William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
Catholic Author, Speaker, and Evangelist
Yesterday I was privileged to be a guest of Gary Michuta on his Hands on Apologetics radio program. The show airs Monday-Friday at 1pm est on Virgin Most Powerful Radio. Enjoy the show! https://rumble.com/embed/v2otqua/?pub=4
Most likely, Jesus spoke Aramaic as his primary language, as it was the common language spoken in the region of Palestine during the 1st century. A Semitic language, it is closely related to Hebrew and remains in use nowadays by Christian and Jewish communities in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and even in Russia.... Continue Reading →
May 20, 2023Saturday of the Sixth Week of EasterReadings for Today Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest—Optional Memorial Video “I have told you this in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” John 16:25 When is it…The... Continue Reading →
Recently I was fascinated to learn that attitudes toward children were very different in Jesus’ time than in our own. While today children are seen as valuable and important, the prevailing attitude during the 1st century was that children were “worthless” and “like chattel.” Knowing how people of the time saw children really put some... Continue Reading →
A reflection on the readings for May 7, 2023, the Fifth Sunday of Easter. An experience that Fr. John Kavanaugh, S.J., had with Saint Teresa of Calcutta can help us to reflect on our desire for clarity, and God’s invitation to trust. Long ago, Fr. Kavanaugh worked at Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying Destitutes... Continue Reading →
We live in a world where politics has become the dominant force in shaping values, beliefs, and decision-making processes. Political considerations such as power, interests, and ideology have replaced philosophical considerations such as ethics, morality, and reason. Instead of engaging in rational debate, politicians and institutions prioritize gaining power and implementing their agenda, often at... Continue Reading →
“I am the good shepherd: and I know Mine, and Mine know Me, as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father: and I lay down My life for My sheep,” and, “The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep.” (Gospel) To-day is called “Good Shepherd Sunday” in the Traditional Latin Mass. For,... Continue Reading →
“Six years ago I saw a documentary in which Ray Downing (famous illustrator and 3D animator, Ed.) made a 3D image of Jesus from the Shroud of Turin. I was very struck and wondered what it would be like to be able to make a hyperrealistic statue of Jesus to be able to see him... Continue Reading →
Sunday mornings can be chaotic even for the most cheerful and organized households. As a parent of four, there are some Sundays that it is difficult for me to get the entire family ready to exit the house, let alone prepare for Mass. There are a few things that can be done, if even the... Continue Reading →
April 14, 2023 – Friday in the Octave of EasterThe Mystery of the Resurrection
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic 