by Elizabeth Rzepka | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog
In recent weeks, the daily Mass readings were from 2 Samuel and for several days we heard stories of King David. As the scriptures about David, Bathsheba, Uriah, and Nathan were proclaimed, I found myself responding with unexpected emotion. My heart was deeply grieved...
by Katey Norman | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Every year, I begin January with a renewed focus and direction on where the Lord is leading. Historically, I will discern a word or Scripture and then the Lord will direct me to a saint to be a friend on the journey. This year, I was excited about the verse Christ put...
by Chris Baker | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
There’s a story in the Old Testament about the prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. A Gentile widow lives in a land undergoing a drought. She and her only son have just enough flour and oil left for one last meal before facing starvation. At the town gate, she...
by Renewal Ministries Staff | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
This month, EWTN will begin airing the forty-second season of The Choices We Face. This highly acclaimed program is the longest-running Catholic television show in history! Each week, hosts Ralph Martin, Peter Herbeck, and Pete Burak explore important topics...
by Tom Edwards | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Presov, Slovakia In 1995, Renewal Ministries introduced the first FIRE rally to Slovakia. Since then, the event has continued annually in the city of Presov under the direction of the Maranatha Community, a Catholic charismatic group that has been instrumental in...
by Ralph Martin | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Dear Disciples, First of all, thank you for your amazing response to our year-end giving appeal. It’s given us a good boost for the coming year of opportunities. Last month, I mentioned that I wanted to report on some things that came from a very special visit to a...
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