January 2006

Could You Defend the United States?

by Steve Ray on January 29, 2006

I thought of a helpful illustration to explain why “cradle Catholics” are often unable to explain and defend the Catholic faith. The example has its weaknesses, but it does help get the point across. As an American I asked myself this question: if some one trained to attack America intellectually approached me on the street [...]

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High Schools and Seminaries

by Steve Ray on January 28, 2006

Trying to catch up again! Geez, days rush by—talks and gatherings all day and evening and then we crash into bed until the alarm rings and we start all over again. It is not always easy to find internet connections and when I find one I jump for joy. To make up for lost time, [...]

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Our Next Two DVDs in the Footprints Series

by Steve Ray on January 24, 2006

We are excited to announce that we have just received the green light from Ignatius Press to begin our next documentary: Apostolic Fathers: Handing on the Faith. We are thrilled to bring to life the story of the first Christians—our brothers and sisters in Christ. The documentary will be filmed in Israel, Turkey and Italy. [...]

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Can They Ever Sing!

by Steve Ray on January 24, 2006

Everywhere we go in the Philippines the young people really sing. They are beautiful and sing like angels. I just spoke at small parish church on the island of Boracay. There were about 150 people, most of them young. What fun I had sharing with them. Then the lights went out — a brown out! [...]

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Tim Staples

by Steve Ray on January 23, 2006

What can I say about this guy? He met up with Janet and I as we traveled throughout islands of the Philippines. I first met Tim several years ago at a conference, I think in Wichita. We shared the podium before later sitting next to each other as we fielded questions on the panel. I [...]

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Filipinos — check these out

by Steve Ray on January 23, 2006

Open Letter to the Filipino PeopleBy Steve Ray My Apologetics Friends in Manila PhilippinesDefensores Fidei Foundation

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Catching up in Manila!

by Steve Ray on January 22, 2006

Wow, did I get behind or what? It is a combination of no internet connections and no time. Tim Staples from Catholic Answers joined us Thursday after we arrived in Manila from Cebu and Bacolod. We have been a great team preaching and answering questions all over the place. There is no way to describe [...]

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Muslims Must Decide

by Steve Ray on January 18, 2006

I think the Jerusalem Post is absolutely correct. Islam is evolving quickly in our generation. Much depends on who rises to the top and how Muslims define themselves. Will they be moderates and learn to live peacefully in the world, or will they be extremist isolationists who declare war on the world and civilization?  The [...]

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Catching up

by Steve Ray on January 18, 2006

I have only a few minutes and is it ever marvelous to have a wi-fi spot that I can use in the home of our very gracious hosts June and Genie Vargas here in Bacolod on the island of Negros in the Philippines. We left Guam and flew the 4 hours to Manila — slept 4 [...]

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Sunday in Guam

by Steve Ray on January 15, 2006

It is 8:00 AM on Guam. As they say, “In the United States the day begins in Guam.” This island is a territory of the United States and it is here where the day begins. While it 8 AM Sunday right now, but back in my home state of Michigan it is still yesterday –  it [...]

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18 Hours on a Plane

by Steve Ray on January 14, 2006

The connecting flight from Detroit to Tokyo is 13 hours, then another 4 to Guam. We got on the plane expecting 13 hours but due to engine problems we sat for almost 5 hours before we took off. Ouch! It is now Saturday morning in Japan and we are 14 hours ahead of Detroit. We [...]

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Our Schedule in Guam & the Philippines

by Steve Ray on January 12, 2006

  Here is our schedule for the next three weeks. Keep us in your prayers. The yellow highlighted areas are where Tim Staples will be joining us. We invited him to come along and he is excited for the new adventure. This will be Janet and my fourth “MIssionary Journey“ to the Philippines and our [...]

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Where the Heck is Guam? :-)

by Steve Ray on January 12, 2006

Tomorrow we leave for the middle of no where – way out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This little island is 1,300 miles east of the Philippines and 4,000 miles west of Hawaii. Besides a few tiny scattered islands there is nothing out there. It has 160,000 people, of which 120,000 are Catholics. [...]

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Alito for Supreme Court Justice

by Steve Ray on January 11, 2006

I have been watching the Alito Hearings in the background as I'm working. I stop often to listen. He strikes me as the ultimate judge, almost with no opinion of his own but a strong, steady, legal mind. He shows no emotion, no combativeness, but extreme candor and doggedness. It seems that he will be [...]

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Next DVD Poised for Release

by Steve Ray on January 10, 2006

We are pleased to announce that our DVD documentary David & Solomon: Expanding the Kingdom will be ready for release on March 15, 2006.  “He was just a boy strumming his harp and protecting his flock, but God used David to prepare the way for our salvation and the kingdom of God? Experience the story [...]

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Feast Days – Information

by Steve Ray on January 9, 2006

Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord “Are you Born Again?“How should a Catholic answer that question? “Yes, in fact, I am born again the Bible way!“ Are Catholics Born Again? You Betcha!Baptism: Pastor Bob Preaches the Word!Baptist at the Door: “Are you Saved?“    Can Infants be Born Again through Baptism? For similar articles by [...]

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