Take a pilgrimage with Steve and Janet Ray!
Yes, Heading Back to Holy Land this Year!
Yes, we’re heading back to the Holy Land at the end of this year! Our bus is sold out and our trip with Ave Maria University in February is also sold out.
If you want to join us next year, April is our next tripApril is our next trip. It’s filling fast with Bishop Joseph Coffey.
Join us in April before the crowds return!
We also have pilgrimages planned in November and over Christmas break in December 2026.
Also, Lourdes and Fatima, Ireland and our very popular St. Paul Mediterranean Cruise.
Janet and I will be slowing down over the next few years for these may be our last trips to these non-Israel sites.
Lost a Good Friend on Monday
Paul Badde was a friend.
We conversed by email a lot and met up with each other and our wives every time we are in Italy. He often addressed our groups with his contagious passion for Our Lord, Our Lady and the Church.
He is the one who introduced Janet and and I to the Volto Santo (Holy Face) in Manoppello Italy. Every time we led a group through Italy, we’d stop and have Mass at this great gift to the Church.
Janet and I stayed at a bed-and-breakfast in Manoppello for a week, attending daily Mass at the Church of the Holy Face and reading Paul Badde’s exciting adventure following the Volto Santo from the tomb of Christ until today.
He died yesterday of a long lasting illness. A short notice was sent out by Catholic News Agency. Our favorite book of his is “The Face of God” published by Ignatius Press.
My Thoughts and Comments on Marian Apparitions
As a former Protestant, I would have rejected all the Marian apparitions, along with what we thought was the cult of Mary. But having discovered the rich and beautiful teachings of the Catholic Church, my views on Mary and Marian apparitions have done a 180° turn.
Recently, I was interviewed by Brandon Wallace on his Truth and Shadow podcast. The topic was new to me — Marian Apparitions.
Janet and I have been to most of the famous apparition sites, including Fatima, Lourdes, Guadalupe, La Sallette, Pontmain, Our Lady of Pillar, Knock, Our Lady of Champion, and more. We have led pilgrimage groups to many of these sites. So, I agreed to an interview to share our conclusions and experiences and to consolidate my thoughts into a coherent hour-long presentation.
I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful and informative. My interview begins at 13:15.
This show features a conversation between host BT, and Steve Ray, exploring themes of spirituality, faith, and the supernatural. They discuss the impact of science and technology on humanity, the importance of unique beliefs, and delve into supernatural topics through the “Truth in Shadow” podcast. Steve Ray shares his experiences with Marian apparitions, the role of the Catholic Church, and the significance of pilgrimages. The dialogue emphasizes the intersection of the spiritual and physical realms, discussing divine councils, angels, and demons. The conversation concludes with a call to prioritize scripture and known revelations over speculative spiritual experiences, highlighting the importance of maintaining faith and devotion in modern times.
00:00:00 Introduction to Truth in Shadow
00:05:00 Science, Technology, and Humanity
00:10:00 Unique Beliefs and Spirituality
00:15:00 Supernatural Realms and Divine Councils
00:20:00 Marian Apparitions and Catholic Traditions
00:25:00 Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
00:30:00 Role of the Catholic Church
00:35:00 Pilgrimages and Personal Experiences
00:40:00 Maintaining Faith in Modern Times
00:45:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
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