Church History

Sunday Morning in Ancient Times, Part II

by Steve Ray on July 10, 2011

Tuesday morning I will be discussing Part II of The Mass of the Early Church at 7:00 EST on Relevant Radio. Were the first Christians Baptists in their worship, or were they Catholics? Did they consider the Eucharist a simple meal or a sacrifice? You can listen on-line at www.RelevantRadio.com. For my article and story [...]

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The basis for Mormon theology is the concept of the Great Apostasy. This theory states that the Church fell off the tracks and rolled down the hill as soon as it shot out of the first century. It was not restored until Joseph Smith came along in the 1800′s. This is also held in some [...]

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Relevant Radio on Wednesday

by Steve Ray on July 6, 2011

I’ll be on Relevant Radio at 7 AM EST Wednesday to discuss “Sunday Mornings in Ancient Times.” UPDATE: Since we only had time to set the stage by explaining what happens on Sunday morning in modern times, we will have a Part II to go back and look at the Sunday worship in the first [...]

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The Face of God

by Steve Ray on June 4, 2011

Looking into the Face of God in Manoppello Italy. “He [Jesus] is the image (true icon) of the invisible God.” (Col. 1:15) See my short video HERE The Face of God by Paul Badde (also in electronic format) Just posted a Running trip, “2011-06-05 Manoppello italy”, to @EveryTrail. Check it out here: HERE.

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Two days ago, right before leaving Rome for home, I took off on a 16-mile run through Rome to follow the martyrdom’s and burials of the two Princes of the Apostles: Peter and Paul. Both of them shed their blood in Rome for Jesus and the Church. Peter was crucified upside down in Nero’s Circus [...]

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Here is a video I made today in the rain. I am ever impressed with Rome and her 910 churches. Europe has serious problems, but there is a bright light still shining. Enjoy this 3 minute video and be proud! UPDATE TUESDAY: Maybe the full chapel was an anomaly yesterday. We went back for Mass [...]

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A great read: http://www.catholicleague.org/nytstraighttalk.php

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Papal Encyclicals & Church Documents

by Steve Ray on February 25, 2011

For a marvelous resource of Church Documents and Encyclicals going all the way back to the 1200′s, click on St. Peter’s Basilica. Isn’t it great to have the Church! God still speaks today and like times past still has a family and a voice through the Church — his body. Where else can you find [...]

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Eucharistic Miracles Website

by Steve Ray on February 3, 2011

Interesting site with articles on the Eucharist and the Real Presence, a catalog of Eucharistic miracles and more. It is a wealth of information — especially as we approach Corpus Christi Sunday. I knew nothing of this as a Protestant and find it absolutely intriguing now. I am so glad to be a Catholic and [...]

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The Rapture is Coming! Don’t Get Left Behind!

by Steve Ray on January 3, 2011

Pack your bags — opps, that’s a waste of time ‘cuz you can’t take anything with you. Hum, well, OK, then get right with God quick — wait, you should do that anyway. No, I didn’t mean that literally — don’t WAIT! Do it! Just get ready — the Rapture is coming May 11, 2011 [...]

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Last summer I was in England to give a series of talks at two conferences. While there, I was interviewed for a top-notch Brithish production entitled KEYS OF THE KINGDOM. This documentary centers on St. Peter and the Papacy through the centuries. There is a rising movement among orthodox, fired-up Catholics in Great Britain to [...]

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St. Ignatius Steps on Luther

by Steve Ray on November 19, 2010

Today my wife and I are exploring new things in Rome. We again visited the beautiful church dedicated to the founder of the Jesuits. It is called the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. In Italian it is Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio. It was built in the 17th century, back when the [...]

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Steve’s Brief Story of St. Paul’s Life

by Steve Ray on November 19, 2010

Since we are in Rome, I thought I would share a short biography I made on the fly of St. Paul at Tre Fontone where St. Paul was beheaded. This will give you a short introduction to St. Paul and his life from the very place where he was beheaded. Free Timeline of the Life [...]

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Are the Crusades and Jihad Equivalents?

by Steve Ray on September 15, 2010

Good article here http://the-american-catholic.com/2010/08/26/enough-is-enough-the-crusades-the-jihad-are-not-equivalents/

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