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Z-Meeting of the Minds Interview: How to Evangelize Protestants

by Steve Ray on June 4, 2020

Fun show with Gene. Blip verses and how to talk with Protestants.

Live Apologetics Facebook Streaming with Steve Ray to the Philippines

by Steve Ray on June 3, 2020

97970548_2868256409890442_6409772096917864448_n I will be doing a live-streaming interview for the Philippines, but it can be watched anywhere.

We will be discussing what it means to be “born again,” about Mary, statues & images, and all things Catholic. If you know Filipinos, please spread the word.

It can watch it live-streamed at Empower Philippines’ Facebook page on June 6, at 8 pm Philippine time, or at 8 AM Eastern time.

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My Seven Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family & Friends

by Steve Ray on June 2, 2020

Recently I had the opportunity to do a podcast with Pamela Fernandez about a topic that I am asked about more than any other. What should I do with my family? How do I get them back in the Church? You can also visit Pamela’s website for more info and resources.

Hopefully you will enjoy this 30-minute interview and get some good ideas for yourself and to share with others. You can also read my first article on this matter which appeared in Catholic Answers Magazine.

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Who Says the Mass is a Sacrifice?

June 1, 2020

Jimmy Swaggart says it is NOT a sacrifice. He wrote: “The Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation is, without question, one of the most absurd doctrines ever imposed on a trusting public… Roman Catholic errors are inevitably human innovations that were inserted into the church during the early centuries. This teaching on the Eucharist follows this pattern. […]

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Why Do I Love Logos (Verbum) So Much? Watch this…

June 1, 2020

I use Verbum every day – on my iPhone, my laptop, my computer and on the web. After watching this short video demonstration you can visit the site to learn more at www.Verbum.com/SteveRay, Use Promo Code STEVERAY10 for a 10% discount. You will LOVE this program for computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones or even just on […]

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Telling our Emotional Story of Answered Prayer from St. JP II after a personal meeting with him

May 28, 2020

Janet and I had an incredible meeting with Pope John Paul II in 2000. My wife had a special prayer request for him. We told the story for the first time while on the air with Spirit Catholic Radio this morning. Here is a picture of Janet asking the Pope, now St. Pope John Paul […]

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Video of Holy Sepulchre Opening Again!

May 27, 2020

On Sunday the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem opened again. My good friend Jeries sent me some pictures and videos of the opening day. Join in the solemn yet joyful experience.

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“Saved by Grace through Faith, not of Yourselves…”

May 27, 2020

Uh oh. What do we do now? Someone just discovered a Bible verse that destroys the Catholic view of salvation. Here is the previously “undiscovered verse” which Catholics seem to have missed somehow! Ephesians 2:8–9. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of […]

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Free Verbum Catholic Bible Study and Catechism Program for your Parish!

May 26, 2020

This is the Catholic Bible and Catechism program I use for writing all my books, doing research, etc. Best program on planet earth! For the full program, visit www.Verbum.com/steveray. Use STEVERAY8 for 10% off the full program. Catholic parishes have been forced by the pandemic to stop public Masses. The transition to digital church […]

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Two New Zoom Podcasts: Matt Fradd’s “Pints with Aquinas” & “Reason and Theology”

May 26, 2020

On his podcast Pints with Aquinas, Matt Fradd and I discussed the Papacy. Very lively and wide-ranging conversation. Matt is an excellent interviewer. He entitled the show “A Conversation with the “Indiana Jones” of the Catholic Church” I interviewed on Reason & Faith on the Crisis in the Church with William Albrecht, Erick Ybarra and […]

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Steve Ray: Six Minutes on the Church Fathers

May 26, 2020

Six minute interview at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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Did you know about this verse of the “The Star-spangled Banner” – we were >once< a Christian nation

May 23, 2020

Did you know about this forgotten verse to the “Star-spangled Banner”? (Picture: this is the flag on my front porch!) “O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand; Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation! Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land; Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d […]

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10 Pro-Abortion Myths That Need to Be Completely Debunked

May 22, 2020

1. Abortion is Safe 2. Abortion does not kill a Person 3. “Pro-abortion” and “Pro-choice are Different 4. It’s okay if you are opposed to abortion, but don’t enforce that on anyone else! 5. Guys don’t have a say on abortion. 6. Birth control doesn’t cause abortion or hurt women. 7. Abortion is a basic human right 8. If […]

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