Take a pilgrimage with Steve and Janet Ray!
My New Article: “The Role of Catholic Grandparents”
Baptizing our first GREAT-grandchild this month reminded me again of the sacred duty and special privilege grandparents have. 
Vine, Branches & Fire: Where Will You End up?
One must care for their land. We own 1/2 an acre of land and a while ago I was cutting wild vines out of the trees and burning them. The overgrown branches from the bushes and trees were also trimmed and burned.
The flames brought to mind the words of Jesus in John 15:5–6,
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If a man does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire and burned.”
This is a good visual for Jesus’ warning—a dire warning!
FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Join Janet and Steve Ray at sea this fall!
FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Don’t miss the original “seminar at sea” with Janet and Steve Ray! This incredible itinerary was developed by Steve to share the story of the Bible with you.
If the Church was born in Israel, it grew up in Turkey and Greece. Step back in time and walk in the footprints of St. Paul!
St. Paul and the New Testament will come alive on this journey. Steve
has chosen a specialized itinerary for his groups with terrific guides
and drivers. Steve will be giving talks along the way, and best of all,
Father James Conlon (our spiritual director) and Steve will conduct a
mini-seminar aboard the ship while at sea!
PILGRIMAGE HIGHLIGHTS
VISIT 10 BIBLICAL SITES
Walk the path of St. Paul in Athens, Crete, and Rhodes and see where he preached in Ephesus, Philippi, and Corinth. These sites and more bring the Bible to life during this incredible pilgrimage by land and sea!
CELEBRATE MASS AT THE HOUSE OF MARY
Visit this holy site where Mary spent her final days with St. John. After Mass, continue to St. Mary’s Church, home of the Third Ecumenical Council, for Steve’s talk on “Mary, Mother of God.”
PRESENTATIONS BY STEVE
Alongside Father James Conlon, Steve Ray will give a “Seminar at Sea.” Spend afternoons on the ship hearing about “The Life of St. Paul.” Talks will also be shared at each of the biblical sites along the way.
Older Posts
Welcoming New People at Mass this Easter – They May Be an Answer to Someone’s Prayers
We get busy on during the Easter Season. We don’t have a lot of respect for people who go to church only on Christmas and Easter.
How Long was Jesus on the Cross — Do the Gospels Conflict?
Do the Gospels Conflict? How Long was Jesus on the Cross? The question intrigued me sufficiently enough that I spent the best part of a day
Virtual Tour of the Passion of Christ
What was Holy Week really like? Steve has been to the Holy Land over 200 times and takes us on a journey from the Institution
St. Joseph’s Silent Leadership
Steve dives into the life and meaning of St. Joseph and his life with the Holy Family. This is not the Joseph holding a lily
Cardinal Pizzaballa and the Israeli Police
There has been a lot of discussion on this. I believe Israel was doing their best to protect the population. The mosques and synagogues were
The Pain of Stolen Honey
My new article for Lent published by Catholic Answers Magazine entitled “The Pain of Stolen Honey”. Listen to the whole article here:
Steve’s “Meditations on the Stations of the Cross” on Ave Maria Radio EWTN
We discuss the origins of the Stations of the Cross, its history and then meditate on each of the 14 Stations.
Do you speak synodal? – “Summa Pro Synodalatoribus”
My friend Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ, and host of the radio show “The Catholic Current,” provides a short bit of humorous instruction for us mid-Lent.
“What Jesus Encountered in the Wilderness” – New Talk and Radio Presentation on EWTN
This week we are in the middle of Lent when our Lord was out “with the wild animals” in the wilderness being tested. So, I
Two Fun Things from this 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
Steve’s Interview on EWTN Catholics Come Home is now available on-line
Last week, I posted a notification that the live show would be on EWTN. The 30-minute interview is now available to view on-line HERE
Jews as Proof of God’s Existence & Faithfulness
With Israel and the Jews in the news so much these days I wanted to share this again. With anti-semitism (irrational as it is) at
Mary and Jesus More Closely Related than we may have Thought
The scientific word is “microchimerism”. It is the transfer of cells from the baby’s body into the mother’s body and the transfer of cells of the mother’s
I’m Honored to be the First Guest on 11th Season of “Catholics Come Home” on EWTN TV
My ever inquisitive brother wrote a delightfully unusual book
My brother always thought more deeply than the rest of us. He mulled over things that we took for granted. He took a very different
