Walking by the Spirit (Guest: Dr. Ralph Martin)

Join Fr. Mark and Dr. Ralph Martin, author of A Life in the Spirit, as they explore a journey from a questioning Catholic upbringing to a pivotal Cursillo retreat and leadership in the Charismatic Renewal. Dr. Martin shares how the Holy Spirit ignited his faith, shaped his work with Renewal Ministries, and guides his prayer life today. From personal surrender to practical advice for believers facing a turbulent world, this episode offers an inspiring look at living the fullness of Catholic faith with eyes fixed on Jesus.

Ralph Martin is the president of Renewal Ministries and the host of the weekly Catholic television program The Choices We Face. He holds a doctorate in theology and is the director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Ralph is also the author of the widely read A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward and The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints.

Ralph and his wife, Anne, reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and have six children and nineteen grandchildren.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · From Cursillo to Charismatic (Guest: Dr. Ralph Martin)

Deepening Lent with the Collect Prayers (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney)

Ever wonder what Lent is really about? Join Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA and Fr. Edward Looney (Marian theologian and author) as they dive into the heart of Lent through the Church’s ancient prayers. In this episode, they unpack the beauty of the collect prayers, share personal stories of faith, and explore how Mary’s example can inspire us today.

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · Deepening Lent with the Collect Prayers (Guest: Fr. Edward Looney)

Prayer in a Distracted Age (Guest: Fr. Donald Haggerty)

Join Father Donald Haggerty, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York serving at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, as he shares profound insights on prayer, spiritual longing, and the priesthood in today’s distracted world. From his early days with the Missionaries of Charity in the Bronx to hearing confessions amidst Manhattan’s bustle, Father Haggerty explores how silence, desire, and the real presence of God can transform lives. In this conversation with Father Mark, discover practical wisdom for cultivating a deeper faith—whether in a chapel or on a crowded subway—and hear how the sacraments and scripture continue to offer light amid the clash of modern life. Perfect for anyone seeking to move beyond routine and into the “deep waters” of a personal encounter with Christ.

0:00 - Intro & Fr. Haggerty’s Journey: From Missionaries of Charity to St. Patrick’s
5:01 - St. Patrick’s: Holiness in Manhattan’s Hustle
10:01 - Cultivating Desire in Prayer w/ St. Teresa
20:01 - Prayer Anywhere: God as Companion
27:01 - Detachment & Faith in a Distracted Age
34:01 - Priesthood Today: Purpose & Privilege
40:01 - The Power of Confession at St. Patrick’s
45:01 - Preaching to Provoke Deeper Faith

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word · Prayer in a Distracted Age (Guest: Fr. Donald Haggerty)