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Zurek-Pavone dispute

by Steve Ray on September 15, 2011

Canon Lawyer Ed Peter’s writes: Initial remarks on the Zurek-Pavone dispute – As materials came available today in regard to dispute between Bp. Zurek and Fr. Pavone, I posted three brief sets of observations HERE UPDATE Summary of my posts on the Zurek-Pavone conflict I did not want to bother blog subscribers and RSS followers [...]

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The Blessed Virgin Mary 360°

by Steve Ray on September 8, 2011

I will be on Al Kresta’s show on Ave Maria Radio (EWTN and other affiliates too) from 5:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday. This is the feast day of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Listen on-line at Ave Maria Radio Ave Maria Radio writes: Today is the feast of the Birth of Mary, [...]

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Not that I don’t like RealCatholicTV, I usually do like the content even if I often dislike the holier-than-thou tone. But it’s always interesting when one spends a good bit of his time finding chinks in others’ armor yet apparently hasn’t taken care to keep an eye on his own home base that well. Maybe [...]

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Grandpa’s New Tattoo?

by Steve Ray on August 15, 2011

Maybe I should get this tattoo, but I’d have to keep moving it down :-)

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Some might claim that Catholic teaching on relics and Sacramentals is unbiblical. Really? Check out these biblical passages: “So extraordinary were the mighty deeds God accomplished at the hands of Paul that when face CLOTHS or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came [...]

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On our way to England; Pray for us

by Steve Ray on July 31, 2011

Janet and I are boarding our plane to London. I have eleven talks to give at three conferences. All the conferences are working to re-convert the United Kingdom back to the Catholic Church. We will be renting a car with the steering wheel on the passenger side and driving on the wrong side of the [...]

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Ten Worst Catholic Hyms of all Time

by Steve Ray on July 25, 2011

I haven’t heard them all, but the ones I recognize — I agree. I’ve told Janet if I hear some of them again I’ll walk out. Ten Worst Catholic Hymns of all Time

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Driving to Ohio for Journey Home

by Steve Ray on July 6, 2011

Driving down to Zainesville Ohio today to record a segment for EWTN’s “The Journey Home” with Marcus Grodi. It will be my 6th appearance on “The Journey Home.” My appearance on “Journey Home” is scheduled to air on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011 (with repeats throughout the week). Also recording an hour segment for “Deep In [...]

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Why a Mormon Descendant …

by Steve Ray on June 28, 2011

… of Joseph Smith became a Catholic priest? Read this wonderful story HERE

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Radio Shows & Talks upcoming

by Steve Ray on June 26, 2011

1) Monday morning (and repeated throughout the day) I will join Sean Herriott on Relevant Radio from 7:00-8:00 AM Eastern. 2) Then on Baton Rouge Catholic Radio from 8:30-9:00 AM Eastern. 3) Then on Teresa Tomeo’s local hour Tuesday 8:00-9:00 AM Eastern on Ave Maria Radio. 4) I will be on Catholic Answers Live on [...]

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In the book Padre Pio: The True Story by Bernard Ruffin, he recounts that after Vespers on June 11, 1931, Padre Raffaele summoned Pio to the friary parlor to read the decree received, without comment: “Padre Pio is to be stripped of all faculties of his priestly ministry except the faculty to celebrate the Holy [...]

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According to Obama’s Speech…

by Steve Ray on June 11, 2011

… here is the team that finally got Osama

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It’s May 22

by Steve Ray on May 22, 2011

Its May 22. I just woke up in Israel. The world has not come to an end the mythical Rapture did not happen. Birds are singing, fish are jumping and I’m going to Mass. Jesus will come again when the Father is ready.

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Visiting our Daughter

by Steve Ray on May 15, 2011

Visiting Charlotte outside Chicago. Her boyfriend Wes joined us for for Church, lunch and a nice day.

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“Hey, I Like Your Cross!”

by Steve Ray on May 13, 2011

That’s why I always where my San Damiano Cross. It is colorful and catches people’s eye. Even yesterday while traveling two people commented. My response is always, “Thanks, I wear it proudly as a Catholic!” Invariably an interesting discussion ensues. An atheist once asked why he should become Catholic. What fun! Yesterday two people at [...]

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Detailed Events of Beatification

by Steve Ray on May 1, 2011

Detailed Information

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