William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
Catholic Author, Speaker, and Evangelist
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. -Matthew 1:1 At first glance, it might not catch our attention that Matthew says Jesus Christ. After all, those are both very common words we see in the Bible. Jesus is his name. We’ll actually see him given that name... Continue Reading →
“Don’t judge me.” We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it. The inevitable followup is, “You do you. I’ll do me.” Or even worse, “I’m just living my truth. You live yours.” The first phrase at least makes me laugh, the second only makes me shake my head. There is a helpful virtue buried... Continue Reading →
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 During the time of Isaiah, Israel was continually at war with each other. Jersulem was once again under siege and it says “the heart of the people were moved... Continue Reading →
Molly Fernandes – When you are downcast the tech world tells you to go digital to relax and unwind. However, at the end of the day, after all the digital fun-fare and play, you find yourself at square one as you get back home or to the place from you left. No doubt, modern gadgets... Continue Reading →
Lessons and Carols services are a popular and time-honored way for churches to celebrate Advent and Christmas. At Our Lady of the Annunciation in Charles Town, West Virginia, they do Lessons and Carols a little differently. First, because Lessons and Carols are more Christmas-themed, the church doesn’t jump the gun and schedule the service during... Continue Reading →
Every event, small or big, has to be seen and understood in faith: We will find strength and guidance, enlightenment and clarity in order to live through those events and situations. We know that not always we are able to understand or take things in the light of faith, listening to what God is saying... Continue Reading →
December is the month of Advent and the feast of Christmas. With each week measured out like the candles on an Advent wreath, we would do well to savor the advice of the saints about how to reflect God’s light to the world. Five saints of December reflect the importance of reflecting God’s light, and... Continue Reading →
ADVENT READING: THE WONDER OF THE INCARNATION From a sermon of St. Gregory Nazianzen The very Son of God, older than the ages, the invisible, the incomprehensible, the incorporeal, the beginning of beginning, the light of light, the fountain of life and immortality, the image of the archetype, the immovable seal, the perfect likeness, the... Continue Reading →
Sunday, November 27 First Sunday of Advent Roman Ordinary calendar St. Maximus Book of Isaiah 2,1-5. This is what Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come, The mountain of the LORD’S house shall be established as the highest mountain and raised above the hills. All nations shall stream toward it; many peoples shall come... Continue Reading →
It is a busy time for us, but it is also a busy time for the church. Our priests work very hard and should be included in our Christmas plans.
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic 