News January 25

News from Good News Ministries:

• Update: Ralph’s recovery
  
• New Podcast: God the Father as You Never Knew Him
• Plus great links to great content!

Update on Ralph’s recovery

Since November, Ralph has been hospitalized four times. There are a lot of people praying for him — thank you very much! So here’s an update.

After his colon was removed, he came home for at-home physical therapy and recovery, but this was short-lived. Back at the hospital for hopefully the last time, an infection was treated and his blood pressure and pulse rate brought back under control. Now, for the next couple of weeks, he’s getting daily physical therapy and a close eye on his health in a rehabilitation facility.

We can’t help but wonder: Why has God not answered all the many prayers offered for Ralph by shortening or preventing these ordeals? God’s reply is: “Trust Me. Surrender. All things — including this — will be used for great good, as I promised in Romans 8:28.”

One great good that is already visible is how much people care. Ralph and I have local support from his sister Alice and our community of faith-filled friends. The relationship bonds are growing thicker and stronger, and for this we are very grateful.

We are also grateful for the support shown by members of the Good News family. This includes financial support that will keep GNM going — and what a relief that is as we focus our attention on the healing and recovery process!

New podcast episode!
God the Father as You Never Knew Him

What do you think God the Father is really like? I guarantee he is much better as a Daddy who really cares about you – much better than you think he is. In this episode, I’ll share with you some key ways of really getting to know God the Father better, because he wants you to be intimate with him. He wants you to know him intimately.

Listen to this podcast @ gnm.org/footsteps103.

Or watch the video @ gnm-media.org/god-the-father-as-you-never-knew-him.

This video was originally broadcast during a Catholic summit called “God the Father: Unconditional Love”. Seventeen Catholic authors and speakers offered catechesis, stories, faith-sharings, and more — all about the love of God and his providence and guidance in our lives. The archive of these short presentations is available free @ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbLJlfe7D7kaTLTWaOanJCwBvLxbrNSwI

Good News Prayer Room:

Use our collection of Catholic prayers designed with your needs in mind. They will give you hope and a stronger connection to God’s love and support. What do you need prayers for today?

Visit gnm.org/prayers.

Post your prayer requests @ gnm.org/post-a-prayer.

Good News WordBytes:

WANT MORE FAITH and HOPE in TROUBLED TIMES? WE’RE HERE for YOU! Choose from a variety of topics on our website of Catholic Faith-building articles. What do you need today?

Visit wordbytes.org.

God bless you!

Every morning, I lift up in prayer everyone who helps Good News Ministries in any way (donors, volunteers, prayer supporters, etc.) and all the prayer requests posted on our site. What can I cover in prayer for you? Post your prayer request.

How else can the team and I serve you today? Visit our homepage.

Thank you for reading this newsletter.

Your servant in Christ,
Terry Modica, Executive Director
Good News Ministries
gnm.org

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