Mercy, Forgiveness, And Giving Thanks

Last updated on: November 11, 2020 at 11:49 am By William Hemsworth

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, 13 they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. 16 He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and... Read more

Faith Alone: Is This How We Are Saved?

Last updated on: November 10, 2020 at 11:32 am By William Hemsworth

I recently had the opportunity to once again interview Steve Ray. His energy is infectious and he is a wealth of knowledge. In this interview we discussed a crucial topic. Are we saved by faith alone? We will be doing a follow up later this month on what it means to be born again. Faith alone, or Sola fide, was one of the rally cries of the Protestant reformation. Some argue that Catholics believe they are saved by works. Both... Read more

Temple Of The Holy Spirit

Last updated on: November 9, 2020 at 12:56 pm By William Hemsworth

For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ. 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells... Read more

Mysteries And Identity Revealed In Relationship

Last updated on: November 6, 2020 at 3:45 pm By William Hemsworth

When one begins to study sacred scripture the idea of mystery becomes very apparent. The New Testament and Septuagint speak of the Greek word Mysterion. When St. Jerome was translating the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts into what would be the Latin Vulgate, he used the word sacramentum, or sacrament in English. In fact, the sacraments are celebrations of the mysteries of God. The Old Testament has no shortages of these mysteries that give us clues of the nature of God and the sacred... Read more

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

True or False: Thomas doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched Jesus' wounds.