March 2011

Origins of Irish Dancing

by Steve Ray on March 16, 2011

I’ve always enjoyed Irish Dancing but never knew how it got started. Enjoy! Origins of Irish Dance

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Minnesota is Cold

by Steve Ray on March 15, 2011

Great time in Sauk Centre. Now driving for day of talks in Little Canada, near Minneapolis. It’s COLD!

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Parish Missions and Conferences during Lent

by Steve Ray on March 13, 2011

Seems like I live here lately, but I’m again at Detroit Airport on my way this time to Sauk Center Minnesota, then to Little Canada MN. Next Weekend to Lawton Oklahoma and Chapin South Carolina.

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Political Views: Yeah, You Know What I Think?

by Steve Ray on March 10, 2011

1) Waffles anyone? 2) Waiting for the new Obama statue!

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Catholic Answers Live – Making the Most of Lent

by Steve Ray on March 10, 2011

On Wednesday I was the first guest on Catholic Answers Live. The topic was “Getting the Most Out of Lent.’ Below are the questions I answered. To hear the broadcast on-line, click here; and for more listening options, click here. 1)  Should I keep my ashes on my forehead when I go to work? What [...]

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Evangelicals with Statues?

by Steve Ray on March 9, 2011

Today I took off running through a commercial area behind the hotel. I discovered a nice jogging trail through the woods so I swung onto the trail and headed through the trees. Soon I came into the open to see a beautiful lake. A sign caught my eye. It had an arrow pointing to “Baptismal [...]

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…but if you don’t mind silly movies Grandpa makes for his sick grandson in the hospital, you might be able to tolerate it.

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“The following may be helpful for seminary students, religious professor/faculty- teachers, any Catholic students taking  religious education classes,  and also may be of use in helping priests prepare sermons for Gospels readings of the day using Catholic commentaries, and church Fathers quotes, religious Education Directors and CCD Teachers, and of course it may be useful [...]

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Controversial Talks in Dallas

by Steve Ray on March 7, 2011

Ran 6.2 miles this morning in Dallas. Seems that my talk on Peter and the Papacy offended Baptists last night. Tonight I speak on Mary at St. Francis of Assisi in Grapevine. Can’t wait! Tomorrow I speak on the Eucharist.

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For those who love Rosiland Moss

by Steve Ray on March 5, 2011

An Invitation to bid Farewell to Sister Rosalind Moss. You’re Invited to come and celebrate with us as we bid farewell to Sister Rosalind Moss, as she continues her journey to begin her new community in Tulsa, OK. Coming up soon! 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday March 13th Sister Rosalind will be giving a [...]

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Good News; Bad News!

by Steve Ray on March 5, 2011

Good News! Just arrived at Columbus Airport to fly home after amazing day with 2,000 fired-up Catholic men with 54 priests hearing confessions. I was the first speaker and made grown men cry. Now on my way to Dallas for big parish mission. Bad News! Grandson Dominic rushed in for emergency surgery – exploded appendix. [...]

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I was asked: I would like to ask you to please comment on the Popes recent statement that there is no scriptural basis that the Jews killed Jesus. http://www.examiner.com/jesus-christ-in-national/jesus-christ-not-killed-by-jews-says-pope-benedict-xvi My answer: It is not time to comment yet. Experience tells that when we read a media review of the Pope’s words it is usually twisted [...]

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Blessed! Recovering!

by Steve Ray on March 2, 2011

At home catching up on family, mail, exercise, computer, e-mail, reading, prayer. 13 speaking venues in next 5 weeks. Yikes! On my way to speak at a 2,000+ Men’s Conference in Columbus Ohio. Www.StevesSchedule.com.

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Like No Other Trip to Rome!

by Steve Ray on March 1, 2011

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No More Conscience Clause

by Steve Ray on March 1, 2011

Obama: No more conscience protections Bishops on conscience protection rollbacks Conscience rules hurt pregnancy centers

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Read the Article here. For the arguments back and forth on Peter’s website, see here.

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