September 2011

Bishop Zurek’s letter dated September 30, 2011. Ed Peters Comments HERE. This has certainly become a tense and contentious issue. I suggest everyone move slow and allow the bishop to do what he does — and allow Fr. Pavone to quietly pray and wait without anyone stirring up the soup and pressing for action or [...]

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Death Sentence for Iranian Convert to Christianity

by Steve Ray on September 30, 2011

LONDON — Foreign Secretary William Hague on Wednesday said he “deplored” reports that Iran was about to execute a pastor after he refused to give up Christianity and return to Islam. Hague urged the Iranian regime to respect its international human rights commitments and overturn the ruling. “I deplore reports that pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, an [...]

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Steve is on EWTN’s “The Journey Home” October 3

by Steve Ray on September 30, 2011

Here is a screen shot from my iPhone to remind me :-) To watch the show go to EWTN Television. It will be aired several times during the week.

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I recommend taking 30 minutes to watch this video. A Protestant Christian is confronting people on the street. He starts with Hitler and the slaughter of innocent people and then uses it with precision in his questions about abortion, heaven and hell. In this short video young people are interviewed on the street. It is [...]

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New Catholic Vote Ap Free from iTunes and Android

by Steve Ray on September 29, 2011

I JUST DOWNLOADED THIS ON MY IPHONE! SOUTH BEND, Indiana, SEPT. 28, 2011 (Zenit.org).- The company that put confession preparation on the iPhone now has a tool for Catholic voters: CatholicVote Mobile, aimed to mobilize and unify those who want to get the Church’s view to Congress. Little i Apps, LLC, makers of Confession: A [...]

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Muslim Immigrants Want Cross Removed from Swiss Flag

by Steve Ray on September 27, 2011

“The proposal to change the Swiss flag has been met with outrage across the political spectrum and is sure to fuel anti-immigrant sentiments in Switzerland… “The issue of Muslim immigration to Switzerland has been a hotly debated topic in recent years and the flag controversy is sure to add fuel to the fire… “The new [...]

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For Girls and Guys that Love Them

by Steve Ray on September 26, 2011

Teresa Tomeo has a new book — Extreme Makeover. It is for girls. I have a bunch of girls! I am a lucky man! I have a beautiful wife, three gorgeous daughters and four princess granddaughters, not to mention my 90 year old mother who is still full of life, modesty and humor. Guys are [...]

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History of Middle East in 90 Seconds

by Steve Ray on September 26, 2011

Fascinating moving map. Click the image below to see biblical and modern history of the volatile Middle East.

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“Bible Christians” (a misnomer, since Catholics are the real and original Bible Christians), based on their recently devised “Reformation” principle of sola Scriptura, study the Bible with the following premises: 1. There is no binding authority but the Bible alone; 2. There is no official binding interpretation or interpreter; each person ultimately is their own [...]

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Fr. Pavone and his Bishop – Several Evaluations

by Steve Ray on September 24, 2011

Review comparing other problems with priests and thoughts on Fr. Pavone. A heartfelt and balanced analysis and review of the situation between Fr. Pavone and his Bishop Zurek. It is entitled “Fr. Pavone and Authentic Freedom.” You can read it HERE Another review of the situation on CatholicCulture.org the Latest by Canon Lawyer . It [...]

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From Baptist to Catholic

by Steve Ray on September 23, 2011

Stacy Trasancos Stacy is a Catholic convert from the Baptist tradition. A former chemist, Stacy is now a stay at home mom pursuing a MA in Theology at Holy Apostle’s College and Seminary. I am Catholic, simply, because I am alive. I began conversion in 2004 and entered into Communion with the Catholic Church in [...]

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5,000 Years of Religion in 90 Seconds

by Steve Ray on September 23, 2011

Another very cool interactive map takes you through the the many religions and centuries. Watch how Christianity spreads at the very end. Click on the image to the right.

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ETERNAL SECURITY (Once Saved-Always Saved): Analyzing a Sermon by Baptist Pastor, Charles Stanley By Steve Ray Hello Protestant Friend: Even though I have watched his show off and on over the months, I had no intention of watching Charles Stanley on television last night. It was just that I was tired after getting home and [...]

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Our pilgrimage ended with blessing the religious items purchased, a delicious and bitter-sweet farewell dinner, an evening walk thru Krakow Central Market and farewells. A lot of pilgrims offered comments and praise for this remarkable pilgrimage. Everyone was surprised by the cleanliness, friendliness, spirituality and enterprise of Poland. All said it far exceeded their expectations. [...]

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Home Town of JPII: Poland Pilgrimage Day 8, Part 1

by Steve Ray on September 22, 2011

We end our pilgrimage through Poland at the home town of Karol Wojtyla – later to become their home town hero, Blessed Pope John Paul II. We had Mass in his home parish of Wadowice, saw his childhood home, and prayed at the baptismal font where baby Karol was baptized. Many of the pictures you [...]

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