Take a pilgrimage with Steve and Janet Ray!
“The Bible in 10 Minutes” – if you haven’t watched this yet, it is quite good
Q & A from Non-Catholics – Questions I answered on Catholic Answers Live
It is always a great joy to answer lots of questions from non-Catholics who are questioning Catholic teaching and practice. Some of them are belligerent and others working their way into the Church. These are the questions I answered this week.
You can listen to the audio or watch it on YouTube. I am the first of two hours.
Questions Covered:
- 06:15 – Why is the Filioque such a big deal?
- 11:24 – Was Mohammeds spiritual encounter authentic, and if it was, was it angelic or some other nefarious being?
- 14:10 – I was raised Pentecostal. I think I understand the Marian dogmas, but it feels weird, and it feels like worship. How can I make it feel less like worship?
- 19:19 – If your name is in the book of life then how could it ever be removed?
- 31:55 – What is the response to the claim that speaking in tongues is necessary?
- 35:55 – How and when did the Catholic faith start?
- 43:03 – If a priest is in mortal sin, how can he absolve me of my sins?
- 48:37 – How can we challenge the claim that only the apostles had the ability to forgive sins and not the successors?
- 52:39 – I want to go back to church, will it cost me money? What are the requirements?
Apostolic Fathers, Part II with William Albrecht: Polycarp, Clement, Justin Martyr & Ireneaus
A month ago William Albrecht and I got together for an hour to discuss the Apostolic Fathers in general and then honed in on the life of St. Ignatius of Antioch who almost singlehandedly brought me into the Catholic Church.
We finished up our 2-art series with an overview and discussion of four more of these early witnesses to the Apostolic Tradition — with the words of the Apostles “still ringing in their ears”. We cover St. Polycarp of Smyrna a disciple of St. John the Apostle, St. Clement of Rome a convert of St. Peter’s and 3rd pope from Peter, St. Irenaeus a champion of the Faith and disciple of Polycarp and finally Justin Martyr.
Below the video is a timeline and chart showing the proximity of these Apostolic Fathers to the Apostles and Jesus himself. Click on the timeline for a larger, printable image.
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Saints & Shrines of France – including D-Day and Opening of Notre Dame Cathedral!
The first time we did this pilgrimage through France it was a huge success and a very blessed time. This trip will be even better!
Tears Singing Good Ole Baptist Hymns
The old Baptist hymns still stir me and bring tears to my eyes. They take me back to my childhood when the family would dress
Men having Babies – one of my favorite old Monte Python routines
Did you know about this verse of the “The Star-spangled Banner” – we were “once” a Christian nation
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
In Prep for the 4th! Robin Williams’ Classic Act about the US Flag – proud to be an American!
“Is A Pope Beyond Criticism” – my article today in Crisis Magazine
The pope holds a unique position in all the world. No other existing religious or civic government has a leader of an office that has
Too Good: Tucker Carlson Shames Aussie Newscaster
This short video clip of Tucker Carlson exposing and shaming an Aussie reporter is just too good.
Is the Mass Really a Sacrifice? A Conversation between Steve Ray and Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ
HOME PAGE WITH SHOW NOTES
Why did God choose Israel? Why does he love Jerusalem?
A friend wrote and asked me why God would have chosen Israel, and why he speaks of loving in Jerusalem. Here is my response. ******************
Conversion from Atheism in China to Catholicism in the United States
With China so much in the news and their pushing of atheistic communism, this story of Juekun Wen is a delightful read CV NEWS FEED
My short video tribute to my friend Al Kresta
Filmed by Steve Dawson of St. Paul Street Evangelism…
“America! You are beautiful… and blessed in so many ways... The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being, but especially the weakest and most defenseless ones… If you want equal justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then America,
Not many have seen a Flying Squirrel. I saw them glide from tree to tree as a boy, and sadly a dead one today under our trees.
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Many on the left are calling what Trump said about "after-birth" abortions and Ralph Northam a lie. Here's then governor of VA Northam in his on words. You tell me what he's saying if Trump was lying.