by Steve Ray on August 31, 2007
To see the whole pilgrimage with all the videos click here orVisit www.FootprintsOfGodPilgrimages.com > The Pilgrimages > Virtual Pilgrimages > September 2007 Holy Land & Egypt Pilgrimage Greetings from the Holy Land. Israel is very quiet and safe — but it is also very hot. We heard it was over 100 degrees each day over the last [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 31, 2007
I sometimes joke with my wife Janet: "Sweetie, when we go to confession today, I'll confess your sins and you confess mine, OK?" But this priest is taking me seriously – promoting couples confessing together! Counseling yes, but confession? Canon lawyer Ed Peter's wrote: The practice of spouses jointly celebrating the sacrament of confession recently garnered support [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 30, 2007
When this pops up on my blog, Janet and I will be in the air. 50 Pilgrims will follow us in two day for an adventurous pilgrimage following the footprints of Jesus and Mary — but also Moses and Elijah! We will spend 3 days in Galilee, 1 day in Bethlehem, 4 days in Jerusalem, 2 [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 28, 2007
PhilVaz has provided a nice and colorful study of denominations in Parts I and II. You can see his nicely laid out study by clicking on the title, which is “The Facts and Stats on ’33,000 Denominations‘” . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvxpM3r7KxY
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by Steve Ray on August 27, 2007
I wanted to let you know about a new music/comedy Catholic radio special we produced by some friends of mine at Ave Maria Radio. The show is called IT'S FUN TO BE CATHOLIC, and it will be broadcast seven times over five days this week… – Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 p.m.- Friday, August 31, 7:00 [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 27, 2007
Before I apologize let's first look at the data from the source in question. It may be the way one wants to read the data, but to call people liars because they read the data the way it is presented by the source is quite disingenuous. There may be a difference of opinion with [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 27, 2007
I am rushing to get packed — my wife and I leave Wednesday for Israel and Egypt with a group fo 55 excited pilgrims. You will be able to join us by video for a Virtual Pilgrimage right here on this blog. Each night, Lord willing, I will upload video clips from the day. In [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 26, 2007
Here is an interesting review of a new book published by Smithsonian Institute — which is neither Catholic nor Protestant, Muslim nor Jewish. I just ordered a rush copy of the book. Enjoy this article as a preface to my upcoming response to the charge that all of us Catholic apologists are liars and deceivers who [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 24, 2007
We spent the evening with angels! Well, not really angels in the strict biblical sense, but certainly in the more popular sense. Just listen to them sing and laugh and pray; watch them glide across the floor, smile with joy, and demonstrate the love of Christ and tell me they don't sound and appear as angels. [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 24, 2007
And also — what happens when someone "swallows the Holy Spirit, feathers and all" as Martin Luther said. Stay tuned! I have been told by some that I am wasting my time arguing with the man, or that it is not good to get animated and argue. I beg to differ. I would NEVER waste [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 24, 2007
The School Year is here again.. Are you looking for good Catholic materials for teaching? Don't forget the offerings at Ignatius Press. They are trying to turn the tide — getting solid Catholic material back in schools, parishes, and homes. They have a load of great new materials. Check it out here (www.IPReligiousEd.com) on click on [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 21, 2007
Holy Land Pilgrimage with Steve & Janet Ray, Teresa Tomeo AND Immaculee Ilibagiza! Hear our new radio advertisements for this pilgrimage, click here for English and here for Spanish. From April 1- 10, 2008 Teresa Tomeo (Catholic Connections Radio Show) and I will lead a group of pilgrims to the Holy Land. We have a [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 21, 2007
The Assumption of Mary always ruffles the feathers of anti-Catholics. I understand why. I used to be in their camp — I joined them in lockstep chanting the same slogans and mantras against "Catholic Tradition" and "man-made dogmas." But now I turn my guns on my old impoverished theology and anti-Catholicism and its lame attack on [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 21, 2007
It is always a great pleasure to work with Catholic Answers. They are a class-act organization. Monday I was the guest for the monthly "Tough Questions from Non-Catholics." We had some great calls and it seemed everyone was real honest and had good questions. You can listen to the show on RealAudio by clicking here, [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 19, 2007
One evening an old priest told about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all. One is Evil. It is lust, anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It [...]
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by Steve Ray on August 18, 2007
For the time being I will moderate "Comments" on this Blog. That means that any "Comment" posted will be approved before showing up on the site. Too much spam and too many long-winded posts from anti-Catholic trollers who think they are so important everyone should drop what they're doing, study their private interpretation of Scripture [...]
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