually is .GODS GRACE MERCY PEACE BE YOURS AND YOUR FAMILY IN ABUNDANCE IN CHRIST JESUS,AMEN.

[@mrstrongable]

These two men have been brought into my life by Devine intervention. Praise be Jesus! Thank you Jesus for this day, thank you Jesus for your divine intervention. You love me so much that you give me this day, and all these wonderful gifts. Thanks be to God for Mr. Martin also for Mr. Fradd. This is one of the best interviews I have seen on this show yet in my view thanks and glory be to God. I love truth and reality it is a conviction imao…

[@annmarie3573]

Praise God!

[@limoncellosmith7594]

Ralph Martin has consistently and clearly spoken the Truth for many years. He is a shining star in these dark times. I think the man is saintly.

[@colibrinoctis2130]

This comment is for Matt Frad about prayers and healing… I was mostly wheelchair bound before January this year. Had the oil of St. Charbel, drank blessed water, but about a week and a half after all that was still in a wheelchair as I didn’t expect to be healed more than spiritually. Well then the Season 3 episode 6 if The Chosen came out, and within that episode was a reminder that you must ask with belief and you may receive. So during the episode, while a character that had seen Christ often but hadn’t been healed until that moment when she was brought to Him by a friend… I realized that I hadn’t asked myself. So I prayed… I told GID that if He healed me I would accept that, and that if He didn’t heal me then I would accept that as well… the it’s HIS will and I would accept what HIS decision is for me because He knows what is best. After the prayer, I got a thought that was odd which said without words point your toes. And I did so although I was puzzled… and both my feet pointed to a near en pointe ballet point, equal to each other. Well my left side was injured in an industrial accident and the spine got damaged, and so I hadn’t been able to point my left foot for about three years! My point is, GOD is Glorious! Prayers do work, far more than any of us realize it. From that day on I haven’t needed my wheelchair once, despite I had been using one since July-August of 2020. Since that day this January I don’t need it. Now I still have pain, as GOD may have decided that is best as it can be given up to HIM to convert and help others (I’m still not sure how exactly that works), but He was so gracious to give me about a whole week and half or so pain-free while I started walking again and getting use to getting back out. Just thinking about the difference from the day before that prayer to that night and everyday afterwards makes me cry tears of joy, because it change my world. So prayer more than works… but we have to truly believe and we have to accept what GOD knows is best over what we want as well. When your faith aligns with GOD’s will, miracles happen, and GOD increases your faith and the faith of those around you, for HIS Great Glory. So do pray for others and do it with great belief and faith that GOD will do what is best, and we need to accept that and be grateful. May GOD bless you all and have mercy on all of us.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BirgerBosheinen]

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[@mary4318]

Thank you Your Excellency. A very good reminder to turn to Our Lady when we experience frustrating knots in our lives.

[@banditnip0345]

I've been listening to Ralph Martin for many years & read some of his books. He is truly a man of God. God Bless him in all his work.

[@bridgetkelly2490]

I struggle to remain joyful and I absolutely needed to hear this today! Thank you both so much for what you do!

[@jameswatkins4928]

Just bought my wife and I a copy of " The Church in Crisis" for Christmas for the two of us. Praise God for this kind of work.

[@robertgillis6245]

Sister Lucia before her death in a last interview was asked “ Will the whole world be Communist?” She said “ Yes!” The interviewer asked her “ Even the United States?” She said “ Yes!” People need to pray and do sacrifices for the poor souls going to Hell because no one is praying or sacrificing for them, but people should pray for the Holy souls in Purgatory especially the poor Holy souls forgotten about. Souls who no one is praying for. A person can also do sacrifices for these souls also. The Saint Gertrude Prayer is beautiful. A person can pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily for the United States. That person will be helping the guardian angel assigned to America. A person can also pray that The Holy father consecrate Russia to Our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Heart in conjunction with all the Bishops throughout the world. Our Lady promised us Russia’s conversion and a temporary peace on the earth.

[@shinym.s9896]

Hi Matt, I feel so blessed to have listened to this covesation. I see lots of relevant questions and the incredible way Mr. Ralph Martin answers it is very much enriching faith building and sharing experience. I pray that the Holy spirit guide both of you in your ministries. Prayers from India, Catholic

[@johnholmes9801]

Ralph Martin’s two books on the Crisis in the Church are very revealing. The collection of lectures, letters and essays of Absp. Carlo Maria Vigano, in the book, A Voice in the Wilderness, edited by Bran McCall s a must read forCatholcs and non Catholics alike as it addresses the Church, the world, and the United States in particular where the Absp.served as the Papal Nuncio for a number of years until Pope Francs’ visit to speak in front of Congress in 2014.

[@banditnip0345]

This was a two and a half hour podcast but I would have listened to these two men discuss things to do with God for a full 24 hours. Great discussion guys.

[@fchrisb804]

I really needed to hear this kindly gentleman. I have grown so lukewarm towards my faith. Thanks for this.

[@tedmilone1080]

Dr Martin is nothing but a gift .. (as Matt said, paraphrased) Dr Martin has a wonderful way of doing play by play of the ongoing train wreck in a way that gives one hope; shows where his heart is; and that he truly believes The Battle Is Won. St Joseph, terror of demons, pray for him.

[@FatherJMarcelPortelli]

Dr. Ralph Martin is a master at explaining the truth. Always charitable, yet also pulling no punches.

[@SierraGuarrigiore]

I just went back to Catholic Church today. I’ve been away since grade school. In large part, you led me back. I appreciate this podcast. Just thought I’d let you know you’re doing good work. Thank you.

[@samjoyl5839]

Thank you!! This conversation brought so much light and confirmation to what I have been thinking and praying about. The world wants to tell us that nothing is wrong and yet still be afraid. The truth is that there is something wrong but be not afraid! Many prayers for both of you!

[@teresa5654]

I love to listen to Ralph Martin. He seems to have that incredible faith of a çhild; so beautiful!

[@bradyandjodi1]

I was so blessed by this conversation. It was such an encouragement to me. Thank you both for your commitment to Truth and the Church.

[@jwolsk2]

When I listen to Dr. Ralph Martin, I can't help but think of surely the hours upon hours and years he has spent in prayer, in front of the Blessed Sacrament, receiving the Holy Eucharist, in the confessional, praying to the Blessed Mother for wisdom and humility. Years of Jesus pouring His graces. And we get to reap the knowledge! Praise be to God

[@SedContraApologia]

He’s extremely apostolic in a beautiful way

[@johnemmanuelmusic]

Excellent video. Dr Ralph Martin is like a spiritual grendfather to us all. He is a signpost and a gentle soul. So uplifting and calls out truth in a powerful humble manner.

[@sashasasha2009]

A miracle happens every day at Mass ! This is our faith ! Healing happens ! Miracles happen all the time. And when there is suffering….. God is doing something much bigger than us ! GOD KNOWS WHAT’S BEST FOR US ! TRUST IN THE LORD…..ALL THE TIME ! 🐥 🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖💫

[@danjf1]

Charismatic Renewal - I am glad you touched upon this topic. Back in the mid-1980s or so as a 9-year-old, I witnessed this CR while visiting a local historic parish near my hometown. I watched, as I remembered, a Catholic priest performed the laying of hands on people, and the people being helped to lay down. As a 9 year old I was a little frightened by that scene. I thought these people were fainting or something. Now I understand. I don't know whether I agree with the practice as a Catholic - but I do know that they weren't doing that anymore in the aforementioned parish the next time we went a few months later.

[@j2muw667]

Wow. He says everything so simply and clearly. When I try to explain these things it comes out in such a nonsensical way. But this was so beautifully and lovingly well done!

[@eliasalfonso5604]

Long live Dr Ralph Martin Pray that the Catholic Church will benefit more and more from people like him. He is inspired by the Holy Spirit and has been a faithful servant of Christ for many years

[@DennisCNolasco]

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. ✝️🙏

[@gramsay2]

I am not catholic, but brought up in Christian Science schools, then later in my 20s started to go to Unity churches. Started a study group in Kansas City for those studying the Conversation with God books by Neale Donald Walsh. Then met Master Teacher Jesus at Wisconsin Dells at the Healing Center with the Course in Miracles. Thank you. My computer is flashing on and off as I write this. Darkness trying to interfere. I was very happy listening to you two talk about everything and appreciate you. I"m joining your site, God bless us each and every one. And so it is.

[@theradioattheendoftheworld4251]

Just read this book and I can only say I wish more of our clergy were as forthright and brave as Ralph Martin. God bless

[@ninakosi7979]

“We fear men more than God”. So true, we’re gonna pay eventually when we’re looking for the narrow door.

[@SaintNektarios]

@ 11:33 "There is really a different Gospel going on right now in the Catholic Church. There's really a different church which is a church of accommodation to the culture cowering before the world."

[@corg9363]

I love Dr. Ralph Martin, thank you so much, Matt Fradd, for having him on!

[@branislavjeriga6762]

Please pray for central Europe and Slovakia so we have strength to pursue our mission as St. JPII said that we have.

[@stephencuskley5251]

I just said three Hail Marys for you folks. And God bless you and your mission.

[@kelkabot]

Ralph Martin is a spiritual giant. He exemplifies being “wise as serpents, but harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16-18). I am so grateful for his combination of shrewd perceptiveness and charity.

[@torturedGenius73]

Agreed 👍

[@AL_YZ]

From 11:52, Ralph may have meant the president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez. Fernández successfully championed/ pushed through a bill that legalized abortion. When the law passed he tweeted, " “Safe, legal and free abortion is now law … Today we are a better society,” Also, "I'm Catholic but I have to legislate for everyone." Reminds me of another so-called Catholic president. On Jan. 31, 2020 Fernández visited the Vatican with his live-in girlfriend, Fabiola Yanez, where they first attended a specially arranged mass at the tomb of St. Peter, in the crypt under St. Peter’s basilica celebrated by Archbishop Sánchez Sorondo, the chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. The president and his mistress received Holy Communion from Archbishop Sorondo. After that they had their private audience with the Pope. That is not just "accompanying", that is pure privilege, a rare honor in the eyes of the world that few of us will ever experience. The Pope very warmly met the lovely couple, compared to his meeting with Trump. Pope Francis of course famously and quite harshly cast doubt on whether Trump was a real Christian - choosing to deny Trump the benefit of his "Who am I to judge?" approach. The Pope has met president Fernandez twice. He's had a private audience with Fr. James Martin SJ (advocate of the LGBTQ community), but has no time to meet or respond to the Dubia cardinals or Cardinal Zen of China. As we can see, Biden wasn't the first abortion-pushing "Catholic" president so warmly embraced and permitted communion by Pope Francis, so why should we doubt Biden that the Pope called him a good Catholic whom he encouraged to continue receiving Communion? With Pope Francis, the behaviour is the message.

[@MariumCarmo]

Thank you for clearing the fact regarding it not being the current President Bolsonaro that visited the vatican with a mistress. I was shocked hearing ot said, as I don't have that view of him.

[@RexKochanski]

"With Pope (X), the behavior is the message." Nope. Not really, (starting with Peter). The behavior can be criticized, as Paul called out Peter publically for not practicing what he preached (see Galatians, and Acts 15), but Paul continued to recognize Peter as the "Rock", "Cephas". So should we.

[@diannatracy3679]

The need for Repentence is critical. In our hearts & lives. Help us, Dear Lord

[@jrm_mrj2075]

Don't get it twisted...Dr Martin is a warrior! He loves and loves and edifies likes crazy.

[@xDELFYonceagain]

Brilliant! 20 minutes in, but what a measured analysis on the current state of affairs. He clearly highlights the threats, while lacing his message with hope.

[@tlsmith9647]

Mr. Fradd, you do such a beautiful job here of guiding such a meaningful and rich spiritual discussion. Ralph Martin offers truthful teaching and insight for all of us. However, there is one area of departure that it seems worth offering. Mr. Martin mentions his discomfort with Bishop Strickland bringing the shots into the dialogue. While he is wise to point out the danger of letting " secondary topics" distract us from the important spiritual issues, it is the Church that has contributed to making this become a primary issue by allowing churches to deny Mass and separate people. it is to Bishop Schneider's credit that he is willing to speak on an issue with such terrible potential in the direction this is heading across the world. When churches are separating and dividing believers as to whether they have received them, there is something terribly wrong. When else would a medical issue ever create such circumstances? Do we separate out people with differing medical choices in any other situation? Of course, we would not. Will the Church turn its back on the faithful who are declining these shots, possibly even denying them sacraments? We pray not. But we can see that the Church is not defending the God-given liberties of its believers, not supporting religious exemptions and not yet speaking up against the pushing of these mandates on children. There is no luxury to gloss over this issue or refer to it as secondary. Isn't it the role of the shepherds to defend the flock? Many feel abandoned by the Church in this increasing crisis. The evil that Bishop Schneider refers to in this situation is, in part, due to these circumstances. I hope that Mr. Martin, who is such a gift to the faithful, will reconsider his assessment on this and take in the bigger picture. Bishop Schneider has been a voice for many conscientiously objecting to mandates against their liberties. There are many who are grateful and thirsting for more moral courage from our leadership.

[@nelsondantas3040]

I absolutely love Dr Ralph Martin! He is like an angel bringing lost souls back to Christ... Huge respect 🙏🙏

[@scroogemcknacker2426]

pray for strong , catholic communities and for holy friends and your families. Most of us aren't St. Anthony of the desert and capable of being like superman saints. Since I gave my phone to my Dad to keep, it's been so much easier to not sin. That's the power of Catholic community.

[@fabianapimentel6114]

My husband was healled by Jesus when he was 13 when he encountered Jesus. I saw people in the wheelchair walking and dwmons being casted out. I know not everyone will be healed but the Holy Spirit guides their people so we should not be afraid to do what we should

[@DonalLeader]

What a joy it is to hear Catholic people speaking so clearly and so honestly,

[@kevincaggino7644]

I have listen to this slowly over two days. Wow , awesome simply awesome. Words for me can not express how good holy this is

[@benjaminwellinger1416]

I've only watched the first 40 minutes of this yet. But I have to say: This episode is like a Billy Graham sermon. Ralph and Matt on fire. Love it.

[@tellyhow6281]

Benjamin W. You want to go back and listen to the entire conversation. The meatier part is midway to the end. I'm going back to take down notes and purchase this latest book to giveaway for Christmas. Esp to Jesuit friends.

[@iwonawitkowski8688]

Being Polish, our church at home always thought us that there is hell and heaven and many go to hell not heaven. As a child I was always thought of it. It was never watered down. Here in western world this is diluted.

[@shirleenfinney9193]

Thank you for such honest and strong questions. It really is about time they get asked. It’s about time we get honest no-spin answers. Happy I am hearing answers/explanations from Ralph Martin

[@lindam7584]

I’m Protestant and I find it interesting that your guest claims Protestant do not know about being saved by grace. This is completely false. I’m a born again Christian saved by the grace of god and not by works. Many protestants think Catholics believe they are saved by works. So listening to this has been very interesting. There are errs on both sides where the church leadership has failed the people. So it’s wonderful to hear this guest speak so truthfully about Jesus and the reason he came to earth. He came to save sinners and will come back again to judge the world. Jesus is everything! Thank you for this excellent interview.

[@terricolarusso2639]

Oh goodness what a wonderful conversation. I just downloaded on audible Dr Martin’s book A Church in Crisis and can not wait to start it. Thank you Matt for this amazing stream

[@MakalaDoulos]

Regarding Bishop Barron, I like the approach you took. I believe Barron is orthodox. And it seems that he is trying to find his place in the spectrum of HOW we present the one true, only, unchanging revelation of the gospel... However, I share your desire that sometimes he might be willing to actually "pull the trigger"... Our Father, give us Your Grace to share the Gospel clearly to everyone we meet, through the power of Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus' Name I pray.

[@MakalaDoulos]

So sad to hear about Audrey Assad. Her early music really helped me as I got free from addiction in 2011. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us all.

[@Mike-bn7kr]

Matt I know you’re not probably going to read this but in case someone is out there who is reading this I heard you say you pray for people but you don’t believe they’ll really be healed. This is the problem we need to have faith that they will be healed. We need to pray like this: That whatever we pray for has already been done before we even started to say a prayer we need to put our entire heart mind and soul and faith into what we pray. And with that hope many will be healed and we need to be thankful that we can pray for anyone to be healed. I don’t know how much my prayers help others but I believe every prayer that I say brings some form of healing maybe not in a complete healing but at a minimum they will be strengthened through my prayers. It is about God‘s will not mine perhaps their illness or disability has a purpose that we do not understand and this would be why they are not healed. I’m not saying God is saying no to a particular healing but this sometimes even way through or praying need lessons to grow from to be better spiritual people. Jesus I trust in you.

[@JimCvit]

Dr Martin is awesome. I did good Lenten retreat online with him. Great stuff. You can tell he really loves the Lord. He’s not afraid. He speaks with charity when he confronts others unlike some other KZbin personalities.

[@DigitalLogos]

He touches on a lot of points that Trads have been hammering for decades, but does it with a sort of humility and joy that is lacking in that group. It's inspiring

[@TJS483]

This interview is like gold and should be listened to over and over again. It’s like 10 years of Catholicism lessons in 3 hours.

[@valiantcolumnar1992]

I admit that pope francis has something different on him, something that always make me "_____?____?____?" i cant put in words, but still big hope from pope francis for good not just for the church, our faith but for all humanity. ✌️🙏✝️

[@mary-anne3438]

Look up the miracles of St Charbel !! The saint with the most miracles of all time. So so many healings ❤ Thank you St Charbel for interceding for us 🙏🏼

[@andrewrahn5908]

The protesters to Jesus are still protesting today when they walk away from him, who is a real flesh and blood presence in us in faith. John chapter 6, verse 66.

[@marileorion8186]

Thank you Ralph Martin for your prayer. Listening to it makes me feel the Holy Spirit is working with you to aid us with words, thoughts, hopes, & faith i myself is unable to pray yet wanting to say. God bless the two of you

[@DorothyGrace-or5iq]

After the session with the Dr who spoke about healing the parts, I have been speaking in tongues,in prayer for my broken part. It has been utterly comforting to speak of the unspeakable things that have happened to me in words I cannot understand nor could I want to hear.

[@annette4660]

Wow. By the end of this, I was living in a different world. Seeing the supernatural as more real than this worldly existence. The fact of the reality of the all-loving God, and the implications of this fact, when presented like Martin did here, shatters ones mindset about how to live, what to think, what to do. The truth turns everything on its head. It's like, you can't unsee it, after Dr. Martin shows it to you!

[@juneleuschen8746]

I can not believe what I am hearing... It is so heart wrenching.. I knew when lightening struck the Vatican the day pope Francis was chosen it was a bad sign..Jesus help us.😔

[@maureenvandusen2004]

Love Dr. Ralph Martin. He is full of the Holy Spirit.

[@GlowElevatedOfficial]

Important and appreciated conversation. Pray. Focus on God. 🙏🏻

[@mauriciomachado7929]

Matt looks like he will burst into tears at any moment

[@Rita-nx6fg]

Thank you for this very special podcast and interview. Bless you. Amen.

[@nadiadelrosso5419]

I got that line this morning in adoration ...don’t prepare what your are to say etc. God is sooo good

[@mpasaa]

I really love how enthusiastic Ralph is and how simply he goes from one verse after another and shows all of us Scripture is crystal clear and we have no excuse.

[@jennakuebler6204]

I don't understand why people consistently say this about Bishop Barron! I've always felt he is one of the most hard-hitting apologists of our time. Have you actually watched his Word on Fires videos? Just take his last video on Christ the King. He is not lukewarm in any sense. I don't understand why people always bash him. He calls people on over and over again, out of their lazy comfort zone, unlike many other representatives.

[@laurenceclements5260]

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[@imjustheretogrill9260]

I think you just highlight how moderate most Catholics are. I would never speak I’ll of his excellency. I think he is faithful and loves the Lord. However, he has wiffed on a few public interviews with public figures where he stops short of boldly proclaiming the truth. The Ben Shapiro interview is a good example.

[@imjustheretogrill9260]

I think you just highlight how moderate most Catholics are. I would never speak I’ll of his excellency. I think he is faithful and loves the Lord. However, he has wiffed on a few public interviews with public figures where he stops short of boldly proclaiming the truth. The Ben Shapiro interview is a good example.

[@evonneyap9187]

Bishop is not self-righteous like in many. He is tolerant, he defends and not offends. He is an exemplary Catholic.

[@jan04151]

Ralph Martin is right about Barron because Barron said we can reasonably hope all will be saved. Jesus never ever said that. In fact Jesus said many were going to hell. And Barron said Taylor Marshall’s book Infiltration was so bad that Barron would not even discuss it with him. And everything in that book has proven true.

[@Mercyme57]

Great to hear, not loyal to an organisation but to the organism that is the whole body. Wonderfully scriptural, spiritually pentecostal.

[@josie6497]

I think Bishop Strickland is doing a great good, I am puzzled by what Is said of him here, though admire Ralph Martin so very much. I am perpetually confused in my Church today but am thankful for these conversations. God grant us clarity. My family needs the bishops’ protection in that regard. We are on the other side being coerced in every direction. I wish we were being protected in conscience like that where we live.

[@debbieh7768]

@pintswithaquinas I am grateful for this conversation - sharing the gospel in spirit and truth is what’s important in this season.

[@stooch66]

I think Bishop Barron is slowly recognizing the cultural rot and its effect on souls that you are talking about. His videos seem to be getting more and more direct on the issues. Charitably, I think he believes he is meeting people where they are and trying to draw them in (“catch more flies with honey”). It may be misguided, but I think that is his approach. Despite this, I know of many people who have come home and are faithful Catholics now based on his videos and talks. We must first recognize the good before focusing on the failing. And, by the way, his rosary videos are beautiful. I have cried many times listening to him talk about what Christ has done for us in his discussion of the mysteries.

[@JB-le4rb]

St. Francis de Sales tells us; You can catch more flies with a spoonful of honey then with a barrel full of vinegar. But if the figurative flies have a tendency to imitate the literal and remain sluggish and content in the honey then the only course left is to let the honey be absorbed by the vinegar.

[@kingeileen2607]

These last two years have really shown me just how powerful and might our creator is and will always be