by Steve Ray on October 12, 2011
Does this surprise anyone? Christians in the Middle East saw it coming from the beginning. As soon as the strong dictators are removed, Christians are the first victims. It happened in Iraq, now in Cairo and it will happen in Libya and Syria too. When Christians are the minority in a Muslim country with no [...]
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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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by Steve Ray on September 2, 2011
I will be joining Drew Mariani to discuss an antiquity found in Israel, an ossuary with the priest Caiaphas’ name. Interesting article in Israel National News entitled House of Caiaphas Ossuary is Authentic Relevant Radio
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by Steve Ray on August 20, 2011
Regarding the recent attacks in southern Israel: These attacks are distant from any sites we visit on pilgrimage. Not to be dismissive, but the attacks came in an area near Eilat which is well over 300 miles south of Jerusalem at the Egyptian border. First, this is no where near Galilee or Jerusalem. It is [...]
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by Steve Ray on July 28, 2011
Jerusalem | Filmed in Imax 3D from JerusalemGiantScreen on Vimeo. After a year of research and preparation, the giant screen film JERUSALEM advanced into production with an unprecedented aerial shoot throughout Israel and the West Bank. Scheduled for worldwide release in 2013, the film will take audiences on a spectacular tour of the Holy Land [...]
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by Steve Ray on July 23, 2011
First, Liz Lev gives some concrete reasons to appreciate the Popes for what they’ve done for Rome. Her list includes: 1) straight roads and obelisks, 2) conservation of antiquities, 3) churches, 4) aqueducts, 5) museums, 6) hospitals and hostels, and 7) prayers. You can read the whole excellent article at “A Long Overdue Word of [...]
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by Steve Ray on July 22, 2011
Several years ago we joined Fr. John Solana on a visit to Magdala, home of Mary Magdalen. Fr. John was appointed head of the Notre Dame Center in Jerusalem by the late Pope John Paul II. We went up to Galilee to shoot a TV show at the ruins of the old city of Magdala — home [...]
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by Steve Ray on June 1, 2011
Just posted a Running trip, “2011-06-01 Temple Mount”, to @EveryTrail. Check it out HERE Group Run around Jerusalem Walls yesterday on Jerusalem Day.
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by Steve Ray on May 22, 2011
PART I (from Multiplication of Loaves to Capernaum): Just arrived in Israel and ran to kick the jet lag. Started at Tabgha on the shore of Galilee where Jesus multiplied loaves and fish. Then the Primacy of Peter Church where Jesus appointed Peter shepherd of his flock – the Church. Then to a cave where [...]
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by Steve Ray on April 18, 2011
Since we are in Jerusalem over Passover, I thought I would share two of our favorite Jewish movies. Recently watched “Everything is Illuminated” again. It is funny and profound about a young man (Elijah Wood – Frodo in “Lord of the Rings”) who discovers his Jewish past after Nazi fascists occupied Ukraine. It is one [...]
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by Steve Ray on April 17, 2011
It is Palm Sunday and Christians in the Holy Land (only 1.5%of the population) are making their presence felt today. Moving, uplifting, joyous – celebrating the Life and Passion of Christ. Palm branches everywhere! IMG_8256
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by Steve Ray on February 21, 2011
Old Aerial Photos of Jerusalem Below: original pictures; Above: my notations The Old city sure has changed in since these photos were taken. Does anybody know what the date these were taken? Since we arrived in Jerusalem today with 83 excited pilgrims, I thought you would all enjoy this old aerial photo with my notations.
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by Steve Ray on February 19, 2011
Today we are in Nazareth, celebrating Mass at the Grotto of the Annunciation. These pictures are over a hundred years old from Nazareth. Not much changed between then and the first century. When you look at these old pictures and hundreds more I have in a book I purchased in Nazareth (written in Arabic), you [...]
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by Steve Ray on February 15, 2011
I am soon posting two new videos sharing our adventures in the Holy Land. I don’t do this for the fun of it but to help others understand, love and enjoy the land of God through video. WHY DO I POST THESE VIDEO ADVENTURES? There is a need for people to know the the Bible [...]
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by Steve Ray on February 14, 2011
Just returned to Jerusalem after climbing straight up and back down Mount Tabor (Mountain of the Transfiguration). It took 1 1/4 hour up the torturous path on the SE and a bit less to scramble down the north side. Read Luke 9:28-36 (hover your cursor over the reference) about Jesus climbing up with Peter, James [...]
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by Steve Ray on February 9, 2011
I hit all the holy biblical site and documented them with video and pictures. I decided people would like to see all the biblical and holy sites in and around the Old City of Jerusalem, including Calvary, the Tomb, the place Judas hanged himself, Gethsemane, the place St. Stephen was stoned, top of Mount of [...]
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