Bishop Ray’s Blog
Finding Meaning in Each Day
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My Priest Friends – A Blessing beyond measure!
Read more: My Priest Friends – A Blessing beyond measure!There is a certain bond – we call it a fraternity – among priests. We priests all share in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ – a gift we have not merited and a mystery we feebly try to understand. Yes, through no merit of our own, the Lord Jesus calls us to be His priests […]
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Friends Who Became Family – A host of good people!
Read more: Friends Who Became Family – A host of good people!I have been blessed with a good family – from childhood until now – they always make me feel supported, loved, and treasured! As we get older, though distance separates us geographically, it still does not weaken the bonds forged at an early age and maintained through adulthood. There is that famous saying, “you can’t choose […]
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God put my where He wanted/needed me to be – Looking back!
Read more: God put my where He wanted/needed me to be – Looking back!Giving the Sacrament of Annointing of the Sick, May 7, 2024 When I look back on my ministerial assignments, the first thought I have is gratitude! I give God a great deal of thanks for allowing me the privilege to serve Him and His people as a priest and bishop these many years. Since […]
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My need to learn Italian – How I did it!
Read more: My need to learn Italian – How I did it!Having a surname that is Italian put pressure on me – after my priesthood ordination in 1971 – to learn the Italian language – a beautiful language that should sound like music to the ear. As children, we never spoke Italian at home. My mother would speak it when visitors would come to the […]
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