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Join us in April in the Holy Land!

Posted January 26, 2010 at 6:46 am

We have a small, intimate group going to visit the Holy Land in April, right after Easter. Janet and I will be your guides. The weather will be gorgeous, the people friendly, and the holy sites are waiting to inspire and enthrall you.

The food is great, the hotels comfortable and located right at the holy sites! Give Suzanne a call if you have questions at 800-727-1999, extension 121 or write her at sparran@ctscentral.net. You can also write me at sray@rc.net.

Also, click on the image to left to visit our pilgrimage website. Hope to see you in Jerusalem!

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Last Day of Pilgrimage

Posted January 22, 2010 at 6:33 am

Part 1

Part 2

Running with the Archbishop in Jerusalem

Posted January 21, 2010 at 2:18 pm

Wednesday Pilgrimage – Mass at Holy Sepulchre

Posted January 21, 2010 at 12:54 pm

Tuesday in the Holy Land: Part 1 & 2

Posted January 19, 2010 at 9:38 pm

Sorry I did not get videos up yet for Tuesday but I had no time. I will catch up on Wednesday. Today we went to Mass at Gethsemane and then toured the Mount of Olives. After a marvelous overview of Jerusalem from the Promenade where I gave a 20-minute account of the story of salvation from Adam and Eve until today with the whole story before our eyes.

Then we had lunch at Ramat Rachel Kibbutz before touring Mount Zion — including the Abbey of Dormition where Mary fell asleep, the Upper Room and St. Peter in Gallicantu where Peter denied … Read More

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If you want to visit the Holy Land as part of a packaged tour, be sure to check out the trips offered by author Stephen Ray. His “Footprints of God” series is highly informative and the off-beat way he presents the information will give you a good laugh or two along the way. (Trying to demonstrate how Jesus rubbed mud on a blind man’s eyes to cure him, Ray reenacts the scene by using chocolate syrup as a substitute. While this may be considered silly, Ray does in fact have great respect for the subject matter.)

I watched one of his videos before going to Jerusalem and it was very helpful as it not only pointed out the historical places, it put them in their proper Biblical context.

Ironically, I bumped into Ray and his wife Janet as they led a tour group through the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. As I talked to him, a few people went out of their way to recommend Ray and his tours. Stephen and Janet are very personable and will offer invaluable guidance to your trip. They offer several trips each year to Israel, Turkey, Italy and other places of historical significance. — Michael Duffin, The Virtual Tourist, Chicago

Want to See the REAL Shroud of Turin?

You’ve come to the right place. The Pope has announced a special showing of the Shroud in Turin Italy in the spring of 2010. And we will be there! The Shroud is only reveal every twenty-five years of so — this this is VERY special!

But not only will we take our pilgrimage group to see the Shroud in Turin but we will do a lot more! We will visit Lanciano — one of the most stunning Eucharistic Miracles. You can see it up close and see the scientific documentation.

Then we will visit Assisi for a day and a night. … Read More

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“Re-energize Parishioners with Life-changing Pilgrimage”

E-priest is the largest e-mail for priests across the country. In this e-letter they talk about energizing priests, parishes and young people.

Would you like to go on a pilgrimage for free? Consider organizing a pilgrimage with your parish or organization. Read Re-energize Parishioners with Life-Changing Pilgrimage, then contact Steve Ray. Let us do all the work for you!

Holy Land Reflections from Fr. Mark Lawlor

Fr. Mark Lawor

Several people have asked about the recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land.  In reflection, I know that it was a blessing to have been invited by Gail Buckley of Catholic Scripture Study, Int. to serve as a chaplain.  It was also a blessing to be in the company of hosts and guides Steve and Janet Ray.  Steve and Janet have a great knowledge of the Holy Land and are enthusiastic Catholic witnesses.  The majority of the pilgrims were part of a delegation of Spirit Radio based in Nebraska. We began with five priests & 67 … Read More