The Truth about Vatican II and the Charismatic Renewal

In recent years, there have been various critiques of both Vatican II and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. These critiques have varied greatly in quality and seriousness. In this video, Dr. Ralph Martin, Dr. Mary Healy, Peter Herbeck, and Pete Burak explain why both Vatican II and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal are true works of the Holy Spirit for our time.

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[donnawittmeyer]

I was born and raised a Roman Catholic. Went to 12 years of Catholic School. I fell away as a young adult and came to a point where I said to myself what am I doing? I need to get back on the right path. I actually fell on my knees in my living room and cried out to Jesus. He met me right there in that room. I knew nothing about Charismatic Renewal at that point, but had a absolute hunger to read the Bible. I was so hungry for all I found in God's Word. I couldn't get enough of it. My Mom always kept a family Bible on the coffee table, but we kids were not allowed to touch it and I never saw y parents open it. So devouring the Bible was so new to me. I was invited to a Charismatic Prayer Meeting by a Nun from my parish I had joined and at my first encounter I found myself saying, these people love Jesus like I do. Went on to take part in the Life in the Spirit program and my life has never been the same since. I thank God that He directed me to the Renewal. Praise His Holy Name, now and forever.

[antoinelemoine]

I had a personal encountered with Jésus through the charismatic renewal 48 years ago, it changed my life

[bezealous]

I am a formerly ordained Pentecostal minister. I got out of ministry for various unrelated reasons to my statement here. I know God opened my eyes to the Catholic faith. I am unlearning a lot of my protestant long held beliefs. I saw firsthand a lot of abuses especially with "prophecy" and "tongues". I am trying to read and devour the history of the Catholic Church. All I hear from others about charismatic gifts from traditionally leaning Catholics (I consider myself now a conservative, traditional leaning Catholic) is that the Fathers are against it. At around the 37/ 38-minute mark, Dr Healy, you mention that Charisms have been throughout our history. Please give us citations. I have been around Brownsville and Rodney Howard Brown and my training was from Rhema Bible School, I want nothing at all anymore to do with those manifestations. I want the reality. So much of what I saw and participated in was straight fleshly. My fear is that Catholics are learning from them.

[mrykrysiak]

I was apart of the Curillo movement and attended many Charismatic prayer groups. Very disappointed with many who were involved. They were very judgmental, opinionated about my faith journey. They criticized me for praying the rosary and having a devotional life to the saints. I was very uncomfortable when they laid hands on me and started to speak in tongues over me, which I could not understand a word. Please don’t judge, which many did and do because I don’t “live in the spirit” for I do love Our Lord and his Blessed Mother and his Holy Catholic Church.

[juneclairepavese]

I thank God for my Protestant friend who tried to convert me to her way of thinking. It made me so hungry to learn about my Catholic Faith and the Lord made Himself present in such a powerful way in 1992. Everything you spoke about is true. 🕊❤️

[XxNoFlaggitsAloudxX]

Thank you. I am not in the Charismatic Movement but my parents were and were helped a lot by it. I saw my Father quit drinking cold turkey after 40+ years of alcohol abuse and then apologizing publicly to my Mother. If you knew my Father you would know that this had to be the Spirit of the Lord. I don’t get the negativity on the part of some Catholics who have been attacking the Charismatic Renewal.

[kimleyhughes]

Thank you. This video has confirmed in my spirit what God has been speaking to my heart for a very long time. I am a convert to the Catholic faith (10 years) from a Pentecostal denomination (52 years of my life). I am so hungry for more of the Holy Spirit in my life, and an outpouring of the Spirit in the parishes in my County (only 2 Catholic parishes). Please pray for for Baptism in the Holy Spirit in all parishes in South Carolina.

[margemohr]

I was soo upset in recent weeks hearing attacks on the renewal and debunking the gift of praying in tongues, even by a prominent Catholic priest. I am 81 yrs old and my life would NEVER have been one leading me by grace in the Holy Spirit, for almost 50 years. The enemy is attacking on ALL sides of the faith. Thank you, Ralph, for remaining steadfast in the Holy Spirit and continuing to teach the truth. By their fruits you shall know them

[josephinamaljar]

I was hoping you would come forward with a presentation in response to all the negativity with regards to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Excellent "round table" discussion addressing pertinent points. The Charismatic Movement in the our Church brought my faith alive in Jesus! I had a profound "baptism in the Spirit"....an encounter with Christ! From that moment onwards I hungered for the Eucharist and scripture and anything having to do with our Lord. That was 20 years ago and I never looked back! Praise God! Thank you and God bless your ministry!

[JamesLeonardnyc]

Received the baptism of the Holy Spirit just last year. I instantaneously fell in love with Praising God and connecting with him in deeper prayer and reading.
It is real, and it is God.

[jvmccracken]

Thank you! Definitely a timely discussion. I couldn’t help but think of St. Ignatius’ Rules for the Discernment of Spirits as a wonderful gift to the church. How can we recognize the Holy Spirit?
a) When we find ourselves so on fire with the love of God that we can freely give ourselves over to God and there is no competition with any human person or created thing…
b) When we are saddened, even to the point of tears, for our infidelity to God but at the same time thankful to know God as Savior…
c) When we find our life of faith, hope, and love so strengthened and emboldened that the joy of serving God is foremost in our life…
Come Holy Spirit!

[Gudregerar]

Wounderful to listen to! 🙌 I grew up in a non-denominational church here in Sweden. And I have been speaking in tongues since I was 6 yrs old. Something so very natural for me! Now I am 48 yrs and have been a Catholic for 9 yrs. I have a deep devotion to Our Lady! 💙💙💙 And one thing I have noticed since I got Catholic, is that when I just say “Mary”, I often automatically start to speak in tongues! Mary draws me right to the Spirit of God! 🙏🙏🙏🕊️❤️

[RitaDodd-eked]

Awesome! We all need to come alive in Jesus Christ. Come Holy Spirit 🔥 I'll be going to Encounter Confrence this year. More Lord, more 🙏

[Salleekay-bets]

Thank you so much!!! Thank you thank you thank. My husband and I actually came INTO the church through the renewal, it completely changed the trajectory of our Christian lives as such a strengthening component. Praying for y’all!!

[merrylittlelife]

I graduated from Franciscan University last year (2023). My final semester at Franciscan, I attended their Born of the Spirit Retreat and since then I feel as if the Holy Spirit has been ever more present in my life. I feel more draw to live in the Will of God for me and also feel as closer relationship than ever before with Mary, St. Joseph, and any saint for which I feel drawn to. I haven't experienced any of the Charismatic gifts, but I feel like I have received an increase of the gift of wisdom since attending that retreat.

[DedeMahoney-jy]

Thank you for this well needed message with clarity and biblical truth!
I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit in 1974! I never read the Bible and afterwards I couldn’t stop! I knew it was God’s Grace, It lead me to repentance and transformed me !
I pray for another outpouring upon me and our church!
Come Holy Spirit, Come, breathe on us and enkindle in our hearts the fire 🔥 of your love!
🕊️

[gabriellelynch]

Y’all, thank you SO MUCH for putting this video out. I just finished Year 1 in Encounter School of Ministry and I am in love with the Third Person of the Trinity in a new way that has TRANSFORMED my soul. A renewal of the mind, if you will.
I love learning about our faith and I peruse YouTube for Catholic content. I have had to discern a lot of videos and the Holy Spirit has been leading me to ones that lift me up, give me His Good knowledge for my gift that he has given me in teaching others.
When we check these various Catholic and “Catholic” videos, we must ask the Holy Spirit to show us the Truth in everything we see and hear. When I saw this video I felt peace. Truly!

I have been viewing Kennedy Hall's channel and he has been saying some things that hit my gut hard, like I couldn't keep watching. The doubt hit me then and i pushed back so hard "be gone spirit of doubt" and then I fins this video. So, thanks again. The Lord is spreading His Encounter missionaries far, wide, rapidly and ON FIRE! ❤️‍🔥🕊️🙏🏼😎

[BluberrySkyys]

Thank you for sharing these words, this teaching is fantastic and has been very helpful and encouraging!

[JohnPaulRogalski]

Thank you for a video about the Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Renewal! I have looked for a video from Renewal Ministries for a long time with teaching about the Holy Spirit. Catholic Charismatics are in need of solid teaching videos, with other Catholics saying the Renewal is not essential, and is a part of the the sham Vatican II Council. We need more Spirit filled videos to help people grow in the Spirit in this age.

[marthapatton]

Excellent discussion!As a grateful member of the Renewal I praise God for their faithfulness and competence.