The Problem of Idolatry Today
William Hemsworth
October 6, AD2021
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The Old Testament prophets have much to say to us today. In their time they were speaking the words of Yahweh to a people who
Justin Martyr and The Mass
William Hemsworth
April 14, AD2021
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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
The Eucharist And Unity
William Hemsworth
February 8, AD2021
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One of the central themes in Christianity is unity. Though there are many denominations and churches, Christians everywhere consider themselves to be in the family
Deuteronomy Is an Underappreciated Book
William Hemsworth
January 13, AD2021
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It is unfortunate that Deuteronomy and the Pentateuch as a whole are books of the bible that are largely ignored. They are a part of divine
St. Augustine’s Trinitarian Christology
William Hemsworth
December 15, AD2020
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The Trinity is a doctrine that many have taken issue with since the earliest days of Christianity. The great Church Father, St. Augustine of Hippo,
The Ancient Doctrine of God’s Mother
William Hemsworth
November 10, AD2020
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The early Church wrestled with many issues regarding the identity of Christ. Unfortunately, some churchmen would take a piece of scripture and develop a whole
Live Out Your Baptism
William Hemsworth
October 9, AD2020
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The Book of Joshua is an interesting book of the Old Testament. It starts in the thick of things. Moses has died, and the children
Love My Enemies: What Do You Mean Lord?
William Hemsworth
September 9, AD2020
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In Matthew, Chapter 5, Jesus gives a very clear example of what it means to be the light of the world: You have heard that
We All Have a Responsibility to Evangelize
William Hemsworth
August 7, AD2020
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The theme of discipleship comes up often in the Gospel of Matthew. What does it mean to be a disciple? Matthew Shows Us Matthew’s own
Time to Reprioritize and Slow Down
William Hemsworth
July 10, AD2020
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In many ways 2019 seems like it was so long ago. In fact, it seems like an eternity! Our lives have been flipped upside down
We Need Healing: We Need Jesus
William Hemsworth
June 4, AD2020
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As I write this column, my heart is very heavy. We started the new year with much optimism, but 2020 has proven to be a
Simple Steps for Evangelization
William Hemsworth
May 5, AD2020
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In the Gospels we see many instances in which our Lord commands His disciples to evangelize. One such instance is known as the Great Commission.
Teaching Children in Uncertain Times
William Hemsworth
April 5, AD2020
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I have been called many things in my life: a good soldier, a solid worker, a model employee, and even a good husband. Those things
False Starts, Conversions and Evangelization
William Hemsworth
March 3, AD2020
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Like most converts, becoming Catholic was the last thing on my mind. The first church I ever attended was Sunset Wesleyan Church in La Puente,
Sin and the Gift of Grace: A Reflection on Psalm 51
William Hemsworth
February 7, AD2020
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Repentance, in my opinion, is something we do not hear enough of. In sacred scripture we read of the great heroes of faith constantly turning
