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- Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A New Book on the Love of the Incarnate Christ as Portrayed on the Song of Songs
The influencial Rabbi Akiva (c. AD 50-135) wrote, “Nothing in the entire world is worthy but for that day on which The Song of Songs was given to Israel…
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My New Article: “The Role of Catholic Grandparents”
Baptizing our first GREAT-grandchild this month reminded me again of the sacred duty and special privilege grandparents have. My new article in Catholic…
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Vine, Branches & Fire: Where Will You End up?
One must care for their land. We own 1/2 an acre of land and a while ago I was cutting wild vines out of the trees and burning them. The overgrown branches…
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FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Join Janet and Steve Ray at sea this fall! FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Don’t miss the original…
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“Jesus Was A Jew” – My Latest Article in Catholic Answers Magazine
“Jesus Was A Jew” is my latest article, just published in Catholic Answers Magazine. It helps understand Jesus and the context of the Gospels and the Catholic…
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We are now GREAT-grandparents!
Janet and I are proud to announce we are now GREAT-grandparents! Philomena Maria joined our family as No. 34. The post We are now GREAT-grandparents! appeared…
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“Jesus’ Motley Crew of Apostles” – My Recent Article in Catholic Answers Magazine
Just imagine the political fights that must have broken out among these guys whom Jesus chose! This group of 12 men was very diverse in their backgrounds and…
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A Good List for Father’s to Give their Sons
I found this list of mostly good advice HERE. It brought a smile to my face and a “yes indeed“ for most of them. I hope you enjoy the list as much as I did…
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Bible Riddle: What Am I?
This puzzle was written by a lady in California in 1890 in response to a gentlemen in Philadelphia, who said that he would pay $1,000 to anyone who could write…
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Have you Discovered the Apostolic Fathers? Black Hole of Church History
Who were the Apostolic Fathers? How would you like to sit and chat with the very men who knew the apostles and carried their teaching and practice into the…
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They Knew the Apostles! Steve Ray on Catholic Answers Live – “The Apostolic Fathers”
“Why is the Apostolic Age not a well-known part of Church history?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of early Church writings, including…
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Will my Mom be with Dad in Heaven? Will They Know and Love each other in Heaven?
My mom died four years ago at almost 101 years old. I am posting this again because I was thinking of her and because this’ll was a big concern of hers. Also…
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Dear Protestant: Where Did You Get Your Bible?
From Little Catholic Bubble website Leila@LittleCatholicBubble Dear Protestant: Where did you get your New Testament? At least a couple of times every week…