August 27, 2023 by frbillnicholas “GO FORTH AND SAY NOTHING TO ANYONE!” Why Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Remain Silent?Homily – 21st Sunday of the Year – A—–Matthew 16:13-20 On numerous occasions Jesus tells the recipients of his miracles to say nothing to anyone. Fr. Bill discusses possible reasons why in light of Jesus’ subsequent question, “Who do people say that I am?”
August 20, 2023 by frbillnicholas WAS JESUS RACIST? – God’s “Exclusion” Policy St. Paul and Jesus’ Encounter with the Canaanite WomanHomily – 20th Sunday of the Year – A—–Romans 11:13-15, 29-32Matthew 15:21-28 There are clear distinctions between peoples in the Bible. Both Jesus and St. Paul play upon those distinctions, sometimes in shocking ways. Fr. Bill talks about how God has an “Exclusion Policy”, but not exclusively for Exclusivity. Watch his homily to hear God’s strategy for evangelization utilized by Jesus and St. Paul in which exclusivity is an essential tool.
