Kevin Ranaghan gave this talk at a May, 1992, weekend for married couples. He emphasized the importance of a couple living out the life of the community together, noting that one of the main purposes of marriage is helping each other to live as saints. He gave many practical suggestions of ways a couple can pursue the work of mutual sanctification. Transcript This … [Read more...] about 409. Marriage: Becoming Holy Together
408. Committed and Submitted Together
This talk is from a 1991 Leaders' Conference for Men. In it, Kevin Ranaghan pointed out that, unlike many Christians, we are committed and submitted together and that as a body we serve the Lord together. He then talked about the practical ramifications of this as community members spend money, raise children and make personal choices. Transcript This document is a direct … [Read more...] about 408. Committed and Submitted Together
403. Ecumenism in the People of Praise
In this 1989 Leaders' Conference for Women talk, Kevin Ranaghan talked about the People of Praise’s grassroots ecumenism of personal relationships. He also stressed the importance of members knowing not only the faith and practices of their own church but also the faith and practices of their brothers and sisters who belong to a different church. He then gave some practical … [Read more...] about 403. Ecumenism in the People of Praise
322. Traditions and Customs in the POP
Kevin Ranaghan explained numerous customs that had developed in the South Bend branch by 1986: celebrating the Lord’s Day, norms of dress at community meetings, respect between men and women, special events, holidays, courtship, etc. Customs and traditions like these are important both to express and perpetuate the identity and values of a people. These customs didn’t … [Read more...] about 322. Traditions and Customs in the POP
225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited
This talk given at a 1981 elders’ meeting by Kevin Ranaghan summarized the teaching of the People of Praise on the roles of men and women and contrasted these views with current worldly trends. He also described potential excesses in this area which he had seen in the wider charismatic renewal and Pentecostal movement. Note to listeners: The talk begins with an extended period … [Read more...] about 225. Roles of Men and Women Revisited
220. Memos on Weddings and Dating
Two memos addressed to the coordinators by Kevin Ranaghan with proposals for a People of Praise approach to state-in-life decisions, dating, engagement and weddings. Contents Memo on Weddings MEMO TO: The coordinators From: Kevin Re: A proposal for weddings in the People of Praise Date: February 20, 1976 Memo on … [Read more...] about 220. Memos on Weddings and Dating
202. People of Praise: the Early Years
In this talk given in 1976 at a Community Weekend, Kevin Ranaghan provided a history of events between 1963 and 1971 that led to the formation of the People of Praise and then described developments in the community since 1971 that formed the body into what it was in 1976. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, and may contain … [Read more...] about 202. People of Praise: the Early Years
124. Following Jesus Wholeheartedly
This talk was given at a June 7, 1974, community meeting at which several people made the covenant. Kevin Ranaghan talked about Luke 14, emphasizing that anyone who comes to Jesus and doesn’t put everything else second can’t be his disciple. Kevin urged everyone to count the cost and decide to pay it. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an audio recording, … [Read more...] about 124. Following Jesus Wholeheartedly
106. Spiritual Gifts and the Common Good
This talk was given by Kevin Ranaghan at the June, 1972, Conference on the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. He talked about how the spiritual gifts are primarily meant to function in a community setting for the sake of the common good. He also talked about charisms as graced functions in the body of Christ. Transcript This document is a direct transcript of an … [Read more...] about 106. Spiritual Gifts and the Common Good