March 2010

Cardinal Levada decries New York Times attack on Pontiff Cardinal William Levada, the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has joined in the defense of Pope Benedict XVI against critical reports published by the New York Times. Faulting the newspaper’s reporting and its editorial comment on the Pope’s alleged involvement in [...]

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How Odd of God

by Steve Ray on March 30, 2010

“How odd of God to choose the Jew; but odder still are those who choose the Jewish God and hate the Jew.” This clever couplet was written by British journalist William Norman Ewer (1885-1976). It causes one to wonder why there is, and always has been, such virulent antisemitism in the world. It is especially amazing in the [...]

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Locked Away for Three Days

by Steve Ray on March 28, 2010

I am locked away to finish writing the commentary on 1 and 2 Corinthians for CatholicScriptureStudy.com. I have two chapters and the Introduction left to write before leaving for Israel this weekend. Pray for me :-) I will keep up with the blog though! UPDATE: I am done! Thanks be to God. I finished on [...]

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Since Easter is almost upon us

by Steve Ray on March 28, 2010

Woes of Being an Easter Bunny

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Read forwards it is a negative, ugly pessimistic view of our lives and our country. Read backwards it is the exact opposite. Very clever.

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At Least Somebody Likes the Health Care Plan!

by Steve Ray on March 26, 2010

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The World, and some in the Church, Hate the Pope

by Steve Ray on March 25, 2010

If they ever suspect a chink in the armor the enemy will smell blood and rush in with hatred in their eyes. Thus it is with the secular media and the Catholic Church, especially regarding the Pope. THE LATEST L’Osservatore rips Pope’s critics on sex-abuse claims A strongly worded editorial in the Vatican newspaper has [...]

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Good Friday Liturgy on the Internet

by Steve Ray on March 25, 2010

From my friend Joe Reynolds from Skyline Productions: If you can’t make it to a Good Friday Liturgy on April 2nd you can tune in “LIVE” at www.catholictvmass.com for coverage of the Good Friday Liturgy with Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in Phoenix, Arizona from Ss Simon and Jude Cathedral. Coverage begins at 3pm Arizona time [...]

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Bishops Oppose Health Care Bill

by Steve Ray on March 25, 2010

US bishops reemphasize opposition to ‘profoundly flawed’ health care law As President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, the bishops of the United States issued a statement reemphasizing their opposition to the “profoundly flawed” legislation despite “whatever good this law achieves or intends.” Wisconsin bishop chastises [...]

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Follow up for Sean Herriott’s Show Today

by Steve Ray on March 23, 2010

To follow up on my interview on Morning Air with Sean Herriott: Speaking today and tomorrow at Utica and Lake Zurich Illinois. See here. Lots of pilgrimages coming up including with Scott Hahn to Rome in May, Teresa Tomeo to Israel in June, Egypt/Jordan in February, and St. Paul Cruise in November. Click here. More [...]

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Pilgrimage to Toledo Ohio a Great Success!

by Steve Ray on March 22, 2010

On Saturday, Janet and I, together with Corporate Travel and Ave Maria Radio, put on a wonderful one day pilgrimage to see the beautiful churches of Toledo and to meet Bishop Blair. We visited the Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St. Stephen of Hungary Catholic Church and then, after lunch the [...]

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Newt Gingrich was a Baptist — but last year converted to the Catholic Church. I like his perspective on the Health Care Vote. You can read his article here. ******************** States line up to file suit against ObamaCare Stupak shoots down pro-life amendment Archbishop rips CHA for supporting health bill Poll: 1/3 of doctors may [...]

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How Did YOUR Congressman Vote?

by Steve Ray on March 22, 2010

You might want to check on how your congressman voted on the Health-care bill (the Senate bill which passed the House last night). Remember how they voted as you prepare for the elections in November! And remember that the Stupak (picture of the crony Stupak making his pro-abort boss smile big) compromise is a phony [...]

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The Ripe Fruit of Islam again seen in Pakistan

by Steve Ray on March 22, 2010

“Pakistan: rape and torture are penalty for Christians’ failure to renounce faith http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=5795 In a brutal display of Islamic extremism, a Pakistani Christian who refused to renounce his faith was set on fire by Muslim militants. When police arrived on the scene, rather than helping the man, they raped his wife while the couple’s children [...]

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Stupak Shoots Down Last Chance to Protect Life ************************************************ With the support of a bloc of “pro-life” Democrats led by Rep. Bart Stupak, D-MI, the House passed a massive health care bill on Sunday night. The U.S. bishops conference and pro-life leaders denounced the bill, saying it will lead to government-funded abortion. Read more. Deal [...]

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Life affirming legislation?  — a bill that has provisions for free government abortion? Praying to St. Joseph to pass this bill?  — a bill that is an abomination to life and freedom? Appealing to a Catholic Saint?  — What about you much toted separation of Church and State Pelosi? Quoting dissident “sisters”? –  Sisters from [...]

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