Zephaniah 3:14-18, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 1:39-56 Today, the Church invites us to recall the visitation of our Blessed Mother (pregnant with Christ) to her cousin Elizabeth (pregnant with John the Baptist). This visitation cannot be overlooked because it reveals to us why Catholics have always believed that Mary is the NEW Ark of the Covenant.... Continue Reading →
Papacy And The Primacy Of Peter
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
This week bestselling author, international speaker, and Catholic Apologist Steve Ray joins me to discuss the Papacy. We discuss the biblical and early church evidence for the papacy, the primacy of Peter, and some common Protestant objections.
Interview About the Papacy with Steve Ray
It was a very enlightening interview. Check out Steve’s books about the papacy “Upon this Rock: Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church” and “The Papacy: What the Pope Does and Why it Matters“. He has a great documentary and Study Guide titled “Mary, Mother of God” Learn my about Steve at www.CatholicConvert.com. You can also purchase his talks and books there.
About Steve Ray
Stephen K. Ray was raised in a devout and loving Baptist family. His father was a deacon and Bible teacher, and Stephen was very involved in the Baptist…
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Viva Las Vegas: Pope elevates Nevada Diocese to Metropolitan Archdiocese
The press release: Pope Francis has created the Archdiocese of Las Vegas and named the Most Reverend George Leo Thomas, Ph.D., as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Las Vegas. “28 years ago, Las Vegas became a Diocese, and now on May 30 an Archdiocese. This speaks to the tremendous growth and vibrancy of the local…Viva... Continue Reading →
What Fr. Kapaun’s story says about Memorial Day
I am a star in certain Kansas circles, thanks to Columbia magazine. I was blessed this Memorial Day to share in the magazine of the Knights of Columbus the moving story ( ) of a hero for the faith and a hero for the United States who gave the last full measure of sacrifice for his country. It’s a... Continue Reading →
Pope rebounds after Friday fever, offers Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
After clearing his schedule of public meetings and audiences Friday morning due to what the Vatican described as a fever, Pope Francis appeared to have rebounded quickly, presiding over Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.Pope rebounds after Friday fever, offers Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
Pentecost: Speaking in Tongues
The Christian world celebrates Pentecost; this is a celebration which comes fifty days after Easter. The name Pentecost is derived from the Greek word Pentecoste, which means fifty. Pentecost was originally celebrated by the Jews to remember the day the law was given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Jews also refer to this celebration... Continue Reading →
Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Dr Jeanette Pinto – The Feast of the Pentecost happened fifty days after Easter or the Resurrection when the other followers of Jesus Christ were celebrating the Feast of Weeks in Jerusalem. It happened like this. Firstly, the Apostles were all in one accord in one place. Secondly, there came a sound from heaven as... Continue Reading →
Papacy: 10 Quotes That Show It Is Ancient
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
When I first started taking the idea of Catholicism seriously it was natural to look into the papacy. I’d wonder how if the word “pope” isn’t in the Bible, why does this man have so much power?
At first, I thought it was a power play and Catholics let the old man in Rome tell them what to do (no disrespect intended). But after digging into the practice of the Early Church I was stunned to see that the papacy is ancient and was practiced. Here are ten of the quotes that I came across.
Quotes About The Papacy
The blessed apostles, then, having founded and built up the Church, committed into the hands of Linus the office of the episcopate. Of this Linus, Paul makes mention in the Epistles to Timothy. To him succeeded Anacletus; and after him, in the third place from the apostles, Clement was allotted…
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Why St. Augustine of Canterbury is celebrated as the “Apostle of the English”
One of the most popular “St. Augustines” in the English speaking world is St. Augustine of Canterbury, often called the “Apostle of the English.” Born in the 6th century, St. Augustine was handpicked by St. Gregory the Great to be one of his missionaries in distant lands. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, “A rumor had... Continue Reading →
Pope names first ever apostolic nuncio to Sultanate of Oman
Pope Francis has appointed French Archbishop Nicolas Thévenin, who is already the nuncio to Egypt, as apostolic nuncio to the Sultanate of Oman. The Holy See Press Office made the announcement on May 22, 2023. The Holy See and the Sultanate had announced last February the establishment of full diplomatic relations. This is the first... Continue Reading →