Word on Fire and UST-Houston Partner For New Masters Program

Last updated on: March 21, 2024 at 8:21 am By William Hemsworth

Houston, TX, March 20, 2024 – It is no secret that the Church has been hemorrhaging members in recent years. Troubled by polarization, skepticism, narcissism, our culture aches for the peace and joy of life in Jesus Christ. But how can they hear the truth of the Gospel anew? To take on this challenge, Word on Fire Institute and UST-Houston created a new accredited Master’s of Arts program offering academically rigorous engagement with the thinkers, ideas, and practical methods necessary to... Read more

Understanding Jeremiah 1:4-19

Last updated on: March 20, 2024 at 9:48 am By William Hemsworth

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The book of Jeremiah is one that is both perplexing and enlightening. There is much that happens within Jeremiah, so much in fact that that some of it may go unnoticed because something else is being focused on. By sheer number of words Jeremiah is the longest book in Holy writ. Within its pages we see a last attempt by Yahweh, through Joshua, to set Judah on the right path. Jeremiah is called the weeping prophet for exceptionally good reason. ... Read more

The Ancient Near East And Genesis 1-2

Last updated on: March 19, 2024 at 3:45 pm By William Hemsworth

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Scripture is filled with symbolism and phraseology that means something different today than when the sacred words were written. To properly interpret a passage and understanding of these are imperative. In addition, the backgrounds of cultures and traditions of the ancient near east are also at play. One must not discount these narratives, but rather embrace them and determine how these backgrounds shed further light on the biblical text. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the methodology of... Read more

Abp Broglio Consecrates and Blesses Oils at Chrism Mass

Last updated on: March 19, 2024 at 2:58 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday evening, March 18, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), blessed and consecrated sacred oils for sacramental use over the coming year in Catholic communities on U.S. Military sites worldwide, and in the nation’s VA Medical Centers. The rite of blessing took place at the annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). His Excellency celebrated the Mass... Read more

Registration Open for Saint John XXIII Foundation

Last updated on: March 14, 2024 at 10:30 am By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — Registration is now open for the 2024 Patrons Reception for the Saint John XXIII Foundation. Proceeds will support the Foundation’s General Endowed Fund. Endowed gifts help underwrite the various ministries of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), including the education and formation of seminarians who will serve as Catholic military chaplains. The 2024 Patrons Reception will be held on Thursday, May 2, in San Antonio, TX. The evening will commence at 5:15 p.m. CDT with the celebration of Mass at Saint... Read more

St. Thomas Aquinas On The Incarnation

Last updated on: March 13, 2024 at 12:39 pm By William Hemsworth

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Thomas Aquinas is known as one of the greatest thinkers in the history of the Church. He was a prolific writer, and those writings are still widely read today. When it comes to Christology, Aquinas had a lot to say, and his writings on Christology can be read in the third part of his Summa Theologiae and his Commentary on Matthew. His view on the Incarnation is interesting to theologians because he assumed its necessity was hypothetical. This does not mean that it... Read more

Archbishop Broglio Deplores VA Decision to Provide Abortions

Last updated on: March 11, 2024 at 1:40 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC – His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, has issued the following statement on the decision of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Administration to provide abortions: “The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized an interim rule that permits abortion counseling and abortive procedures in VA Medical Centers through all nine months of pregnancy. The notion that killing an unborn child can somehow be considered ‘medical or surgical care’ certainly violates the dignity of... Read more

Instruments of Grace

Last updated on: March 2, 2024 at 12:15 pm By William Hemsworth

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Within the theology of grace, we see a connection between the sacraments as instruments of grace, and Christ who is the instrument of grace. Opponents of the church argue that Christ is the sole mediator and cite 1 Timothy 2:5 as a prooftext. Regarding Christ being the only mediator between God and man the church agrees and has also taught it to be so. However, Christ can mediate in any way he desires since he is the second person of... Read more

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio to be Recognized

Last updated on: March 2, 2024 at 12:02 pm By William Hemsworth

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WASHINGTON, DC — Mr. Joseph Starshak, CAPT, USNR (Ret.), Chair of the Board of Directors of the Saint John XXIII Foundation, is honored to announce that the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, will be recognized as the “Founding Patron” of the Saint John XXIII Foundation during the Foundation’s upcoming 2024 Patrons Reception. The honor recognizes Archbishop Broglio’s immeasurable impact on the lives of the faithful of the Archdiocese, as well as his work in the creation and formation of the Saint... Read more

Pro-Life Group Launches “Forbidden Discussions” Video Series

Last updated on: February 22, 2024 at 1:52 pm By William Hemsworth

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Rapid City, SD, January 15, 2024— Every generation passes wisdom to the next, but the task is more complicated in communicating with Gen Z. Just in time for the March for Life, pro-life organization Healing the Culture has launched “Forbidden Discussions,” a new video series designed to equip centennials with the arguments they need to influence their peers. The 5-part series is available at Respect Life University, Healing the Culture’s proprietary video platform that delivers a unique philosophical approach to pro-life education through short, lively videos.... Read more