Fulfillment of All Desire
 

Life is meant to be a journey to God. In this exciting new series Ralph Martin, the President of Renewal Ministries, draws on the wisdom of the saints to provide encouragement, instruction, and guidance for our earthly pilgrimage.

EPISODES:

1 - Are We Really Called to Be Saints?
Many people do not think of themselves as saintly. Ralph Martin addresses the common fears and misconceptions that hold people back from truly believing that they are called to holiness and shows how we can look to the Doctors of the Church for advice for our daily lives..

2 - Conversion: Initial and Ongoing
We are all born under the influence of Original Sin. Ralph Martin explains overcome this influence through conversion and demonstrates how we can deepen our own conversion and surrender to God.

3 - The Biblical Worldview of the Saints
One of the secrets of the saints is they always bore in mind the shortness of life and “the last things”. Ralph Martin explains why we must live our lives with an eye to eternity.

4 - The Transformation of Thought, Desire and Action
How will our lives change as we draw closer to God? Ralph Martin shows that as our conversion experience deepens we will have an increased desire to follow God’s will as we live our daily lives.

5 - The Struggle against Sin
Our modern culture downplays and excuses sin, confusing our decisions as to what is right and what is wrong. Ralph Martin explains why correctly identifying sin and how to overcome it is essential for making progress on the spiritual journey.

6 - Growing in Prayer
Pope John Paul II has invited us to rediscover the mystical tradition of the Church resulting in a deeper prayer life. Ralph Martin shares some of the saints’ wisdom on how we can grow closer to God as we advance in prayer.

7 - Temptations and Trials
Temptations and trials are a necessary part of life, resulting from the fall of our first parents Adam and Eve. Ralph Martin helps us understand and respond to these difficulties as we strive to live our live the way God intended.

8 - Stability, but Moving On
Grateful for a growing stability in our life we nevertheless shouldn’t be satisfied with staying where we are. Ralph Martin explains how we can “keep moving” on the spiritual journey and deepen our relationship with God.

9 - Growing in Freedom
Following Jesus isn’t a burden but leads to greater freedom and joy. Ralph Martin shares the wisdom of the saints showing how we grow in true freedom as we pattern our will after Christ’s.

10 - Growing in Love
Holiness is nothing less that growing in love for God and for our neighbor. Ralph Martin explains why love of neighbor can and should grow as a mark of true progress in the spiritual life.

11 - Help from Heaven
We must work hard to grow in holiness. And yet we can do nothing without God. Ralph Martin explains why even with our best efforts we still must depend on the Lord to continue our journey.

12 - A Deeper Purification
“Dark Nights” are necessary and accomplish much good. Ralph Martin shares the wisdom of the saints about how to distinguish various states that are commonly called “dark nights” and how to respond when we experience them.

13 - Journey’s End: The Spiritual Marriage
Our goal in life is union with God for all eternity. Ralph Martin describes the wonderful fruits that come even in this life from growing in union with God.



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