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Cruise Day 9: Island of Mykonos; Fr. Conlon’s Excellent Homily
Two videos below: 1) Summary of the day; 2) Fr. James Conlon’s excellent homily 07:00 AM Cruise ported in Island of Mykonos Breakfast aboard the ship with 12+…
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They Fell for the Lie; it was sad – I’ll Pray for Them
I posted this at the time, but thought to share it again because it is even more appropriate now and even mentions Halloween. We were in the airport in Lisbon…
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Cruise Day 8: Santorini, Steve’s Talk on Mary’s 19 Sorrows, Most Unusual Dinner Ever!
Two videos below: 1) Day at Santorini; 2) Steve’s seminar talk “12 Unknown Sorrows of Mary” Today the ship pulled in early to Santorini which is officially…
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This British Guy Gets It! “My Christianity is NOT for wimps” as he shouts down a liberal crowd!
This is the kind of Christianity and proclamation that will set young people on fire, not the rainbow flag crowd! The post This British Guy Gets It! “My…
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Cruise Day 7: Ephesus, Mary’s House, 3rd Ecumenical Council, Rug Demonstration, St. John’s Tomb
Three videos below: 1) Summary of our Ephesus Day, 2) Steve 10-minute talk on Mary from the Council Church of 431, 3) Steve’8-minute talk at St. John the…
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Prepare for the Skyline of Tomorrow
Europe is full of magnificent churches—Gothic, Baroque and even modern. Their steeples and crosses still dominate much of the skyline. They stand as impressive…
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Cruise Day 6: Island of Rhodes, St Paul’s Bay, Colossus and Thunderstorm
Early start, early ending. Celebrated Mass at Franciscan’s Santa Maria Catholic Church, one of only two on the island even though Rhodes is the 4th largest…
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Should Catholics Attend Non-denominational or Ecumenical Bible Studies?
Every day, Catholics are invited by coworkers, neighbors, and even family members to “ecumenical” Bible studies. Should they go? Certainly all of…
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Cruise Day 5: All Day at Sea; Steve Ray’s “Seminar on St. Paul”
Two videos below: 1) Our day at Sea; 2) My full 1 1/2 hour seminar talk on St. Paul. Everyone was looking forward to today because we’d be at sea all day and…
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Cruise 4 Island of Crete
Two videos below: 1) Our day in Crete; 2) Steve’s 9-minute talk on Crete and Titus left here as bishop by St. Paul. Ship pulled into Chania (Souda), Crete as…
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Tracking down St. Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” – my article in Catholic Answers Magazine
“Tracking Down Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh” by Steve Ray St. Paul writes that God afflicted him with a ‘thorn in the flesh.’ What exactly…
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How does a great grandfather process this?
How does a man process this — holding his GREAT granddaughter? Wow! Philomena Maria. Blessed be God forever! The post How does a great grandfather process…
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My Show on the Bear Wosnick Adventure – “Manna as the Wonder Bread” and a Whole Lot More!
Always love chatting with Bear! Enjoy! The post My Show on the Bear Wosnick Adventure – “Manna as the Wonder Bread” and a Whole Lot More!…
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The Cross and the Crucifix: A Study in their meaning and usage (responding to a Protestant)
Since today we are at the place in the Jordan where the children of Israel made a bronze serpent — seemingly in contradiction to the command of God to make no…
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Good Article on a Current Issue: “How to Kill the Terrorist”
This article encapsulates my thoughts. Not only does it address the issue of the legitimacy of the death penalty, but it also argues that it would be unwise…
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The Forgotten Half of the Holy Land
Have any idea how much of the story of salvation took place on the other side of the Jordan River? I’ve counted around fifteen or more. We are coming up on a…
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A Friend’s Story of Perseverance and God’s Grace – Cancer Patient Still Does Ironman Competion
My friend Tom Fraser, founder of Fraser Tea and an all-around good guy, discovered he had bladder cancer. He and his wife, Audrey, are also devout Catholics…
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Steve’s Show on Apparitions with Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ
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Join us in Jordan and Israel – the WHOLE Holy Land!
Americans will be flooding back to the Holy Land after the first of the year 2027, now that things have calmed down. Join us before the crowds arrive and the…
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Wrestling with God – Very Interesting Movie — “Ushpizin”
Janet and I watched a movie again today which I had gotten on a whim a few years ago because it was Jewish and sounded interesting. It was — both! We watched…
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Steve and Marcus Peter Discuss Apparitions on Ave Maria Radio
On Monday, I joined Marcus Peter on Ave Maria Radio in the Afternoon. We covered a wide range of topics regarding Marian Apparitions. We discussed what we…
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Last Week in France: “ Oldest Little Daughter, Arise!”
An insightful and encouraging article on the Pope’s visit to France in the Catholic Thing. We were just in France two weeks ago and saw indications of the same…
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Michele Morris’ Conversion Story: Abortion and Abuse Surviver
My conversion story actually begins in my mother’s womb. I do not know if I was conceived from the love of my parents, but I do know that I came from God’s…
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My Short fast-paced Talk on Padre Pio for his Feast Day
Tuesday, September 23 is the Feast Day of the amazing Padre Pio. Last year, we venerated the earthly remains of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. Each…
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Short and Funny Explanation of the Atheist’s “In the Beginning”
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Questions for “Bible Christians”
For a PDF printable version, click here. This list was developed to show the weakness of the Protestant “Sola Scriptura” or “Bible…
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“IF” – An excellent short poem by Rudyard Kipling – “You’ll Be A Man My Son”
I suspect you’ve heard this short poem by Rudyard Kipling before, but it is good to sing-song your way through it again every once in a while. Once on a bus in…
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Day 9 Lourdes Grotto Mass, Dr. Franciscis, Free Afternoon, Farewells
Our last full day together! Everyone could sleep in a little bit today, but we had to be ready to leave the Grand Moderne Hotel at 9:30 for our 10 AM Mass in…
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Day 8 Bernadette through Lourdes, Benediction, Procession
The bus is gone. We have two full days in this lovely town of Lourdes at the foot of the Pyrénées Mountains in France. Full morning with free afternoon and…
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Birth of Virgin Mary – 6-minute impromptu talk by Steve Ray from Lourdes France
Steve Ray’s 6-minute impromptu talk on the birth of the Virgin May from Lourdes France. The post Birth of Virgin Mary – 6-minute impromptu talk by Steve…
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Birth of Mary in the Protoevangelium of James
In the early 2nd century, the early Church held a certain document in very high regard. From this document we learn about the parents of the Blessed Virgin…
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Day 7 Burgos to Loyola to Lourdes
After leaving our luxury seminary-turned-hotel, Abba Hotel Burgos, we drove through the Pyrenees Mountains for our stop in Loyola, the birthplace of St…
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Help Support My Grandson Sebastian in his Courageous Pro-life Work in Michigan
It is not easy to confront people about the evils and horror of abortion. But my grandson Sebastian has been out doing it full time for two summers, passing…
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Day 6 Santiago to Burgos
Breakfast at the hotel and head toward Burgos. Guided Tour the Burgos Cathedral which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and celebrate Mass at the San…
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Did St. Paul Pray for the Dead? Yes! – Today is the Feast Day of Onesiphorus
St. Paul wrote 2 Timothy shortly before his martyrdom. He spent the last days of his life in the Mammertine Prison in Rome, north of the Roman Forum. While in…
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Day 5 St. James and Santiago de Compostela
Last night everyone was upgraded from a normal hotel room to apartments here at the Gran Hotel Los Abetos, one of the finest hotels in Santiago. Leisurely…
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Biblical References for each Mystery of the Rosary – informative and a fun challenge
A while ago, our family grew and moved out — and we travel a lot. We sold our “family-raising house” two years ago and remodeled a cozy little…
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Day 4 Coimbra, Braga, Bom Jesus, Santiago de Compostela
We have a nice breakfast and pack up our suitcases and head north for about an hour to Coimbra. This is where Sister Lucia spent 50 years as a Carmelite nun…
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Alcohol, Mary, & Miracles — Hard Verses with Steve Ray, John 2:1-12
Marcus Grodi has invited me many times to record shows on Deep in Scripture and on Journey Home. In one particularly interesting show, we discussed “John…
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Day 3 Fatima All Day!
Great breakfast, then Mass at St. Joseph’s Chapel. Enervated the tombs of the three children in the basilica. Walking tour following the life and apparitions…
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Day 1-2 Arrivals, Lisbon Tour, Mass at Santarém Miracle, Fatima
So, we again embark on one of our favorite pilgrimages. They’re all great, but this one stands out for folks. Everybody gathered at 8 AM at the Lisbon Airport…
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“Why Reject Sola Scriptura? Tradition and Mary Explained” – my recent appearance on Catholic Answers Live
Always fun joining Cy Kellett on Catholic Answers Live to field questions unrehearsed. We jumped in with the question: What are three reasons you reject Sola…
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Fast-paced invite to follow St. Paul
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Is Jesus being harsh calling a woman a “dog”?
Jesus seems very harsh to the gentile woman in Wednesday’s Gospel Reading (August 5). He seems to call the woman a “dog”. Here is his comment, And Jesus…
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Five Generations!
The sap is running through the family tree 🌴🏡 Our new GREAT-granddaughter makes five—five generations! My wife Janet, her mom on the left, our daughter Cindy…
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My Interview in Dublin Ireland with “Shalom World TV Europe – an equal to EWTN
Earlier this month, we arrived in Ireland to lead our group of pilgrims through our “Catholic Heritage of Ireland” pilgrimage. Earlier in the year…
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“Hey, I Like Your Cross!”
That’s why I always wear my San Damiano Cross. It is colorful and catches people’s eye. Even yesterday while traveling two people commented. My…
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Pastor Bob “Preaches the Word” (Discussing A Sermon on Baptism)
Pastor Bob Preaches The Word (or does he?) By Steve Ray Josh left Sunday services full of excitement, anxious to discuss Pastor Bob’s sermon with his sister…
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Ireland 9 St. Theresa’s for Mass, Tour St. Patrick’s, Free Afternoon, Irish Dinner Show
Good Morning! Full Irish breakfast. Walked to Grafton Street to celebrate Mass at St. Teresa’s Church. Short stroll and tour through Dublin to visit St…
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Ireland 8 Dublin Tour, Mass at Church Newman started, Kells, Guinness
Guided tour of Dublin, then Mass in the Church of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom started by Cardinal John Henry Newman. Visited Trinity College to see the stunning…
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What Translation of the Bible Should You Use?
No translation is perfect. Translating ancient and foreign languages into English is not as easy as it would seem. There are ambiguities and linguistic…
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Ireland 7 Mass & Kilkenny Tour, Glendalough & St. Kevin, Dublin
Breakfast and load the bus. Several stops in route to Dublin. Starting with a walking tour of Medieval Kilkenny after our Mass at the Kilkenny Cathedral of St…
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Interesting Explanation of Baptism from Protestant Dictionary – “baptism…in itself is unimportant”
I was looking up Greek definitions of the word baptism and found this interesting “definition.” This dictionary is usually very good but I found…
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Ireland 6 Blarney, Cashel, Holy Cross, Kilkenny
Travel over the Cork/Kerry border to Blarney Castle to see and kiss the famous Blarney Stone Time to shop in the extensive Blarney Woolen Mills with gifts and…
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St. Patrick Explains the Trinity to Simple Irish Peasants :-)
Since we are at the Rock of Cashel today, where Patrick converted so many Irish to the Catholic Faith. Here is a clever “cartoon” to describe the…
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Ireland 5 Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Horsedrawn Carriage Ride, Ring of Kerry, Irish Dinner, Music & Dance
Celebrated Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral before a horse and buggy ride through the National Park. Back to the bus to drive around the natural beauty of the Ring…
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Since We Cannot Go to Israel right Now, Here is My ULTIMATE RUN thru Jerusalem with Steve
Want to go on a pilgrimage all around Jerusalem on foot? Back in 2011 when my knees were still strong I took off through all the holy biblical…
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How Well Do You Know Jesus and His Land? Multiple Choice Questions.
Here is a fun quiz to test your knowledge. How much do you know about Jesus and his Land? Answers are below in the Comments but DON’T CHEAT until you…
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Great Day in Dublin speaking at Dominican Priory
Lovely day giving interviews, talks and doing Q&A at the Dominican Abbey here in Dublin Ireland. Great group of authentic and excited Catholics and…
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Did Modern Translations Leave Verses Out of the Bible?
Bible Verses Missing in Modern Translations? By Steve Ray (PDF version here) There are a lot of people today that are what we call “King James only“…