Saint Michael Advent Catholic Church

Saint Michael Advent Catholic Church A Scriptural and Sacramental based rooted from Antioch Catholic Church in Charleston, WV. We bring PEOPLE to GOD and GOD to PEOPLE. Michael Harris and Monsignor.

A Bible based moderately conservative Antiochian Catholic Church in Charleston, WV. It is the National Cathedral of the Advent Orthodox Catholic Church under the leadership of His Excellency Archbishop Kevin Twohig. We are located at 1698 Quarrier St. E Charleston, WV 25361 or off of the Greenbrier St. Exit of I-64 between one and two blocks. A moderately conservative church that while Catholic i

s not Roman Catholic. Like the Roman Catholic Church we have Apostolic Succession from the Apostles, seven sacraments and a three fold ministry and use the same liturgy. If you are interested in learning more about the Advent Orthodox Catholic Church you may contact us at (304) 610-7161. General Information We are housed in Ruffner Memorial Presyterian Church. Pastor is Archbishop Kevin Twohig, staff members are Rev. Michael Byble. We are a liturgical based worship where Christ is Present in both Scripture and Sacrament. Please email or call (304)610-7161 for more information and Divine Liturgy schedules. The Advent Orthodox Catholic Church of Antioch includes parishes across the US and abroad.

06/02/2026

Today the 9th Tuesday of Ordinary Time and our first reading is 2 Peter 3:12-18 which is a fantastic study that we should seek to be found without spot or blemish before him, avoid being mislead and grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

In Psalm 90:2-16 we are told to let our work be seen by others and our glory be seen by children

In the Gospel from Mark 12:13-17 we read
Herodians and Sadducees who are political rivals in that area but actually come together in opposition to Christ
and attempt to trick him. However,
Jesus rather than address a trick question which included Caesar as a graven image god on a coin (to Romans Caesar was a god, to Jews he was a taxing occupier and a false god) Jesus returned the coin saying “render to Caesar that which is Caesars and God’s that which is God’s.”

Roman’s of course saw Caesar as a god which to a Jew the coin was idolatry.

06/01/2026

Good morning today is the Ninth Monday of Ordinary Time and our first reading comes from the beginning of 2nd Peter. Here we read that divine grace infused into our souls so it is said to be a partaking in the divine nature by an union with the spirit of God, whereby men are made his adoptive children, heirs of heaven.

In Mark 12:1-12 we see that Christ parable of the vineyard owner and compares it to Psalm 118, driving home the point that the rejection of Jesus by the leaders of Israel would be a tragic mistake.

Yet he loves them and like the vineyard owner gave them opportunities even sending His Son, whom they killed.

We are either believers infused by divine grace or we are rejecters of Christ and thus will have tragic consequences not only in the life but the afterlife.

As we see in our first reading with the growth of secular humanism in society today, believers must be ready to push away from the lies of Satan and follow the truths of Christ.

05/30/2026

Today is the Saturday of the Pentecost Octave or the Eighth Saturday of Ordinary Time St. Jude the Apostle in Jude 20-25 instructs us to practice charity in endeavouring to convert our neighbor, where they will meet with three sorts of persons.
1. With persons obstinate in their errors and sins, these may be said to be already judged and condemned, they are to be sharply reprehended, reproved, and, if possible, convinced of their errors.
2. As to others, you must endeavour to save them, by snatching them as it were out of the fire, from the ruin they stand in great danger of.
3. You must have compassion on others in great fear, when you see them, through ignorance or frailty, in danger of being drawn into the snares of atheists and heretics; with these you must deal more gently and mildly, with a charitable compassion, hating always, and teaching others to shed their carnal coat, which is defiled, and their corrupt actions, that defile both the soul and body.

In our Gospel from Mark 11:27-33 The chief priests and scribes trying to trap Christ in blasphemy asks Him a trick question. Showing His wisdom Jesus answers the trick question with a trick question of His own.

So when I look around today I read about a tv evangelist lives in a mansion that has 35000 ft floor space worth millions. He has had 3 private jets and currently he is asking for people to send him money for a new super private jet.

His comments if true were that if Jesus was on earth right now he wouldn’t be riding a donkey. He’d be on the finest planes. Sorry buddy you aren’t Jesus but rather a wolf as spoken of by Jude in today’s reading. Here is a tip drive and see the countryside and people you might understand the donkey idea better.

05/29/2026

Today is the Friday of the Octave of the Pentecost or Eighth of Ordinary Time and we read from 1 Peter 4:7-13
“But above all things have a constant mutual charity among yourselves: for charity covereth a multitude of sins.”

Here Peter is telling us that a charitable mind excuses many sins in others. To "cover," in Hebrew, generally means to "forgive," for example in Proverbs 10:12 we read “Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.”

We read from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark 11:11-26.

We been having shorter readings recently and today’s cover Jesus cursing the fig tree, with the cleansing the Temple woven in and then reverting back to the fig tree with the lesson on it.

It was the time of the Passover and Mark reminds us of that by adding that figs were not in season, there were leafs but no figs. So we want to ask ourselves why? Well Israel is often referred to symbolically with figs but a look at Micah 7:1 regarding corruption and repentance the prophet proclaims “there is no cluster to eat, no first ripe fig which my soul desires” hints that while Israel will rise again at the time “no upright among men.” So the current Temple worship, sacrifice and corruption is closing out making way to a greater way.

The Temple had become corrupt in the buying and selling of animals to pilgrims and used for Temple sacrifice. So Jesus cleaned house turning tables and throwing out the money changers.

Returning home they pass the now withered fig tree Jesus explains the unrestrained power of prayer. Jesus can move mountains. He also gives us a liturgical look at the Church, prayer, forgiveness and seeking forgiveness for ourselves and those who have trespassed against us.
As we read Jesus says “when you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your Heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions.”

We look at this reading regarding the fig tree and should ask ourselves are we bearing good fruit, is our church bearing good fruit? Is this a daily thing in season and out of season? Have we seen miracles in our evangelization efforts such as bringing people to God?

05/28/2026

Today is the Thursday of the Pentecost Octave or the Eighth of Ordinary Time. Our readings are from 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12 and the Holy Gospel of St. Mark 10:46-52.

In the first reading we see development of the metaphorical church and the Sacred Liturgy.

First the metaphorical church as a building living stone, Jesus the Cornerstone, with her foundation being the Apostles and the living stones are the faithful built upon Christ and His Apostles.

Secondly the liturgy takes shape as Peter tells us that “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” Through Baptism we are called to be a common priesthood, a holy priesthood who unites our personal sacrifices to Christ.

In our gospel St. Mark provides for us a story of faith as Jesus heals Bartimaeus the blind beggar. Bartimaeus sat by the roadside crying “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” He had faith that Jesus could cure him for all he asked for was “to see.” Jesus cured him and the “followed Him on the way.”

05/27/2026

Today is the Wednesday of the Pentecost Octave or of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. In our first reading from 1 Peter 1:18-25 the Prince of the Apostles tells us that “Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere brotherly love, love one another intensely from a pure heart.”

Here St. Peter echos the doctrine of St. Paul, of St. James, of St. John, and of the other apostles, that to be saved it is not enough to have faith or hope in Christ, but it must be a faith joined and working by charity. We as believers must obey the law of Christ in the spirit of charity with a sincere and brotherly love of every one, without setting our hearts upon the vanities and corruptible things.

God first gave us the Law through Moses but nobody could keep it, but through Christ’s (as the perfect Lamb of God) sacrifice opened for us channels of divine grace to redeem and reconcile us to God.

In Mark 10:32-45, Jesus speaks on His own charity towards others explaining to His disciples that He must go up to Jerusalem and be “handed over to the chief priests and the scribes,
and they will condemn him to death
and hand him over to the Gentiles who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death,
but after three days he will rise” for His out of His love for us He will serve us rather than be served.

05/26/2026

Good Morning it is the Tuesday of the Pentecost Octave and commonly called the Eighth Tuesday of Ordinary Time.

In today's readings we see that in 1 Peter 1:10-16 that we as Christians are called to be holy in all aspects of our conduct, "Be holy because I am holy."

An interesting point is Peter points us to the Creed. Through the Spirit “He has spoken through the Prophets.”

In the gospel we return to St. Mark and read Mark 10:28-31 that Jesus assures Peter that those who give up so much for His sake will receive of so many blessings.

As Christians we put Christ first.

I feel blessed in so many ways. Thank you Lord!

05/25/2026

Today is the Monday of the Pentecost Octave the day follow following birth of the early church. Today we follow up with the Memorial of Mary Mother of the Church.

Our first reading is Acts 1:12-14 which is a simple reading occurring after Christ’s Ascension when the Apostles returned to Jerusalem to wait for the Holy Spirit. Scripture tells us that they went and waited in the Upper Room, those present were devoted in the first Novena of prayer. Those present were Christ’s Apostles and His Mother Mary. This is the early church, the Mystical Body of Christ and “Mary the Mother of Jesus” is the only woman in the group named.

A sabbath day’s journey” is around 2/3 of a mile.” It is a Jewish unit of distance representing how far a person was permitted to walk on the Sabbath without violating religious laws.

CATECHESIS
Mary Mother of the Church prayed with the Apostles and friends as the early church. They prayed for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to teach, guide and strengthen them. It is through prayer that the Holy Spirit unites the church with Christ and transforms our life into the life of Christ.

CCC 726 Mary “was present with the Twelve, who "with one accord devoted themselves to prayer," at the dawn of the "end time" which the Spirit was to inaugurate on the morning of Pentecost with the manifestation of the Church.”

Psalm 87:1-7 proclaims “And of Zion they shall say: ‘One and all were born in her; And he who has established her is the Most High LORD.’”

In our Gospel from John 19:25-34, we return to Calvary and the grieving Mother of Christ standing at her Son’s feet while He is dying. Here we read “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son.’

Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.”

The flowing of Blood and water are basic symbols of life and the church lives. The water symbolizes for us the Holy Spirit and baptism, the blood symbolizes the Eucharist. The water flowed out from under the Temple and the blood from the animal sacrifices flowed out from the altar so we see Christ as the new Temple and just as Eve the bride was built from the side of Adam the church also the bride was built from the side of Christ.

CATECHESIS
(CCC 766) The Church is born primarily of Christ's total self-giving for our salvation, anticipated in the institution of the Eucharist and fulfilled on the cross. "The origin and growth of the Church are symbolized by the blood and water which flowed from the open side of the crucified Jesus.

Today we read about the young church. Mary is the Mother of the Church as we read of Mary’s prayerful duty between Christ’s Ascension and the Pentecost the birth of the Church. Her loyalty to her Son began with His birth and beyond the Cross with His church His living bride. History has used the title Mary Mother of the Church since the 4th Century.

Today for Christians is Pentecost Sunday the 50th Day after the Resurrection. It’s the Church’s birthday and occurs 10 ...
05/24/2026

Today for Christians is Pentecost Sunday the 50th Day after the Resurrection. It’s the Church’s birthday and occurs 10 days after the Ascension. It is a very rich in faith, Scripture and Tradition and our church has a number of possible readings. I will concentrate on four the Exodus 19:3-8,16-20; Ezekiel 36:24-26; Psalm 19:8-11; Acts 2:1-11 and the Gospel according to St. John 20:19-23.

The Jewish actually have a Pentecost of their own it’s the 50th Day after the Passover or the day the Exodus began. Besides being an agricultural feast in the Jewish faith it is one of three pilgrimage feasts (which is why there were Jewish people gathered in Jerusalem) in celebration of the giving of the Law from God to Moses on the 50th Day after the Passover Exodus.

For Christians we see the fulfillment of the Ezekiel 36:24-26 “For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”

Think about this promise from God as provided to Ezekiel and its relationship with today’s feast. I will gather you from all countries into your home land which is what happened on that first Christian Pentecost according to Acts. Since the Jewish people had been unable to keep the law we see an emergence of a New Israel grafted into the Old Israel that God would take the Law from the stone and plant it into their “fleshy” soul through the work of the Holy Spirit.

A look at Exodus we read about wind, lightning and thunder as the Lord descended upon the Mountain “in fire” just as we read in Acts we read “descended upon them tongues as of fire.”

So we see the parallels of the first Jewish Pentecost with its fulfillment with the first Christian Pentecost, the gathering of nations, wind, fire descending from the heavens and a new law written on their hearts rather than stone. We see a reversal of Babel as those present “speak” a reminder of God speaking life into the world ‘Let there Be Light.’

The church is given life the Pentecost Sunday in the Upper Room.

In our gospel from John we are told that prior to the Pentecost those disciples present we read of the spirit proceeding from the Son after the Resurrection. Jesus breaths life in the mission of the faithful as He prepares to “send” them Jesus breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit” then adds that they now have power to forgive and retain sins. Powerful words “PEACE BE WITH YOU” and “RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.”

There is peace in these words!

As we begin this Pentecost season we must ask ourselves how can we put the teachings of Christ in to our fleshy soul and we can breathe life into our mission for Christ.

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