Commandment: May We Remember The Greatest Commandment

Last updated on: November 3, 2020 at 9:37 am By William Hemsworth

“When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37 He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all... Read more

God’s Voice: How To Hear It And Follow It

Last updated on: November 2, 2020 at 9:44 am By William Hemsworth

It seems that everyday I get at least one email from someone I have never met asking a simple, and yet complex question. How do I know what God’s will for me is? Another question that goes along with it is very common in these messages. When I pray how do I know It Is God’s voice that I’m hearing? To answer this question I sat down to talk to someone who has a lot of experience in this. In... Read more

All Saints Day: A Time To Remember

Last updated on: October 30, 2020 at 9:41 am By William Hemsworth

It is hard to believe, but the end of the year is coming upon us quickly. In just two days, November 1, we will be celebrating All Saints Day. The solemnity is great time of reflection to remember all of those saints, known, and unknown, who are in Heaven. All Saints Is A Holy Day All Saints Day is a holy day of obligation for those in the Catholic church. It is taken so seriously, that in some Catholic countries... Read more

Christology, Theotokos, And The Council Of Ephesus

Last updated on: October 27, 2020 at 12:52 pm By William Hemsworth

Within the early church there were many issues when it came to Christology. Some would take a piece of scripture and develop a whole theology without properly exegeting or considering what other scriptures say on an issue. To put it in modern terms it was proof texting, but on a grandiose scale. A scale in which souls were at stake. The Council of Ephesus was called to discuss the unity of Christ. Christology And A Dilemma More specifically, how can... Read more

Forgiven? Forgive As Christ Has Forgiven You

Last updated on: October 26, 2020 at 2:03 pm By William Hemsworth

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.[a] 5 1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, 2 and live in love, as Christ loved us[b] and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.3 But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving. 5 Be sure of... Read more

The Universe Has Order And Purpose with Dr. Dan Kuebler

Last updated on: October 23, 2020 at 11:43 am By William Hemsworth

The Magis Center initiated a new video campaign called “The Purposeful Universe,” featuring Dr. Dan Kuebler, a Molecular and Cell Biologist and the Dean of Applied Science at Franciscan University of Steubenville. For the campaign, Dr. Kuebler explains the intricate interplay of order and chance propelling evolution and the purpose that this order implies. The campaign is the first in what the Magis Center. The series will be an ongoing series aimed at exploring the wonder of the cosmos. It will also explore... Read more

Three Bible editions To Reinvigorate Your Study

Last updated on: October 19, 2020 at 9:25 am By William Hemsworth

I am a self-professed Bible nerd, and I collect various translations and editions of the Scriptures. This is something that started in my Protestant days and has carried on into the present as a Catholic. As a result, I often get asked what Bible will be suited best for a particular interest. Below are three great examples for people who are looking to not only expand their library, but grow in their faith. 1. The Augustine Bible When I was... Read more

Justin Martyr And The Mass…Updated

Last updated on: October 16, 2020 at 2:57 pm By William Hemsworth

I was not always Catholic. Those who knew me before my conversion may be laughing because I was trying to drag them out of the Catholic Church—and sometimes I was regrettably successful. To me the Church was the antithesis of the gospel, and it was my obligation as a “Bible believing” Christian to pull as many people as possible out. Justin Martyr was a turning point for me. One such person that I tried to get out was my wife. For... Read more

Faith And Love Is The Way To Go

Last updated on: October 13, 2020 at 8:40 am By William Hemsworth

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.2 Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. 3 Once again I testify to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obliged to obey the entire law. 4 You who want to be justified by the law have cut yourselves off from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. 5 For... Read more

Search And Knock: Jesus Is There

Last updated on: October 8, 2020 at 9:10 am By William Hemsworth

And he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; 6 for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7 And he answers from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even though he will... Read more