Take a pilgrimage with Steve and Janet Ray!
Good Article on a Pressure 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 and wrong to execute the Fort Hood murderer publicly.
It would turn him into a martyr and an icon. Guys like this want their names splashed across the headlines of the world.
I find it a bit hard to say, but I agree with President Obama on one thing at least: the way he handled the Osama bin Laden situation. Quietly, without fanfare and pictures. It is much more dignified.
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 HUGE anniversary. In a few years it will be the 2000th anniversary of our Lord’s baptism on the Jordan River. Do you know which side of the river he was baptized on?
John 1:28: “These things took place in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.”
Join us in February to explore the whole Holy Land—Israel only, or Jordan and Israel. Here is our website.
IS IT SAFE? All of our friends and associates in Jordan and Israel say YES. And consider this, Andreas Bocelli is performing an outdoor concert in Petra in Jordan in November!
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.
The cancer didn’t stop him from competing in the Ironman Contest: swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and running 13.1 miles in a single day. He had multiple disasters and scary moments, but he didn’t quit.
Read his story here and be inspired. He’s also a great writer, and the story is entertaining, too.
Click the image below to open his story with pictures.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Short and Funny Explanation of the Atheist’s “In the Beginning”
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 Alone” position. *****************************************************
“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
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
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
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.
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
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. Ignatius. We
