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Steve on EWTN’s Bookmark to Discuss “Genesis”
I had a great time at EWTN down in Alabama recording two TV shows: Bookmark with Doug Keck and Mitch Pacwa Live with you guessed it Fr. Mitch.
On both shows we discussed my new book GENESIS, A BIBLE STUDY GUIDE AND COMMENTARY. A deacon friend just wrote me:
I finished reading your book on Genesis and really loved it. It reads well, provides lots of interesting information about both Scripture and culture, even has some personal anecdotes, and helps orient readers to all the prominent characters of the OT. I heartily recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about this book of Scripture.
The first show is posted here — I will add the Fr. Mitch show tomorrow or Thursday.
Bookmark is already on YouTube (see below) but will also air live on EWTN in May – all times below are Eastern time.
Sunday, May 12 at 10 AM, Monday May 13 at 5 AM and 5 PM, Saturday May 18 at 11:30 PM. Enjoy!
Hair Cut only Once a Year
David had a very handsome son. His name was Absalom and he betrayed his father the king and led a rebellion against him. The Bible says that Absalom was “beautiful“ and he only cut his hair once a year. Here is what the Bible says about him:
“Now in all Israel there was no one so much to be praised for his beauty as Absalom; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. And when he cut the hair of his head (for at the end of every year he used to cut it; when it was heavy on him, he cut it), he weighed the hair of his head, two hundred shekels by the king’s weight” (2 Sam 14:25-26).
The pile of hair left on the floor each year, after Absalom’s haircut, weighed 200 shekels. How much is 200 shekels? It is an amazing 4.4 pounds!
Now, do you remember how Absalom died in his fight against his father, King David?
“Absalom was riding upon his mule, and the mule went under the thick branches of a great oak, and his head caught fast in the oak, and he was left hanging [presumably by his hair] between heaven and earth, while the mule that was under him went on….
“Joab said, “I will not waste time like this with you.” And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them into the heart of Absalom, while he was still alive in the oak. And ten young men, Joab’s armor-bearers, surrounded Absalom and struck him, and killed him” (2 Sam 18:9, 14-15 ).
St. Augustine and St. Paul on Real Bishops
“No man can be a good bishop if he loves his title but not his task.” St. Augustine
May God grant us good Shepherd‘s. May he grant us those willing to be politically-incorrect, willing to be honest with their flock, exposing heresy and sin even if it’s among their own bishops and priests — even if it causes them grief, ostracization and discomfort.
Where are the Shepherds that lay down their lives for the sheep? Where are the shepherds ready stop being politicians and ready to be martyrs?
If they do, they will be amazed at the loyalty, love and devotion the sheep will show them. The sheep will follow such shepherds anywhere!
God bless all the marvelous bishops that grace our Church. I know many of them and I love them dearly. They already heed the words of St. Paul. But there are others who need to take heed…
Acts 20:28–30 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking [and doing] perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.”
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen “Who is going to save our Church? Not our bishops, not our priests and religious. It is up to you, the people. You have the minds, the eyes, and the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that your priests act like priests, your bishops act like bishops.”
Please pray for our shepherds, praise them for what they do, thank them for being a bishop which is a very difficult job, support them.
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Footprints of God DVD Series Update
The 10th documentary in our “Footprints of God: the Story of Salvation from Abraham to Augustine” series will not be produced. It was projected to
Two Fun Things from Monday’s OT Mass Reading
Two fun things in Monday’s Old Testament readings, 1) Naaman’s skin is restored like that of a little child; and 2) he takes a load
Contraception Regret at Red Lobster
Janet and I had four children, but we started out our married life as Evangelical Protestants who fell for the lie of contraception and regret
Nice Article – Only US Approved Marian Apparition – it is in Wisconsin
Nice article on the only US approved Marian Apparition. ‘Go and Fear Nothing’ — The Story of Our Lady of Champion| National Catholic Register.
Our Grandson Josh on Piano, his Girlfriend Katy singing at Ave Maria University
Bishop Barron Slams Anti-Christian Media Conspiracy and a Reporter as Dumb as a Telephone Post
I am copying this from https://www.catholicarena.com/latest/barron240224 As the Presidential Election approaches in the United States of America, media outlets are targeting anyone and everyone who
Join Steve & Janet Ray thru Portugal, Spain & France to see Lourdes and Fatima and more
Join Steve & Janet Ray on their special pilgrimage through Portugal, Spain and France — visiting some of the most sacred Marian sites in the
Lovely Aerial View Video of Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee
Wow, we miss the Holy Land. We have been to Capernaum and on these boats over 150 times with groups and filming projects and exploring.
May Holy Land Pilgrimages Postponed
May’s Holy Land Pilgrimages Postponed Here’s the letter sent to our registered pilgrims… “Steve and Janet Ray here with an update on Israel and our
Free “Sacraments Chart” in preparation for my Son Rise Morning EWTN show on Tuesday
Free Sacraments Chart by Steve Ray I will be joining Son Rise Morning Show on Tuesday (as I do every Tuesday) at 7:35 AM for
As Easter Nears, Atheists Again Use the Holy Day to Deny Jesus’ Existence
This is an article written by my friend Thomas Williams Ph.D. of Breitbart. I collaborated with him to address the tedious atheists who come out
Another fun video on my book “Genesis, A Bible Study Guide & Commentary” discussing new issues
There is SO much in Genesis. Each interview is also SO different. This one discusses Nimrod, the Sons of God and Daughters of Men issuing
Upcoming Events
All Day in Fatima video of our day following the 3 little shepherds, the apparitions, the village of Adjustrel and Mass at the site of the dancing sun miracle. And much more…
Arrival in Fatima Day 1 - VIDEO BELOW
Our new adventure begins! Portugal, Spain, and France. Our goals are the major sites of Fatima, Santiago, de Compostela, and Lourdes — with lots in between.
Today the Lufthansa flight arrived in Lisbon Portugal where all 40 of us boarded…
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Travel is like a book. Those who don’t travel only read one page.
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