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The Fulfillment of All Desire audio

Chris Baker — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:38:36 +0000

This audio, read by Drake McCalister, is a modern spiritual classic in which Ralph Martin draws on the teachings of seven doctors of the Church to present an in-depth study of the journey to God.

Here’s what people are saying about The Fulfillment of All Desire:

“An inspiring work brimming with insight and practical help for people at every stage of the spiritual journey.”
// Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ

"I am deeply moved by this work . . . an extraordinary gift to the Church."
// Fr. John Horn, SJ

“This is a book to keep at your place of prayer for years to come . . . reading and rereading will be a source of powerful inspiration for all those on the spiritual journey."
// Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR

“The Fulfillment of All Desire is a wonderful guide to holiness utilizing the best possible ‘specialists,’ the seven doctors of the Latin Church most qualified as teachers in the spiritual life. In a very original and helpful way, Ralph Martin gives us a roadmap to guide us on our journey to eternity.”
// Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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St. John of the Cross: The Purification of the Memory and Will

Chris Baker — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:47:43 +0000

If you were inspired and helped by Ralph's audio series Transformation in Christ: The Wisdom of St. John of the Cross, this talk is a must. On this CD, Ralph shares the penetrating insights of St. John of the Cross. He gives practical advice about how our wills and memories can be purified by the Lord so that we can be more fully united to Him.

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Fatima: A Message For Us Now

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:25:07 +0000

In this CD, Ralph Martin and Peter Herbeck unpack the message of Fatima: Sacrifice is a measure of love, the salvation of souls is of primary importance, and we must enter heaven like little children. This CD is born of a desire to “spread the fire” in the hearts of the children seers and encourage people to turn their sufferings into a cry of mercy for the world.

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Surrendered to Love: The Wisdom of St. Therese of Lisieux

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:25:00 +0000

In these four full-length talks, Ralph Martin guides us through the inspiring writings of Thérèse of Lisieux. Although she died at the age of twenty-four in an obscure Carmelite convent in France, Thérèse nevertheless had a worldwide impact on millions of people, which continues to unfold in our day. Thérèse is proving to be one of the most inspiring and practically helpful saints in the history of the Church.

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The Gift of Tongues Explained

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:58 +0000

The gift of tongues is readily available for all those who desire it, but people often don't understand what it is or how to receive it. Drawing primarily from Scripture and contemporary experience, Al Mansfield, a longtime leader in the Charismatic Renewal, answers the most frequently asked questions about this gift.

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Union with God: Learning from Teresa of Avila

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:57 +0000

These talks by Ralph Martin bring this Doctor of the Church’s teaching on spiritual growth and union with God into simple, inspirational, and practical language. All of us are called to union with God. Teresa’s teaching on holiness, prayer, and obstacles to union with God can be a great help in growing in intimacy with God.

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Transformation in Christ: The Wisdom of St. John of the Cross

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:46 +0000

Ralph Martin makes accessible the practical yet profound wisdom of St. John of the Cross to the average person who desires to grow in union with Christ. Topics include: A Saint for the New Millennium—the Life, Work and Vision of St. John of the Cross, Beginning the Journey: Our Response to God’s Call, The Providential Role of Trials and Dryness, A Profound and Merciful Purification; and Transforming Union, Spiritual Marriage.

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Holiness in Everyday Life: Wisdom of St. Francis De Sales

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:33 +0000

St. Francis de Sales is one of thirty-seven doctors of the Church. In his well-known work Introduction to the Devout Life, he focuses on how lay people, whatever their circumstances, can grow in holiness in everyday life.

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Growing In Love: The Stages of Spiritual Growth According to St. Catherine of Siena

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:31 +0000

In these six talks, Ralph Martin explains the inspiring and practical teaching of St. Catherine of Siena on growing in love. With great insight, St. Catherine helps us understand where we are on the spiritual journey and how to make progress. This album is a practical way to reconnect with the mystical tradition of the Church.

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Called to Mission, Called to Holiness: The Vision of John Paul II

Jared Guiles — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:24:27 +0000

In these three talks, Ralph Martin presents the inspiring vision of Catholic life in the new Millennium as communicated by John Paul II. The pope, in an attempt to “hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church,” enunciated a beautiful and practical vision of how each of us is called to a daily life of both holiness and mission. The pope’s vision and Ralph’s explanations help us to practically and wholeheartedly respond to these calls.

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