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The Final Confrontation
Many years ago, Pope St. John Paul II said, “We are now standing in the face of the greatest historical confrontation humanity has ever experienced…the final confrontation between the Church and the anti-church, between the gospel and the anti-gospel, between Christ and the Antichrist. The confrontation lies within the plans of Divine Providence. It is, therefore, in God’s Plan, and it must be a trial which the Church must take up, and face courageously...” In this booklet, Ralph Martin takes a look at what Scripture says about the final confrontation and the work of the Evil One. He exposes the lies of the enemy and the truth about Divine Mercy. He also identifies what we must do to face the present trials with courage.
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21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2015
About the author
Ralph Martin
103 books70 followersRalph Martin has been a leader in renewal movements in the Catholic Church for many years. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, he did graduate work in philosophy at Princeton University and holds an MA in Theology from Sacred Heart School of Theology in the Archdiocese of Detroit, a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., and a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (the “Angelicum”) in Rome. He worked for a number of years for the National Office of the Cursillo Movement and subsequently became a leader in the national and international development of the charismatic renewal movement in the Catholic Church. He was the founding editor of New Covenant Magazine, as well as the founding director of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office, currently located in Rome.
Currently, Ralph is president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization (www.renewalministries.net). Ralph is also the host of “The Choices We Face” a widely viewed weekly Catholic television and radio program distributed throughout the world. Renewal Ministries is accountable in its work to a Board of Directors in the United States, which Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis, serves as Episcopal Advisor, and to a Board in Canada that Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto, serves as Episcopal Advisor. Renewal Ministries is also actively involved in assisting the Church in more than 30 different countries through leadership training, evangelistic conferences and retreats, and the publication and distribution of Catholic resources.
Ralph is also an associate professor and Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit (www.shms.edu) and a Visiting Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He was named by Pope Benedict XVI as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization and was also appointed as a “peritus” to the Synod on the New Evangelization in October of 2012.
He and his wife Anne have six children and 14 grandchildren and reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Currently, Ralph is president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization (www.renewalministries.net). Ralph is also the host of “The Choices We Face” a widely viewed weekly Catholic television and radio program distributed throughout the world. Renewal Ministries is accountable in its work to a Board of Directors in the United States, which Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis, serves as Episcopal Advisor, and to a Board in Canada that Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto, serves as Episcopal Advisor. Renewal Ministries is also actively involved in assisting the Church in more than 30 different countries through leadership training, evangelistic conferences and retreats, and the publication and distribution of Catholic resources.
Ralph is also an associate professor and Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit (www.shms.edu) and a Visiting Professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He was named by Pope Benedict XVI as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization and was also appointed as a “peritus” to the Synod on the New Evangelization in October of 2012.
He and his wife Anne have six children and 14 grandchildren and reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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November 16, 2021
Breve tratado sobre el final de los tiempos en la Escritura, el Magisterio De la Iglesia y testimonio De los Santos.
Interesante pero demasiado corto para un tema que reclama más desarrollo aunque es normal tratándose de una obra de divulgación
Interesante pero demasiado corto para un tema que reclama más desarrollo aunque es normal tratándose de una obra de divulgación
April 30, 2018
A sort of an extended ferverino on repentance and spiritual preparation for the trials to come. I was expecting something more theological on what we know the 'final confrontation' will actually entail. The fact is that things seem to have escalated swiftly in the last few years. However, as Dr. Martin notes, it is vain to try to foretell the day or the hour. Watch!
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June 12, 2017
A Great Reminder.
So many of the faith have already fallen to their demise because of hedonism, secularism and liberalism. This Is great book to remind us of GOD'S mercy and his wrath if we choose the world. Now is the time to repent, not tomorrow or the next day, because their might be none.
So many of the faith have already fallen to their demise because of hedonism, secularism and liberalism. This Is great book to remind us of GOD'S mercy and his wrath if we choose the world. Now is the time to repent, not tomorrow or the next day, because their might be none.
June 10, 2019
The Final Confrontation
A powerful message of Gods Mercy, accompanied with extremely sobering warnings of Gods Justice, both scripturally supported. This book is a serious wake up call for everyone in our deeply troubled world. You will definitely want to pass this on to family and friends.
A powerful message of Gods Mercy, accompanied with extremely sobering warnings of Gods Justice, both scripturally supported. This book is a serious wake up call for everyone in our deeply troubled world. You will definitely want to pass this on to family and friends.
August 23, 2018
Excellent read
This book was very easy to read and had lots of Biblical references. Those who call themselves Christian or Catholic may not realize that without forgiveness and a turning away from sin you must find yourself in he'll and not heaven. We need to be serious in living our lives for God.
This book was very easy to read and had lots of Biblical references. Those who call themselves Christian or Catholic may not realize that without forgiveness and a turning away from sin you must find yourself in he'll and not heaven. We need to be serious in living our lives for God.
August 20, 2020
Simple but profound
This book is an easy quick read, but the topic will weigh in your heart and soul as you read it. It is written so clearly, that it is a book that everyone can get a great blessing from reading it.
This book is an easy quick read, but the topic will weigh in your heart and soul as you read it. It is written so clearly, that it is a book that everyone can get a great blessing from reading it.
April 23, 2021
Something everyone needs to read...
Long enough that it makes the point and short enough that it does not get too wordy. Honestly, I felt I was reading a long but engaging homily.
Long enough that it makes the point and short enough that it does not get too wordy. Honestly, I felt I was reading a long but engaging homily.
June 22, 2022
Eye opening
Martin, through scripture, church teachings, and private revelations, the importance of not being deceived by the teachings of today's Society And it's woke thinking. He encourages all to stay close to the true words and teachings of God.
Martin, through scripture, church teachings, and private revelations, the importance of not being deceived by the teachings of today's Society And it's woke thinking. He encourages all to stay close to the true words and teachings of God.
January 11, 2023
Sharpens the focus; clarifies the vision. Read and be warned!
Again, Dr. Martin's impeccable use of Scripture, church writings and quotes makes an airtight case for all of us to snap out of it and discern the times in which we live - for the sake of others and ourselves.
Again, Dr. Martin's impeccable use of Scripture, church writings and quotes makes an airtight case for all of us to snap out of it and discern the times in which we live - for the sake of others and ourselves.
January 7, 2017
This book is a wake-up call to every one of us.
This is an easy to understand and factual explanation of what is going on all around us. God loves us and wants us with Him.
This is an easy to understand and factual explanation of what is going on all around us. God loves us and wants us with Him.
November 13, 2017
This is all
This was what I believe but in words I have never heard, everyone should get and read not once but seven times over, over.
This was what I believe but in words I have never heard, everyone should get and read not once but seven times over, over.
July 20, 2018
Pretty short but good and to the point
I enjoyed the references and the words were impactful. It’s a short read but pretty good. I’d like to read some other books by this author.
I enjoyed the references and the words were impactful. It’s a short read but pretty good. I’d like to read some other books by this author.
December 10, 2019
A powerful reminder
Wow! This little book is a quick and difficult read, perhaps, as a reminder of the faithful’s call to share the message of mercy without presumption.
Wow! This little book is a quick and difficult read, perhaps, as a reminder of the faithful’s call to share the message of mercy without presumption.
January 5, 2020
I learned a lot from this book
I learned a lot about st Faustina and the visions she had about hell. I'm sure I have to change the way I'm living my life.
I learned a lot about st Faustina and the visions she had about hell. I'm sure I have to change the way I'm living my life.
October 27, 2020
Amazing
We need to read things like this, it opens our eyes to the Will of God. Also read “Infiltration” and “The Warning”
We need to read things like this, it opens our eyes to the Will of God. Also read “Infiltration” and “The Warning”
December 17, 2021
An Eye-opener!
This is an excellent book that I bumped into by accident (☺️). It’s concise, to the point, and full of critical information so very essential for one’s journey towards Heaven.
This is an excellent book that I bumped into by accident (☺️). It’s concise, to the point, and full of critical information so very essential for one’s journey towards Heaven.
March 4, 2017
Short and to the point.
I would recommend this book to any one especially us Christians who think we are on the right path to heaven. Let us all repent and reevaluate our walk with God. I for one needed to hear the advice and admonishes set forth in this little booklet.
I would recommend this book to any one especially us Christians who think we are on the right path to heaven. Let us all repent and reevaluate our walk with God. I for one needed to hear the advice and admonishes set forth in this little booklet.
February 16, 2017
Confrontation
Well written well documented essay on God's mercy and the need for conversion of heart and mind. Should be read by all and taken to heart.
Well written well documented essay on God's mercy and the need for conversion of heart and mind. Should be read by all and taken to heart.
May 29, 2016
Clear and concise
In this short book,Ralph Martin gives a call to action for the times we live in. The world has gone far too wrong, far too quickly, for any off us to doubt that this -could - be The Final Confrontation. Even though Ralph Martin rightly acknowledges that we don't know, yet, if these are t r July the end times, we have to see that we must repent, amend our own lives, and pray and sacrifice for the souls of others. The part that most reached me was the reminder that, in our times, even those who have been given the truth are rejecting it. That is my children. They were blessed with the sacraments, blessed to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, yet they now reject Him. How much more is expected of them, that they had these gifts? I thank God for this call to action,because the time for all of us may be short, and I want my children to be saved.
In this short book,Ralph Martin gives a call to action for the times we live in. The world has gone far too wrong, far too quickly, for any off us to doubt that this -could - be The Final Confrontation. Even though Ralph Martin rightly acknowledges that we don't know, yet, if these are t r July the end times, we have to see that we must repent, amend our own lives, and pray and sacrifice for the souls of others. The part that most reached me was the reminder that, in our times, even those who have been given the truth are rejecting it. That is my children. They were blessed with the sacraments, blessed to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, yet they now reject Him. How much more is expected of them, that they had these gifts? I thank God for this call to action,because the time for all of us may be short, and I want my children to be saved.
August 1, 2016
Fantastic book
The book gives a great explanation of God's mercy and what the year of mercy means. Mercy is intended to bring us to repentance, not to leave us in sin. This book uses scripture verses as well as other church writings to demonstrate this. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
The book gives a great explanation of God's mercy and what the year of mercy means. Mercy is intended to bring us to repentance, not to leave us in sin. This book uses scripture verses as well as other church writings to demonstrate this. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
September 16, 2016
Prophetically describes our times and offers hope.
Dr. Ralph Martin lets us know what the end times will look like, which bear an uncanny resemblance to today. He offers the hope of God's mercy, that even the greatest sinner can be saved, with a warning to repent soon as time may be running out.
Dr. Ralph Martin lets us know what the end times will look like, which bear an uncanny resemblance to today. He offers the hope of God's mercy, that even the greatest sinner can be saved, with a warning to repent soon as time may be running out.
September 21, 2016
A Must Read! Your Salvation Depends on it!
There is a hell! This book emphasizes the importance of accepting God's mercy and repentance. Time is running out! This book was a fast and fascinating read! I recommend this book to all who are concerned about the state of their soul.
There is a hell! This book emphasizes the importance of accepting God's mercy and repentance. Time is running out! This book was a fast and fascinating read! I recommend this book to all who are concerned about the state of their soul.
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March 29, 2017A dire warning
This booklet was very easy to read and understand. It is not written like a theology doctrine. It is written for the common man. It warns us of disregarding Jesus' teachings. We need to put aside the desires of the flesh, for it will obscure the path to heaven and lead us to damnation.
This booklet was very easy to read and understand. It is not written like a theology doctrine. It is written for the common man. It warns us of disregarding Jesus' teachings. We need to put aside the desires of the flesh, for it will obscure the path to heaven and lead us to damnation.
May 3, 2016
An urgent message for a troubled time.
Ralph Martin has looked deep into chaos, knows the measure of it, and shows us the road to our home. A basic, short and powerful book about the need for repentance.
Ralph Martin has looked deep into chaos, knows the measure of it, and shows us the road to our home. A basic, short and powerful book about the need for repentance.
November 16, 2016
Great book GOD is great
This book is excellent in its formation of the fragility of man and the mercy of GOD. The truth of salvation and our love for GOD must be I printed on our souls if we plan to one day dwell in his live.
This book is excellent in its formation of the fragility of man and the mercy of GOD. The truth of salvation and our love for GOD must be I printed on our souls if we plan to one day dwell in his live.
November 3, 2016
St. Faustina's view of our times
There is much true in this view, though I'm not a great fan of Faustina. We are living in a turning point in history and this view points it out clearly.
There is much true in this view, though I'm not a great fan of Faustina. We are living in a turning point in history and this view points it out clearly.
December 31, 2016
A message for today's culture
This is a succinct and forceful message calling all people to examine their conscience and return to the faith before it is too late.
This is a succinct and forceful message calling all people to examine their conscience and return to the faith before it is too late.
September 27, 2023
Truth
This book by Ralph Martin, speaks the truth as to what is happening today. It is easy to read and understand. All people should read it.
This book by Ralph Martin, speaks the truth as to what is happening today. It is easy to read and understand. All people should read it.
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