William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic
Catholic Author, Speaker, and Evangelist
Orcs who randomly commit cannibalism are a thing… Some time ago now, I wrote an article entitled, A Biblical Defense of the Bodily Assumption of Mary where I made a joke about the alternative being worms eating our Blessed Mother’s flesh because… I guess I’ve read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings too many... Continue Reading →
A little something from the vault: I’m struck every year by the timing of this feast, celebrating the Holy Family. It comes on the first Sunday following Christmas, when a lot of us have started to overdose on family. In fact, after the parties and cooking and visiting and obligations and expectations and disappointments, some of... 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 →
By Leon Bent – From all eternity Mary was chosen to be the Mother of the Word Incarnate. It is unthinkable that such a mother should have been defiled by sin for even a moment. We are in the Christmas season and once again, the global media is flooded with vehemently-written stories that dismiss or... Continue Reading →
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin MaryBy Fr Francis Xavier Weninger SJ (1805-1888) (Excrrpt) Today’s Festival is called the Presentation of Mary, because on this day, Joachim and Anna, the holy parents of the Blessed Virgin, Consecrated their little daughter to the Divine service in the temple at Jerusalem and Mary Consecrated herself to the... Continue Reading →
But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you are to... Continue Reading →
I recently had the opportunity to chat with Mike Aquilina and discuss the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout history. He wrote a great book on the subject titled "History's Queen". We touch on some aspects such as what those in the Apostolic age thought about her, how she brought comfort through the plagues, and how she... Continue Reading →
I recently had the opportunity to interview author and speaker Steve Ray. We discuss a few titles for Mary such as the New Eve, Burning Bush, and The Daughter of Zion. Steve discusses how these titles have their beginnings in the Old Testament. It is an enlightening conversation. Be sure to visit Steve's website at... Continue Reading →
On my journey into the Catholic church there were three things that had the potential to derail me. Mary, Mary, and Mary. One of the objections I had, which sprang from my Baptist days, was the title of Mother of God for Mary. After all God is eternal and has always existed. That title, at least in... Continue Reading →
I am honored to once again have Steve Ray as a guest on the program as we discuss St. Joseph. Steve is a bestselling Catholic author popular speaker, and pilgrimage leader. Steve Ray On St. Joseph https://youtu.be/pMID4LClWbk In this episode we discuss the background of St. Joseph, his occupation, righteousness, betrothal to Mary, and why... Continue Reading →
William Hemsworth-The Bible Catholic 